Social Media - Getting Connected and Staying Safe
SKU:
ACE 2020-04-01
$325.00
$325.00
per item
Instructor: Courtney Braun
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 9-10:30 AM
Classes are subject to cancellation or 1-week delayed start if a minimum of registrants do not enroll.
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 9-10:30 AM
- APRIL 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
- MAY 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Classes are subject to cancellation or 1-week delayed start if a minimum of registrants do not enroll.
Class Description |
Social Media - Getting Connected and Staying Safe
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM 12 Virtual Classroom Meetings April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 2020 REGISTER TODAY! Classes will be held online using Zoom. Training materials will be provided to assist students in navigating these systems. Tuition is $325.00 for the course, payable via credit card on the PBS web site. Download flyer here. |
Social media is used in a variety of ways in our day-to-day lives. Many social media platforms exist, such as:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Snapchat
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Email
Students will discuss and review the basics of using social media appropriately and the uses and benefits of the different platforms. Students will further explore safety issues, such as: personal privacy, awareness of strangers, appropriate content, cyber-bullying, scams, phishing, catfishing, information permanence and more. Students will leave this course feeling more confident in communication and networking through social media, while feeling prepared to use social media effectively. Students will leave feeling connected and safe.
Snapchat
Students will discuss and review the basics of using social media appropriately and the uses and benefits of the different platforms. Students will further explore safety issues, such as: personal privacy, awareness of strangers, appropriate content, cyber-bullying, scams, phishing, catfishing, information permanence and more. Students will leave this course feeling more confident in communication and networking through social media, while feeling prepared to use social media effectively. Students will leave feeling connected and safe.
Courtney Braun is thrilled to be teaching PBS Adult Continuing Education classes. As a graduate of Stony Brook University with a degree in Psychology, Courtney loves being able to explore the campus and the community of Stony Brook with others. She has
been accepted to the School of Social Work and will be returning to SBU as a student as well. Courtney has a passion for the arts, traveling, food and all things Disney! We hope you consider joining us this semester. It is going to be wonderful!
