Reminder from a former student

One of my former students is now blogging as part of Alec Couros’ ECMP 355 class at the University of Regina. Earlier today she wrote a post about the importance of doing something – donating, spreading the word, whatever – to help out the people in Haiti. More than just writing, she included a powerful video to point out the level of devastation there. (I won’t include the video here but I’ll encourage you to visit her blog).

I shared some information in the comments there that I’d like to repeat here in case anyone reading this (all 5 of you) have been wanting to do something.

• Wondering how to donate? The CBC has compiled a list of registered aid organizations at http://www.cbc.ca/haitirelief/.
• If you are Canadian, our federal government has pledged to match donations made by Canadians through registered charities, up to a maximum of $50 million. (Why they don’t just donate the whole amount is a question that could and should be asked, but for now I’ll just commend their incentive for people to donate)

In the latest EdTech Posse podcast (No tech after 5 p.m.), I pointed out that modern media make it easier to connect and know about people around the world than we often know about our own community. I would encourage that in addition to helping out the people of Haiti in any way you are able and willing to do, you also take a look at the community where you live and asking yourself how you can help those around you.