Description
This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.
The training is to increase awareness regarding and strengthen skills in responding to vulnerabilities of children and young adults, especially youth in care, related to social media, internet safety, and media literacy. An examination of the impact of social media and technology on today’s society, including its influence youth perceptions of reality reveals significant risks for the unaware.
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Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW
Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality.
Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy.
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Other Important Information:
Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected].
Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected]
CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates.
Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.
Objectives
- Participants will be able to examine the history of technology and gain an understanding of the operational definition of media literacy
- Participants will be able to analyze the benefits and challenges that continuous access to technology and social media present for learning, connectivity, and interpersonal relationships.
- Participants will be able to evaluate the key characteristics of messages used in advertising and marketing and how these strategies influence perception and behavior.
- Participants will be able to discuss and apply strength-based, solution-focused strategies to promote healthy and balanced engagement with technology and media.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate CAMFT
Learning credits
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