Aaron+I.

Phase I: Who Am I? What's My Place?

My kindness and compassion towards others are what really make up my identity.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

My outlook on the world and perspective of it are what make up my sense of place.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

They play the role of allowing me to be constructive and understanding of others in order to reach a common goal effectively.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

Qualities of compassion, understanding, and willingness to help are ones that I will bring to GLIP conversations to contribute to my global group.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

The fact that people are getting too distracted while driving whether or not its cell phones or not because it causes many accidents. This problem can be solved by first making people aware of it. Then eliminating all sources of distraction for a driver. Finally, help soon-to-be drivers aware of the problem so that they will not be distracted too.
 * What is one local problem (where you live) that you believe needs to be addressed? Suggest some steps could you take to try to solve it?

In order to step up and solve present problems, one must have courage to speak up, the dedication to keep trying at solving the problem and spreading awareness, and the compassion to be able to care for the victims of the problem.
 * Finally, some problems have been around for a long time. What qualities do you think a person must have to step up and try to solve them?

Phase II: Sense of Place

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Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe that your town has?
 * Does a picture of a group of people represent and show a warmth and friendliness that your town has?
 * Does a statue or building convey the feeling of history that makes your place important and unique?
 * Is there a cultural event that represents the values of your home location?

What are your initial thoughts about how your image addresses the questions above? Later, you will be working with the members of your group to create a travel package that includes visits to each group member's home location (see Phase II)

I think that the images above address the questions above in many ways. The picture of the blue skies are what I think represent the good weather we have in North Carolina. Also, the picture of the outside of the city of Raleigh represents the close community of the city. I think that it also represents the beauty of our city. In the picture of Raleigh, I think the building show the uniqueness of Raleigh because it shows that its a a small but cool place to live. Finally, the picture of the figures together are what I think very well represent the strong community and unity of the place I live. I think these pictures describe the place I live very well.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue? My local issue is distracted driving. Distracted driving causes many accidents do to drivers not paying attention to the road. This problem is very serious because despite laws that try to prevent this, the problem seems to get worst.

What can you do to be address the issue? Do address the issue, one could raise public awareness of the danger of distracted driving and show the consequences. This would get people to be more concerned and considerate of this issue which will overall help stop the problem.

What is the global impact of your local issue? This could affect things globally because it could influence, with new technology coming out, other countries to do so too.

Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues