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What’s It About?
MTV ACT, which replaced activism-based site think.mtv.com in 2011, features blog posts on celebrity-supported causes like being eco-friendly, anti-bullying efforts, and political concerns. Readers can donate to support issues they care about and share MTV Act items on Facebook by clicking on the action prompt at the end of each post. Each item also links to a not-for-profit or other organization's website for additional background. You can follow other users to see what they're posting, and the site features some charity-related giveaways.
Is It Any Good?
MTV retooled think.mtv.com into MTV ACT, billed as a place "where fist pumping and lending a helping hand collide," in February 2011. Activism and music celebs are still center stage--but the news is presented in blog format. At the end of each post, readers are prompted to take action by posting a comment (although many recent entries don't have any), sharing the item on Facebook, donating, or visiting a related organization's site. Separate sections link to sites with green tips, volunteer gigs, and other ways to help. Some posts seem to have a touch of commercial influence--but the site wins points for its upbeat, encouraging tone. Even if you don't love the musicians who are mentioned, it's hard to discredit MTV Act's mission; empowering teens to spend their time online tackling world issues is a noble effort.
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Website Details
- Subjects: Social Studies: events, global awareness, Language & Reading: forming arguments, reading comprehension
- Skills: Responsibility & Ethics: embracing differences, honoring the community, Tech Skills: evaluating media messages, social media
- Genre: Civic Engagement
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: November 5, 2015
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