This eye-opening workshop teaches students how be technologically safe and savvy in our world where the Internet records everything. As we interact more and more online, it's essential to be aware of the wonders of the digital world as well as its pitfalls. What we put online leaves a digital footprint that lasts forever, making it imperative for kids to know how to interact on the world wide web.
Kids will be equipped with critical skills and knowledge to interact appropriately via smartphones and the Internet.
The following topics will be discussed:
- Appropriate vs. inappropriate smart-phone use: talking, texting, applications
- Social Networking, online chatting and gaming
- Pausing before posting
- Netiquette
- Cyberbullying and digital “drama” (Bullies, bystanders, & victims)
- Dangers of over-sharing information
- How to make an efficient, private password
- Friendship, self-esteem, and boundaries in the digital world
- Time management - ensuring life isn’t solely spent interacting virtually
- How to talk to a parent/adult if you encounter a problem
- How to appropriately write and respond to emails with friends vs. adults
Please Note: We are a nut-free environment and can accommodate dietary needs