The New Trend of Nice it Forward

Have you heard about the latest trend in social media? "Nice it Forward" means to tweet or post nice things about your friends, classmates, friends, etc. Around the country, proactive students are using Twitter accounts designed specifically to create a more positive atmosphere around their schools.

Kevin Curwick of Osseo High School in Osseo, Minnesota is believed to be the founder of the Nice it Forward trend when he started a Twitter account this past July after seeing hateful tweets about several classmates. Via @OsseoNiceThings, Kevin compliments his fellow students for their abilities, accomplishments, positive attitudes, and much more. (Read the KARE11 News story about Kevin>>)

Other students at schools around the U.S. have started similar accounts and it appears the idea is spreading. For example, in response to Twitter accounts that were targeting students at their school, Cameron High School students in Cameron, Wisconsin started @CameronNiceThings to report on the positive things happening at their school. (Read the WEAU.com News article about Cameron High School>>)

I certainly believe this is an idea worth following: spread the kindness and let everyone know that technology can be used for good! What are you doing to create a more positive atmosphere at your school or workplace?