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Explore strategies to bridge the empowerment gap by adopting an approach inspired by Vanilla Ice's attitude. Learn how to confront the digital divide, protect privacy, and cultivate trust in a language that resonates with diverse audiences. Discover techniques to reframe negative perceptions, connect problems with solutions, and provide constructive feedback effectively.
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Attitude How you help bridge the empowerment divide by being more like Vanilla Ice. Jessamyn West #cla15
#cla15 Robert Matthew Van Winkle
Without a Net 2011 Confronting the Digital Divide
Where’s the tiny triangle that hides my privacy settings?
stop 1. Reframe negative approaches.
“The computer is an advanced calculator. It does not have feelings or motivations. It does not dislike you.”
collaborate 2. Connect problems with solutions
“Here are other organizations that can help with part of this…”
“You know who else has an iPad? Sylvie from the yoga studio…”
listen 3. Provide constructive feedback
“You are doing so much better at this than when you started.”