Zak Malamed - Student Voice

Zak Malamed - Student Voice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The speaker, a senior at the University of Maryland, shares their journey of creating a unique major and founding a nonprofit called Student Voice. The movement began on Twitter, connecting students globally to discuss education reform. It evolved into a formal organization, hosting events and launching the Student Bill of Rights platform to empower students in school improvement efforts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of student engagement in shaping education.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial platform used by the speaker to engage with educators and start the Student Voice movement?

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the StuVoice Twitter chats initiated by the speaker?

To discuss sports events

To organize charity events

To promote new music releases

To engage students and educators in conversations about education

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a participant in the StuVoice Twitter chats?

Journalists

Presidential candidates

Musicians

Educators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant transition did the Student Voice movement undergo after starting online?

It became a sports team

It transitioned to in-person events and became a nonprofit

It launched a clothing line

It started a podcast series

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker describe the relationships formed through the Student Voice events?

As competitive rivalries

As casual acquaintances

As professional connections

As friendships stronger than those with family

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Student Bill of Rights platform?

To provide scholarships

To organize student parties

To empower students to participate in school improvement efforts

To sell educational materials

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe is crucial for shaping the future of education?

Increased funding

Student engagement and voice

More standardized tests

Longer school hours