Growing Up In A Digital Age Presentation For the Rockville Centre Community
Professional speaker on Robert Hackenson Jr. came and spoke to the youth and parents in the community of Rockville Centre. Robert delivered two entertaining presentations designed to engage and educate. The first was on Growing Up in a Digital Age, where we discussed digital and social media “landmines” and lessons on how to use technology responsibly. As a cyber safety speaker for youth, Robert discusses everything from screens and mental health and conflict resolution to online predators and online reputations. Watch the video to see the lessons and get tips on how to use this technology responsibly. In case you missed it, or want to see it again, here is a virtual version of the presentation.
Vaping Awareness Presentation For the Rockville Centre Community
The second wellness presentation focused on the important issue of Teen Vaping Awareness. Speaker Robert Hackenson Jr., gave an informative talk about the marketing tactics used by the vaping industry to target young people. He explained how these tactics are designed to attract teens by appealing to their interests and lifestyles. He also explained why the vaping industry targets teens. Robert then discussed the serious health risks linked to vaping, emphasizing the potential long-term harm. Additionally, he looked at the social and psychological factors that can lead teens to start vaping, like peer pressure, stress, looking to escape life challenges etc. Then, for parents he offered practical tips on what they can do to help their teen make smart choices. For those that were not able to attend, here is a virtual version of the presentation.
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A Special Thanks to Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth
A special thanks goes out to the Rockville Centre Coalition for youth, because without them none of this would have been possible. The coalition for youth was able to bring in these presentations and resources for the community. In addition to these presentations, the schools also gained access to the curriculum via the Dynamic Influence Edutainment Portal. Through this portal students can view the presentation, have class discussions, and class activities to continue the education.
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