MS142: Social Media and Digital Technology: Information and Tools for Practitioners

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
2:00 PM–3:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 4,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn about the frequency and types of digital technology and social media platforms;
  2. identify positive aspects of digital technology and social media for youth;
  3. understand problems students experience on these platforms, including cyberbullying, cyberhate, and addictive use; and
  4. take away resources and strategies to work with youth, schools, and parents regarding digital citizenship, identifying problematic use, and how to intervene.

Description

Learn about the trends, positive aspects, and problems associated with youth digital technology and social media use. Take away resources and strategies for preventing problems, identifying problematic use, and intervening.

Presenter(s)

Amanda B. Nickerson, SUNY-Buffalo

Contributor(s)

Dylan S. Harrison, Stephanie S. Fredrick

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