Post a 200-word response to the following prompts: 

• Describe your reaction to Alexie’s short story. What did you learn from his experience and commitment to social change in his community?
• Choose one of the Scholars of Change videos from the Learning Resources and explain why it The story of humanity contains many examples of our interaction with technology. While these have not always been for the better good, there is little doubt that education and technology can help humans drive positive social change.

Social change is an integral part of Walden University’s vision and mission. As you read about some Walden community members efforts to be changemakers in their wider communities, you might begin to consider what your contributions as a student and, ultimately as an alumni will be. What roles will education and technology play? Sherman Alexie’s story, Superman and Me, describes how he learned to read and how that changed his personal circumstances leading to broader social change for his family, his community, and how he uses his hard-won knowledge to save lives.appealed to you. 

• Discuss how their story reflects Walden's mission and vision.
• What comparisons or contrasts can you make between Alexie’s experience and that of the person in your chosen Scholar of Change video?