psychology

PCN-535: Video Best Practices: Online

During this course, you will be recording Zoom videos. While recording the videos, it is important that you maintain a professional demeanor. Act and behave as you would in a professional setting. Please review the best practices listed below in preparation for the videos.

Best Practices:

1. Look and dress appropriately (i.e., well-groomed and not in pajamas).

2. Select a good environment to participate in the sessions (i.e., free from distractions, noise, and other people).

3. Ensure the room you are in has good lighting. Aim the camera so that the participant’s full body can be clearly seen in the video.

4. Find a stable place for your camera and try not to move the camera while recording.

5. Test the volume of your microphone and the position of your camera prior to the session.

6. Speak clearly so everyone can hear you.

7. Use appropriate language (i.e., no slang terms or curse words).

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Imagine you have been tasked with presenting to co-workers about cultural competency.

Use a digital presentation tool (like PowerPoint, Google Slides, Beautiful AI, etc.) and answer the following questions in your 5-10 minute presentation via Zoom. Read the "Video Best Practices" resource before you begin recording:

1. Explain the importance of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of cultural competency in the counselor identity.

2. Explain cultural impact on adolescent treatment and prevention of substance use disorders.

3. Identify types of cultural groups adolescents belong to that may influence their attitudes and behavior towards substance use.

4. Explain how the attitudes of substance use from adolescents and their families impact prevention and treatment efforts.

5. Explain how movement from one culture to another can affect substance use.

Include a title slide and references slide. Cite a minimum of four scholarly references and a reference section. Submit the link to your Zoom recording to your instructor. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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PCN-535-RS-VideoBestPractices-Online.docx