Positive, Problematic, and Productive Social Media Use
Summary
Technology and social media shape the identities and worldviews of today’s teens. Adolescent sexuality and relationships are interwoven with cell phones and social media. Many caregivers and professionals are left wondering: what does it all mean? This workshop will start from the ground up, beginning with definitions and a roadmap of technology commonly used by young people. From there, we will examine how technology influences teen sexuality and relationships – for better or for worse. We will discuss teen relationship abuse and technology, as well as the way teen relationships and identity can be strengthened by technology. Finally, the class will focus on how to work with and relate to teens through the lens of technology.
Describe the difference between a tech-negative and tech-positive approach to adolescent social media use.
Identify positive and problematic adolescent social media use.
Describe strategies for positively engaging with youth through a tech-positive framework.
Agenda
Date
Time
Description
June 7, 2024
9:00am - 9:15am
Introduction, Objectives and Overview of the Day
June 7, 2024
9:15am - 9:30am
Common types of social media used by adolescents and taking a tech-neutral approach
June 7, 2024
9:30am - 10:00am
Teen Identity, health, and activism (examples of positive social media use by teens)
June 7, 2024
10:00am - 10:30am
Overview of the data on adolescent social media use
June 7, 2024
10:30am - 11:00am
Digital dating abuse: what to look for and strategies for screening and intervention
June 7, 2024
11:00am - 11:15am
Youth voice: What youth want us to know
June 7, 2024
11:15am - 11:45am
Topics to Cover when Talking to Teens about Social Media and breakout groups