*This event is open to the public*
 

This is a live interactive webinar. Registered participants will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to join the session.

Presenter:
Dr. Mary Jo Krile, PhD, is an associate professor of Special Education at Eastern Kentucky University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in special education and moderate to severe disabilities. Dr. Krile has over 10 years of experience in teaching students with disabilities in the public K-12 and postsecondary settings, including teaching digital literacy to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Krile’s research, presentations, and resources are dedicated to promoting social media use and safety, as well as digital literacy skills, for individuals with IDD.

CEU: 3.0 Continuing Education Credit Hours

Session Description 

Increased reliance on online platforms for learning, work, communication, and information has amplified access and inclusion challenges for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). At the same time, the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools presents both new opportunities and emerging risks. Many individuals with I/DD experience barriers to meaningful engagement with these platforms due to limited instructional strategies and ongoing cyber safety concerns. This webinar will feature interactive case studies that examine the benefits and risks of online and AI-supported platforms while providing evidence-based strategies for teaching platform navigation, cyber safety, and appropriate online communication and netiquette.  

Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain the benefits and potential risks associated with social media, online learning, and digital networking for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Apply evidence-based instructional strategies to teach individuals with I/DD how to effectively navigate online platforms while developing essential cyber safety skills
• Demonstrate strategies for teaching appropriate online communication and netiquette, including respectful interactions, boundary setting, and responsible digital behavior.

Instructional level: Intermediate


Who should attend? Professionals and anyone interested in the topic. 3.0 Continuing Education Credits (Category 1) will be granted to licensed social workers and psychologists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.


The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs, and it maintains full responsibility for this program. Kennedy Krieger Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Kennedy Krieger Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. No conflicts have been identified (this includes commercial support and research grants/funding). The registration fees are: $90 for professionals seeking CE credit, $70 for professionals and community members not seeking CE credit, and $35 for students not seeking CE credit who register with a school email address.


For more information on our Annual Learning Series or to request accommodation or assistance for individuals with disabilities, please contact us by phone at 443-923-4114, email Training.MCDD@KennedyKrieger.org or visit KennedyKrieger.org/MCDDTraining. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting.

There is no processing fee required for payment by check. Apply promo code "PAYBYCHECK” at checkout. All checks must be received five business days prior to the training. If you are paying by check, please write the date of the session on the memo line. For example: "SLS OCTOBER 8."
 

Make check payable to: Kennedy Krieger Institute (In note section write "MCDD SLS OCTOBER 8")
 

Mail check to: Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Attn: MCDD Training Program, 7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
 

Kennedy Krieger Institute Employees ONLY:  If your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKISTAFF" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI employees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their employee status.
 

Kennedy Krieger Institute Trainees ONLY:  If you are registering as a student and your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKITRAINEE" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI trainees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their trainee status. Please note: CE credits will only be offered to those who registered and paid as professionals/KKISTAFF.

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute reserves the right to cancel any of its workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, we will refund the registration fee only and not additional costs associated with attending the workshop. Should you have any questions, call 443-923-5555.

Refund and Cancellation Policy:  If you can no longer attend a workshop you have registered for, you can either receive a credit for another workshop or receive a refund if you are within the refund policy period. Refunds will be given for cancellations received at least five business days prior to the workshop.