2. Urban Youth 2 Social Media Check-in... Let folks know you’re here!! #WITEMENTORING Search on FB for Whatittakes Symposiums Check-in to this COSEBOC Session on Twitter and/or Facebook...

3. Is Generation Z more like wind or fire? 3

4. A Video Snapshot of What It Takes. 4

5. Build A Dream Naval Engines Design What It Takes Remote Piloted Vehicles Rockets 5 Urban Youth Academy

6. 6 INSPIRES young minority men to focus on education so they can achieve success

7. 7 CONNECTS highly successful minority men with hundreds of young African-American and Latino males

8. 8 PARTNERS with United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey; funded by the The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; and additional in-kind service and support through key community entities.

9. 9 The Knowledge Throughout This Gathering DEFINE 1 TERM: Technological literacy Media convergence E-mentoring USING THESE RULES No Talking Work within 1 of 3 groups Post your definition for all to see

10. 10 In what ways did your technological literacy enhance your process?

11. 11 What is the most empowering technological skill for our boys to have? et’ Enter your response at: m.socrative.com Room Number 301435m.socrative.com

12. 12 Program Overview School-based At least one hour/week School mentors Professional Facebook

13. 13 Activity Module Example: Media Convergence

14. 14 AFTER VIEWING THIS LEARNING MODULE: What is the most empowering technological skill for our boys to have? Cast your vote: m.socrative.com Room Number 301435m.socrative.com

15. 15 Let’s Reflect and Discuss How would you maximize this experience for your boys for the next 10-15 minutes if: You had a 1:1 computer to student ratio You had a 1:3 computer to student ratio There was only one computer available for student use

16. 16 What about E-mentoring? As you reflect on the Module, what value added do you envision the e- mentoring having for your boys?

17. 17 Becoming an E-Mentor Recruitment Background Screening Training Placement into Private Group Online Recruiting Black Men to Mentor Social Media Special Events Word of Mouth

18. 18 Mentee Recruitment Selected Partnering Schools Engaged & Trained School Coordinators Made WIT Part of School-Day Programming Appealed Directly to Youth Mentor Training Orientation to WIT Understanding young men (Youth Development) Tailored webinars (Supplemental Sessions)

19. 19 Mentee Training Live, In Person Orientations Webinars (live and on- demand) Youth Conferences and Symposia

20. 20 Lessons Learned Select the E-Mentoring platform carefully Multiple levers for engagement are key Mentees and Mentors need support throughout the process Technological Literacy is contextual

21. 21 For Additional Information: Dr. Ashaki Coleman, WIT Program co-Director dr.coleman@whatittakes.me Broderick L. Boxley, WIT Program co-Director Register to Be a Mentor www.whatittakes.me dr.coleman@whatittakes.me www.whatittakes.me

22. C 22 Questions