The Impact of Technology and Social Media

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The Impact of Technology and Social Media.

About this event

UPDATE: While we all hope the public health situation will improve and allow for group gatherings, this series of presentations will be offered only as online webinars until it is safe. Please register on Zoom to attend. If the presentation will have an in-person option, we will contact registrants (who are Norfolk County school staff and eligible to attend in person) to notify them.

Registering on EventBrite is not necessary; registering on Zoom is. This is the link to register on Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3ngvON1ATr6UB146nCnNcg

This is an in-person Professional Development presentation for staff who work in schools in Norfolk County, offered by the McLean School Nurse Liaison Project & the Norfolk District Attorney's Office, which will simultaneously be offered online as a webinar (online attendees may be from outside Norfolk County).

CEU/PDP credit is available for this presentation.

NOTE: Please try to register by 8 pm the evening before, to receive the PPT.

The Impact of Technology and Social Media

The modern world is filled with new devices, tools, and information platforms. What was unimaginable a few years ago has become integrated into our daily lives, moving rapidly from luxury to indispensable. At the same time, we are seeing significant increases in stress, anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as problems with attention, social interaction, and physical health.

There's no denying that technology has been a vital tool during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean that these concerns aren't still a serious issue. This presentation will help those who work in schools to:

• Understand the impact of technological devices and social media platforms on cognition, learning, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Develop strategies and school policies to minimize the negative impact of these innovations.

·- Teach students how to make informed decisions about their use of technology and social media.

·- Recognize cyberbullying and develop appropriate interventions.