WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.120 --> 00:00:02.130 Hi everyone and welcome to module four 2 00:00:02.130 --> 00:00:04.020 here in Public Health Advocacy. 3 00:00:04.020 --> 00:00:06.750 Today we are focusing on our community's role 4 00:00:06.750 --> 00:00:09.630 in our advocacy work and building our campaign, 5 00:00:09.630 --> 00:00:13.230 as well as talking about how key communication is 6 00:00:13.230 --> 00:00:16.710 when developing public health campaigns for advocacy 7 00:00:16.710 --> 00:00:19.800 and making positive changes in our community. 8 00:00:19.800 --> 00:00:21.600 Today is an action packed lecture. 9 00:00:21.600 --> 00:00:24.570 We have a group exercise on Yellow Dig 10 00:00:24.570 --> 00:00:27.000 that should be very exciting. 11 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:28.800 If you have any questions or concerns 12 00:00:28.800 --> 00:00:31.740 in regards to the assignment or feel you may not 13 00:00:31.740 --> 00:00:35.940 be able to post by Thursday, please let me know. 14 00:00:35.940 --> 00:00:38.100 This week you do have a chance for extra points 15 00:00:38.100 --> 00:00:42.270 by having in your point of view discussion piece 16 00:00:42.270 --> 00:00:45.780 by Tuesday at midnight though it is not required 17 00:00:45.780 --> 00:00:47.940 until Thursday at midnight. 18 00:00:47.940 --> 00:00:50.850 This week's assignment is based off the Yellow Dig 19 00:00:50.850 --> 00:00:55.500 experience as well as some written component afterwards. 20 00:00:55.500 --> 00:00:59.430 Instead of focusing this introduction on talking 21 00:00:59.430 --> 00:01:02.640 about an organization we will have a separate video 22 00:01:02.640 --> 00:01:04.110 in the lecture. 23 00:01:04.110 --> 00:01:06.930 This week you have the opportunity to submit one question 24 00:01:06.930 --> 00:01:09.870 to an executive for New England's chapter 25 00:01:09.870 --> 00:01:12.240 of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 26 00:01:12.240 --> 00:01:15.210 This is a very big organization that focuses a lot 27 00:01:15.210 --> 00:01:18.390 on health education and communicating to communities 28 00:01:18.390 --> 00:01:21.630 about safety surrounding safe driving. 29 00:01:21.630 --> 00:01:24.600 In addition to that, they have years of experience 30 00:01:24.600 --> 00:01:27.990 doing health policy reform and advocating for changes 31 00:01:27.990 --> 00:01:31.557 to provide safer roads and reduce mortality 32 00:01:31.557 --> 00:01:33.870 due to drunk driving incidents. 33 00:01:33.870 --> 00:01:35.820 One last housekeeping item. 34 00:01:35.820 --> 00:01:38.820 On Sunday morning, you'll all be receiving an email 35 00:01:38.820 --> 00:01:42.060 from me with the directions for the final assignment. 36 00:01:42.060 --> 00:01:43.920 While it is not due till module six, 37 00:01:43.920 --> 00:01:46.800 I highly encourage everyone to take a peak 38 00:01:46.800 --> 00:01:49.620 and start building and brainstorming some ideas 39 00:01:49.620 --> 00:01:52.650 so you are not swamped and strapped for time 40 00:01:52.650 --> 00:01:55.590 come the second half of module six. 41 00:01:55.590 --> 00:01:57.900 I have created a space on Brightspace 42 00:01:57.900 --> 00:02:01.290 for everyone to ask questions about the final assignment. 43 00:02:01.290 --> 00:02:02.970 You do not have to put your name down 44 00:02:02.970 --> 00:02:04.830 but I think it would be helpful for everyone 45 00:02:04.830 --> 00:02:08.430 to add their questions there, just so I am answering 46 00:02:08.430 --> 00:02:10.290 questions in an open platform 47 00:02:10.290 --> 00:02:13.080 and perhaps your questions may help your classmates. 48 00:02:13.080 --> 00:02:15.480 As always, I am available as a resource to you 49 00:02:15.480 --> 00:02:17.310 and I look forward to talking soon. 50 00:02:17.310 --> 00:02:18.143 Thank you.