Behind the Screens:

A digital and social media workshop for kids

Email MeredithSeasideLC@gmail.com for workshop schedules & signups

Level 1 Workshop:

This two day workshop (1 hour each day) is recommended for 4th and 5th graders who are just entering the digital word.

In this workshop students will:

1. discuss the role of social & digital media in their lives

2. indentify personal information that should not be shared online

3. develop an understanding of their digital footprint and its permanence

4. describe responsible online interactions

5. recognize the possible consequences of irresponsible online behavior

Level 2 Workshop:

This is a two day workshop (1 hour each day) designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who have experience with digital and social media.

In this workshop students will:

1. discuss the role of social & digital media in their lives

2. determine how to protect their personal information online

3. describe their digital footprint and its permanence

4. debate the risks and benefits of social media

5. analyze social media v. reality

6. evaluate the effect of social media on brain function and mental health

7. identify cyber bullying, how to respond to it, and its consequences