In today’s digital age, social media and mobile applications have significantly influenced how children and adolescents interact and learn. This online learning session will explore their impact, including technology usage statistics and both the positive (increased connectivity and access to information) and negative (cyberbullying, mental health issues, potential addiction) implications as well as discuss the school counselor’s role in helping children safely navigate social media and technology. Participants will gain knowledge in examining the statistical data related to technology (including prevelant social media platforms) usage among children and adolescents and the impact on students’ daily lives, reflect on the school counselor’s role in educating and empowering students to navigate the complexities of social media, address digital drama, and promote a supportive and safe online environment; and identify strategies and interventions to implement to help students develop the necessary skills to engage with social media and technology responsibly.
Presenters:
Ashley Frutos, Licensed Professional Counselor, Ellie Mental Health- Kingwood, Texas
Adeli “Minet” Cortez, Mental Health Intervention Counselor, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Lindsey Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Track/Theme: Social/Emotional
Target Audience: K-12
https://learning.wscaweb.org/course/online-learning-2025-2026/
