One of the most important things a teacher can transfer to her students is a passion for something she cares about. Teachers form a bond with their students and oftentimes can encourage them to follow their dreams and change the world. One of my passions is getting students to be involved in helping different causes, but there are so many causes that it is overwhelming for me to try and decide which is the most worthwhile. When I discover a new cause, I sometimes feel bad that so much has been happening and I didn't even know about it.
A site I discovered and quickly fell in love with is Change.org. It has online petitions, articles, and blogs for thousands of different causes. Whether you feel passionately about anything from women's rights to climate change, you will find ways to help people and causes in need. If you can't find the cause you are looking for, you can create one of your own and get other people to support you. Using web 2.0 tools to help people is one of the greatest gifts the Internet can give, and bringing different people together in support of something bigger than themselves can be empowering. This site can be a valuable source of information and a way for students to make a positive change.
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