Education and Empowerment in Alaska

Education and Empowerment in Alaska

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Other, Professional Development

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses personal challenges faced by an individual growing up in a Yupik culture, emphasizing the importance of education and community. It highlights the Alaska Native Success Initiative aimed at transforming the University of Alaska system to better serve Alaska Native peoples. The speaker shares personal experiences of empowerment through education and leadership roles, underscoring the value of higher education in fostering community development and personal growth.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major roadblock the speaker faced in their educational journey?

Lack of financial resources

Not having a bachelor's degree

Language barriers

Limited access to schools

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language did the speaker grow up speaking?

Inuit

Yupik

Aleut

Tlingit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker do to envision a better future for themselves?

Consulted a career counselor

Wrote a letter to themselves

Attended motivational seminars

Joined a community group

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activities does the speaker envision in their future lifestyle?

Engaging in cultural and community activities

Traveling the world

Working in a corporate office

Living in a big city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do many Alaska Natives pursue higher education, according to the speaker?

To gain international exposure

To earn higher salaries

To move to urban areas

To give back to their communities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do rural campuses play in Alaska's education system?

They provide place-based education

They are primarily research centers

They focus on sports programs

They offer specialized courses

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Alaska Native Success Initiative?

To increase enrollment numbers

To transform the University of Alaska system

To build new campuses

To offer more online courses

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