The Basics of Social Media
MINI COURSE
For parents & teens wanting to learn the basics of
how social media works,
how it affects users
and how to set a foundation for
healthy & responsible use.
ENROLL NOW
Through this "crash course"
topics such as:
PRIVACY
SETTINGS
POTENTIAL
RISKS
are highlighted in an easy to understand yet to the point format.
ONLINE
ETIQUETTE
Based on my own experience, wishing there had been a straightforward and painless intro course to turn to for guidance, I thought I'd answer that call.
This mini-course was designed and built with the goal of setting you and your teen up for success - from the start.
Touching on topics that are not only important to understand but are also foundational to having a positive experience online.
Social Media can be OVERWHELMING, especially when first starting out . . .
WHAT MAKES ME QUALIFIED?
This module covers the basics of social media including which apps are currently popular, as well as the pros, cons, and impacts of social media.
The module on cyber safety goes over how to protect yourself online and how to identity/protect against cyber threats with 7 highly useful strategies
OVERVIEW
Social Media
Cyber Safety
Module ONE
MODULE tw0
Digital literacy - or media literacy - can be a difficult topic to understand. This module breaks it down so that social media users understand why it is important and how to apply it to their social media usage.
Digital Literacy
MODULE four
The first lesson in this module explains how to have a positive digital footprint including online etiquette. The second lesson goes over cyberbullying and how to report it.
Responsible
Media Use
MODULE Three
Mini
MODULE FIVE
Media Plan
The final module in the course covers the importance of creating a media plan as well as the how to in creating and maintaining a plan.
How It Works
To work on and complete the 30 minute course together - as parent & teen.
SET A TIME
Move through the lessons at a pace that encourages learning and ultimately - works for you.
Then, WORK
Using the prompts in each lesson to discuss and facilitate ongoing conversations.
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