Course
25-26 Social Media for Educators Part 1: Social Media's Influence on Youth Mental Health (SPED/BH 10)
Nov 19, 2025 - Jul 1, 2026
Instructor: Kelli Smith
Full course description
Course Description
- This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on social media for youth. This course provides educators with insight into youth social media use and its associated benefits and risks to their mental health.
- Type of Course: Self Paced
- Lead Learner: Kelli Smith <kelli.smith@dcsdk12.org>
- Credit(s) and Type: 1 Hour Relicensure
- Course completion will be updated on transcripts every week
Target Audience
- K-12 DCSD Certified Educators
- Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
- Open to Student Teachers = Yes
- Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
Meeting Information
- Self-Paced Course: Please complete by June 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm
Course Outcomes
- Explain how the core design of social media platforms directly influences youth behavior and contributes to both positive and negative outcomes.
- Analyze the trade-offs of social media use on youth well-being, clearly identifying the key benefits and the most significant mental health risks, including cyberbullying.
- Determine how a young person's individual strengths and vulnerabilities affect their online experience and apply practical techniques to address risks and promote safer digital engagement.