-: Hi everyone and welcome to module four
here in Public Health Advocacy.
Today we are focusing on our community's role
in our advocacy work and building our campaign,
as well as talking about how key communication is
when developing public health campaigns for advocacy
and making positive changes in our community.
Today is an action packed lecture.
We have a group exercise on Yellow Dig
that should be very exciting.
If you have any questions or concerns
in regards to the assignment or feel you may not
be able to post by Thursday, please let me know.
This week you do have a chance for extra points
by having in your point of view discussion piece
by Tuesday at midnight though it is not required
until Thursday at midnight.
This week's assignment is based off the Yellow Dig
experience as well as some written component afterwards.
Instead of focusing this introduction on talking
about an organization we will have a separate video
in the lecture.
This week you have the opportunity to submit one question
to an executive for New England's chapter
of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
This is a very big organization that focuses a lot
on health education and communicating to communities
about safety surrounding safe driving.
In addition to that, they have years of experience
doing health policy reform and advocating for changes
to provide safer roads and reduce mortality
due to drunk driving incidents.
One last housekeeping item.
On Sunday morning, you'll all be receiving an email
from me with the directions for the final assignment.
While it is not due till module six,
I highly encourage everyone to take a peak
and start building and brainstorming some ideas
so you are not swamped and strapped for time
come the second half of module six.
I have created a space on Brightspace
for everyone to ask questions about the final assignment.
You do not have to put your name down
but I think it would be helpful for everyone
to add their questions there, just so I am answering
questions in an open platform
and perhaps your questions may help your classmates.
As always, I am available as a resource to you
and I look forward to talking soon.
Thank you.