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Mentoring Youth in the Digital Age
Goal of Session:To provide better understanding of the risks
and rewards of social media in the mentoring relationship.
Short Course – UMass Boston
Definition of Social Media
Forms of electronic communication through which
users create online communities to share information, ideas,
personal messages, and other content.
What does this mean to you?
What do ou know?
Apple
App Store
Angel List Dribbble
Foursquare
TwitterTumblrPinterest QuoraLinkedIn
VineVimeo
YelpWindows
Google +GitHub Google Play
What has the research found?•8 hours per day average•African American & Latino – 4.5 hours more/day•93% age 12-17 are online•87% have one video console•Digital divide has narrowed•Research obsolete
Fears about Social Media•Moral panic •Safety•Separate online persona
Disembodies UsersPsychological
DistanceAnonymity
Perspective•Social media is a tool
•Educate to keep safe
•Anonymity more difficult
•Online selves mirror offline
selves
Sexuality Identity Intimacy Autonomy
Pyschosocial Tasks
What are the risks/rewards?• Psychosocial Tasks• Safety• Ethical Implications
Social Media & TeamMates
Central Office has Facebook, Twitter blog and website. Chapters/Individuals do not have permission to publicize images/content. Facebook friending is not allowed. Parent permission – text/email.
Resources:New mentor training manualConfidentiality formSocial Media Policy
What is the mentor’s role?• Face Time•Guidance• Education - Role - Sleep - Brain
Development - Digital Literacy
Critical Thinking Skills
Ethical Considerations• Is this in the best interest of the mentee?•What are the rules/expectations?•What right/role do the parents have?•What right does the mentee have?•How will it enhance or diminish the relationship?•What level of digital competency?
• Privacy & Confidentiality• Cultural groups have different perspectives about digital communication• Do all mentee have equal access?
Difficult SituationsWhat difficult situations have you encountered with social media and mentoring. How have you handled them?
Closing
• Questions/Suggestions?
• What is one thing you will take away or implement?
