This course is designed to provide theory- and evidence-based opportunities for active engagement in public-facing research-and-action programming related to positive adolescent development in the digital age. Each week, students will be assigned readings and activities that will prepare them to mentor adolescents about digital wellbeing within community settings. Readings/activities and written assignments will consist of academic articles, policy briefs, state and national educational standards, grant proposals, viewing webinars, program evaluation reports, student outreach plans, discussion facilitation techniques, and graphic design tutorials. Students will engage in whole class and small group work to provide constructive feedback to a) discuss readings about adolescent digital wellbeing and media literacy, including research briefs, and grant proposals related to the community engagement project, b) participate in community outreach and liaisoning for the project (e.g., email, website, flyers, social media), c) co-create workshop curricula about the digital wellbeing or media literacy topics tailored to the communities they will serve, and d) analyze evaluation data for quality improvement.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 12

Crosslisted Courses:

Prerequisites: Any EDUC, MAS, or PSYC course with priority given for former EDUC 328/PSYC 322 Calderwood students.

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Notes: The course is repeatable one time for additional credit.