This course explores the influence of current and emerging applications of technology in child and youth care practice and society. In this course, students will become familiar with new and existing technologies, understand the implications of technologies on people, and learn about appropriate professional practices for community or direct interventions using these digitally mediated communication technologies. Through experiential learning activities, students will explore technologies such as social networking, blogging, mobile technology, user-generated content and virtual environments. Topics will include: digitally mediated communication, social advocacy and community practice applications, diversity, and ethics.