Workshops (Asynchronous Session)
Workshop sessions involve extensive interaction between presenters and participants around an idea or hands-on experience of a practice. These sessions may also take the form of a crafted panel, staged conversation, dialogue, or debate – all involving substantial interaction with the audience. [45 min. each]
Incorporating Arts-based Methods into Online Learning View Digital Media
Workshop Presentation Jennifer Luetkemeyer
This session is focused on the incorporation of arts-based methods, specifically digital or physical visual journaling, into online learning. The presenter will showcase how visual journaling has been used in her courses as assessment, professional reflection, and self-care. Preliminary results indicate that visual journaling provides (1) a way to make critical connections between coursework and practice; (2) an alternative to traditional text-based reflection; and (3) a creative outlet for dealing with stress and work fatigue. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage in creative expression.
Learning from the Living Room: Strengthening Families Program For Parents and Youth 10-14 During COVID-19 View Digital Media
Workshop Presentation Cathy Hockaday
Family life worldwide has dramatically changed during the pandemic. As families are the most important proximal influence on the health and well-being of children and youth, the stress of changing family structures and interactions has the potential of profoundly influencing the behavioral choices that youth make, specifically, as to whether to use substances or engage in risky behaviors. Family-based prevention interventions have demonstrated effectiveness with a strong level of evidence to address substance use in the family by teaching parenting skills to raise resilient youth. Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 adapted to the needs of families during COVID-19 by using best practices to deliver a traditionally face-to-face program virtually. Offering families a COVID-19 protective approach to strengthen communication, deal with stress, build upon family strengths, and seek resources when needed will be critical for several years as families recover from the global pandemic. Key take-aways for participants will be how to use best practices to engage families through online platforms; the importance of family life educators in reaching parents, acknowledging the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, and providing the necessary parenting skills; and new skills and practices to help families face the challenges brought on by pandemic.
