Chapter 2: Digital Leadership: We Need a New Direction

Chapter Overview 

Digital Leadership as defined by George Couros is “using the vast reach of technology and social media to improve the lives, circumstances and well-being of others”. I have discovered kids who use technology and social media to:

  • learn and share learning
  • promote important causes, address societal inequality
  • be a more positive influence on others

Chapter Resources

Konnor Sauve created a secret Instagram account in order to brighten the day of every single one of his classmates. (shared by Alec Couros @courosa via @kbhildebrandt)  Full article here

Jeremiah Anthony created a twitter account  called @westhighbros when he was a junior in high school.  The purpose of the account? To tweet compliments to friends and classmates.  Check out the video here. (shared by George Couros @gcouros)

Joshua Williams talking about Joshua’s Heart: Edu Passion Pitch moderated by Shelley Terrell and Sarah Thomas (He is the keynote). Visit Joshua’s Heart Organization here.

#LittleMissFlint is an 8 year-old who is changing the world by shining a light on the Flint Water Crisis.  Check out this video.

Let’s Talk About It

Use #SocialLEADia on Twitter or Instagram or join the Social LEADia Facebook group.