Introduction to Part 2: Technology 101
The following part is designed to give you a basic overview of
some of the popular programs, sites and technologies in use by
young people. This overview is intended to give you a flavour
of the technologies, but is not intended as a complete guide to
the programs.
Learning Objectives:
- To develop a basic understanding of concepts and language
associated with information communication technologies (ICT)
used by young people;
- To develop familiarity with some of the main online resources
that young people use;
- Practical exercises/ suggestions on how to start a blog,
Twitter or join Facebook.
Before using technology in any intervention, it is important to
consider how this technology might best suit you and your work
with young people. As the evidence supporting the use
of technology is still emerging - it's important to use good
clinical and ethical judgement when using technology with
young people.
Note from key author, Psychologist Liesje Donkin:
"With so many websites, networks and programs available it's
quite hard to keep up. Whilst I have always prided myself on being
an early embracer of new technology, I've only just begun to tweet
following exposure to "live tweets" at a conference early last
year. I believe this section will help those people who are
less confident about technology or who don't know the difference
from a tweet, blog or post to gain a better understanding of the
basics of commonly used tools. It's a great section to give
you a basic understanding and to set you up for Part 3. Pay
particular attention to the suggested activities in order to gain a
better understanding of the tools and technologies we talk
about."
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