Professional Development

Educational Module Overview

Welcome to the ReachOutPro.com.au Educational Module - Connecting Our Worlds, developed to help you better understand and integrate technology into your practice. The program consists of four parts designed to be used together.

  • Part 1: Technology and Young People
  • Part 2: Technology 101
  • Part 3: Technology in Practive
  • Part 4: Ethics and Boundaries

Module components: Each part of the education package consist of a PowerPoint tutorial you can use at your own pace, with supplementary notes, quizzes and case studies that can be dowloaded for your reference.

Technology and risk: Whilst we encourage the use of technology with young people, we also recognise that the evidence supporting its use is still emerging. Like when implementing any new strategies, using technology has its risks, particularly when understanding and literacy is low. However, preparing yourself with knowledge and experience can help mitigate these. Pay particular note to the tips in the Ethics and Boundaries module.

Part 1: Technology and Young People

  • Understand the role of technology in the day-to-day lives of young people.
  • Develop knowledge about how technology can be implemented into your practice.

Components: Tutorial; Quiz; Notes; Rationale; Tips from young people

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Part 2: Technology 101

  • Learn about what Facebook, tumblr, serious games and other common programs and sites are.

Components: Tutorial; Quiz; Notes

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Part 3: Technology in Practice

  • Learn about how to integrate technology into your work with young people.

Components: Tutorial; Quiz; Notes; Case studies; Conversations

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Part 4: Ethics and Boundaties

  • Guidelines for keeping yourself and your clients safe while using technology.

Components: Tutorial; Quiz; Notes

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Webinars

Hear more about using technology to support the mental health of young people, through talks and Q&As with experts and fellow practitioners.

Speakers include professionals who have used social media and online spaces to support the young people they work with, and experts from the field who profile trends and best practice in using these tools to support young people.

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