Overview
Social media is mostly positive, according to 1 in 3 teens. Meanwhile about 1 in 4 sees social media as mostly negative – and view the main pitfalls as bullying, social drama, decreased in-person interactions, distorted reality, distraction and addiction. Educators and parents might add other concerns such as disinhibition, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, dependence and compulsivity to name a few. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a necessary increase in technology engagement that has changed the landscape of education as well as the student experience.
In this engaging on-site training session, Eli Shapiro, Ed.D., LCSW and Temima Feldman, M.A. will provide a map for helping students access the benefits of social media and technology while navigating away from the risks. As educators, parents and creators of The Digital Citizenship Project, they will explore media literacy and how teens and pre-teens can become better consumers of the online realm. Scarcely a news cycle passes when a celebrity or an athlete isn’t in the headlines for offensive tweets or other online behavior. Specific strategies will be provided to help students understand how their online presence can significantly impact their lives and their opportunities – both now and in the future.
Participants will gain an understanding of the qualitative differences between the many different types of screen engagements: complementary, communication, consumer and creative. Educators will leave with a research-based understanding of the impact of technology, as well as a set of tools to help students minimize the negative impact of technology and maximize the myriad benefits it has to offer.
Learning Objectives
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social, psychological and behavioral impact of technology
- Dissect the myths of “screen time”
- Understand how impulsivity and disinhibition lead to online aggression and cyber bullying
- Know the impacts of one’s digital footprint
- Understand the relationship between technology, sleep and academic success
- Master the skills to teach your students the risks and responsibilities of being a digital citizen
Video Clips
What Is Digital Citizenship?
The Online Disinhibition Effect
Understanding the Types of Screentime
Preventing Digital Dependence, Disinhibition & Aggression
Seminar Date
Virtual Seminar
Monday, January 25, 2021
9:30 am - 4:30 pm ET
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 this Seminar will be held as a Zoom Meeting.
Virtual Seminar
Friday, May 7th, 2021
10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT - 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 this Seminar will be held as a Zoom Meeting.
Attendees will be able to login beginning at 9:45 am ET/ 6:45 am PT. The session will begin at 10:00 am ET/ 7:00 am PT.
Agenda
| 9:45 am ET / 6:45 am PT | Attendee Login |
| 10:00 am ET / 7:00 am PT | Technology’s Impact on Students
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| 11:30 am ET / 8:30 am PT | Teaching Students Digital Citizenship (Part 1)
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| 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm PT | Teaching Students Digital Citizenship (Part 2)
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| 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT | Leading a Classroom Discussion on Digital Citizenship
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| 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT | Closing & Q&A (Optional Attendance) |
Brochure
Credit Hours
Certificates of Completion for this training, which indicate 6 contact hours of Continuing Education, will be available at the end of the session upon completion of a course evaluation.
In many cases, depending on your Profession and Jurisdiction, this Certificate of Completion is sufficient for tracking your Continuing Education and Professional Development efforts.
We suggest that you contact your local Board or Governing Agency to see exactly what steps are necessary for approval in your particular discipline. Please note that Developmental Resources is also an approved Provider for the following:
Developmental Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5602. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
A Certificate of Completion for 6.0 contact hours is available upon completion of Training Evaluation.
Preventing Digital Dependence, Disinhibition & Aggression
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If you cannot attend the event on the scheduled date, or if the event is postponed for any reason, you may send a substitute, transfer to a different event or request a Voucher for a future event. Substitutions should be made in writing (please email pd@accutrain.com) and are welcome until the day of the event. Vouchers are valid for up to three years for future AccuTrain events and may be transferred to a colleague.
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Presenters
Eli Shapiro, Ed.D., LCSW
*In case of an emergency, another qualified presenter will substitute
Dr. Eli Shapiro, Ed.D, LCSW is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. He holds two licenses in school administration and has presented to thousands of parents and school faculty in communities across North America on digital citizenship and the opportunities and pitfalls of social media. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads a national study on Jewish families and technology.
Temima Feldman, M.A.
*In case of an emergency, another qualified presenter will substitute
Temima Feldman has over 20 years experience in school leadership, administration and school based consulting. Her areas of expertise include, differentiated instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, behavior modification, instructional supervision, Myers Briggs, and school/home engagement. Mrs. Feldman manages The Digital Citizenship Project and facilitates professional development.
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