Description
Social media use among youth is nearly universal, bringing with it both opportunities and misgivings, with the latter including mental health concerns. As national discussions increasingly focus on mental health, especially among youth, it is essential to acknowledge social media’s impact and the need for tools to engage online positively and safely. This course aims to teach youth-serving professionals about the benefits and risks of social media while providing resources and strategies to help students navigate the ever-changing online world.
Learning Objectives
Real-World Application
Learners will apply course concepts by shifting from reactive responses to coaching conversations, using real digital incidents to guide youth decision-making, build resilience, and strengthen communication in everyday online and offline interactions.
Developers
Continuing Education
- Earn a certificate upon completion and submit it to your employer for continuing education credit.
- Pennsylvania educators earn Act 48 credits by completing this course.
- The PLP team is currently exploring additional opportunities to expand continuing education credit eligibility within Pennsylvania and to other states in the future.
What Learners are Saying
When considering what was most useful, one learner responded with, ‘Many resources and information looking at the entire world of social media.’
