June 9, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Top 5 Voting & Elections Resources
Go-Team 2014 may be winding down, but our adventures in voting & elections are just getting started. We all need accurate, detailed info to be informed citizens, so here are five of our favorite web resources. They cover just about everything you’ll … Continue reading
June 6, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on [Video] So you want to be a Political Operative
A really realistic (if slightly snarky!) Xtranormal video of how get work in politics. Hint: It’s more about paying your dues than trying to copy-cat characters from the West Wing. What do you think about what the characters have to say?
June 6, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on That’s a Wrap! [End-of-the-Week Blogging Activity]
Hi Go-Team! Thank you for such a fantastic week. Now that you’ve had a couple of days to think over the experience, we’d love for you to share one last reflection on the experience. As always, feel free to write whatever you … Continue reading
June 3, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Blogging Day 2: Candidates and Elected Officials Panel & Introduction to Political Polling
Reflections on the Panel Share any reflections you had on today’s panel. Here are some questions to consider, but you don’t have to stick to these—feel free to freewrite! Where there any comments by the panelists that struck you as … Continue reading
June 2, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Day 1 Wrap-Up: Board of Elections Visit, Downtown Street Polling, and more
Hi Go-Team! Thanks for a fantastic first day. We covered a lot of ground (literally and figuratively) today. Here are a few questions to get you thinking about today; please take 15 minutes or so to record your reactions. Here … Continue reading
May 29, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Blogging Warm Up: “Get to Know Your Go-Team!”
Hi Go-Team! As a warm-up for the week, we’d love for you and the rest of the group to introduce yourself on the blog. This will be part of a series of Get to Know Your Go-Team posts from students … Continue reading
May 29, 2014
by Allison
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What are some of your expectations for the week? I’m looking forward to getting to know some of the elected officials that will be coming in for our panel discussion on Tuesday. It will be interesting to learn why they … Continue reading
May 9, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on Hello, Go-Team!
Since 2014 is an election year (although there is no presidential contest), our focus will once again be on America’s political process. How easy or how difficult is it for candidates to run? To what extent are voters heard? What … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on [Video] Student Political Ads
Politicians, policy advocates, and everyday people have long used video and other media to get the word out about candidates and issues that matter to them. You’ll have the opportunity to make your very own political ad for your final … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
Comments Off on How to Be a Perfect Pollster in 5 Easy Steps
On the first day of Go-Team, we will go to Clayton and survey people about there views on elections using a process called street polling. I know it sounds intimidating–going up to random strangers and asking them questions–but it’s really … Continue reading