The Social Media Project A Positive Approach To Social Media Education

Over 70% of Teens have a Social Media account and 50% by the age of 12.
Our children are using Social Media. It is the way they socialise, communicate, and connect.

But who is teaching our kids how to use this powerful tool?

Who is showing them who to follow, what to post and when to share. Who is teaching them how to control the way they are seen

For if we are not teaching our kids how to use Social Media, then who is?

Whole School Presentation

get everyone on board

Whether we are presenting to a class, the whole school, or the parent community, we explore the many faces (and fears) of Social Media. We discuss the benefits of Social Media, (how it works, uses, concerns, etc), open up conversations, look at building partnerships and explore how you can take charge of how you are seen online.

Powerful presentation promoting the reason for change and the importance of creating digital partnerships

Benefits of Positive Social Media and how Social Media can be used to make a difference and help those most vulnerable

Future Impacts of a negative and a positive Social Media presence. How what you do today can affect your tomorrow.

Online Courses

to get your Social Media licences

Individual units, each focusing on a different Social Media platform that kids use. Covering everything from set up to security, who to follow & who to block, and how to create the perfect profile to portray yourself the way you want to be seen. We explore each platform in detail.

Move at own speed to suit each individual learner.

Teacher notes to help with class understanding of key concepts

Social Media Licences reflects the units successfully completed by your students

Teacher Professional Learning

build a whole school plan

Working with our highly experienced team, spend a day looking through the reasons, methods & evidence for change. Walk away with your own personal action plan, designed to suit your school and goals.

Highly trained staff work with you to generate a plan to suit your school's goals

Join the community and get ideas and suggestions from other educators and schools

Experienced support team to help you action your plan

BENEFITS

The Social Media Project

Positive Social Media Education

Focusing on the benefits, we look at how to use each of the Social Media platforms

Opening Conversations

By encouraging conversations about Social Media children feel more comfortable & confident in discussing issues when they arise.

Promoting Healthy Social Media Habits

By focusing on who to follow, what to post, when to like we demonstrate the way Social Media should be used.

Online Programs

Children can work at their own speed as they progress through the units.

Future Focus

Our programs look to how your Social Media profile can affect your future and how you can shape your Social Media presence to reflect the way you want to be seen.

Latest Knowledge

Our courses and presentations are up to date and relevant with the latest information on Social Media Platforms, security, tips, and suggestions.

How it Works

Whole School Focus

Whether we are presenting to a class, the whole school, or the parent community, we explore the many faces (and fears) of Social Media. Looking at the benefits of Social Media, how it works, uses, etc, we open conversations and create a reason for change.

Professional Learning

Working with our highly experienced team, spend a day looking through the reasons, methods & drivers for change. Walk away with your own personal action plan, designed to suit your own school.

Online Courses

Social Media Licenses

As students move through the different units, they are awarded their Social Media licenses to reflect the units they have successfully completed and proven themselves competent in.

FAQ

Frequency Asked Questions

What is "The Social Media Project"?

The Social Media Project is a positive education program focused on Social Media. It was created to teach children how to use Social Media, (How to set up accounts, what to do, how to use it, what to share, when to post, who to follow) and how to be safe.

By educating kids on how to use Social Media properly our goal is to empower them with the knowledge to take control of their own digital presence. Control how they are seen, what they share and how to shape their own future.

The Social Media Project is also about creating partnerships between parents and their kids or teachers and their students. Opening conversations and allowing all children to have a space where they can share what they are doing and seeing online. Also, creating a safe space where vulnerable kids can come when they feel unsafe or bullied. As no child should feel isolated online or off-line.

How is this program different to other Social Media education programs?

The Social Media Project focuses on positive Social Media education. This is different to previous programs in that we educate kids on how to use Social. In the past, schools and other education providers have focused on blocking and banning when it comes to Social Media. This can encourage kids to go online and explore on their own, rebelling against parents and schools. When they explore on their own, they are then more likely to be influenced by their friends, exposed to inappropriate content or chatting with strangers online for guidance. The other effect of banning Social Media is that kids will then be reluctant to seek help if they are bullied as they are fearful of the consequences they may face and therefore the bulling goes unnoticed and unreported.

We want to change this, we want to teach kids how to use Social Media (who to follow, what to post and when to share) and open conversations between kids and their teachers.

Social media is a powerful tool which can open a lot of learning opportunities when used correctly. We want to help kids understand how to use this powerful tool. By educating kids about how to use Social Media and how it is beneficial we avoid these same kids being influenced by others.

For if we are not the ones teaching our children how to use Social Media, then who is??

Who is this program for?

The Social Media Project has programs for kids, teachers, schools and parents.

We run professional learning programs for teachers to teach them about Social Media education and how to implement Social Media programs in schools.

Talks and presentations to promote and educate both teachers, parents and students on impacts of Social Media. How positive Social Media can work, and why partnerships between parents and kids are very important keep them safe online.

And our online courses for kids (called our Social Media licenses). These are units of work focusing on different Social Media platforms. Allowing kids to go through and learn about how to set up accounts, how to make it safe, what to post, when to share, how to keep your information private, also who to follow, when to believe and when to question. We have multiple online courses, and each unit focuses on a different Social Media platform that kids are currently using.

Do we have to sign up to the whole program or are we able to choose which parts we would like to be involved in?

Schools can sign up for all the different programs or select just the parts they want. If a school wants to, they can sign up for a school presentation, teacher professional learning and the Social Media licenses. Or any mix and match of the programs on offer. If you are not sure what to do drop us a line (admin@thesocailmediaproject.com.au) and we will be happy to chat with you.

What is the "Social Media Licenses"?

Social media licenses are our Online learning courses for kids. Each course covers a different Social media platform, (how to set up that platform how to stay safe at what post went to share how to comment and the key people to like). At the end of each unit students are awarded their Social Media License for that platform to show that they have both completed and understood what they have done.

When will this program be launching?

In 2021 we will be launching the first stage of the Social Media Project. For full details (including costs and dates) please contact us at: admin@thesocialmediaproject.com

How can I get more information about this program?

If you would like more information about our courses (including pricing, bookings, launch dates, etc) then please contact us at: admin@thesocialmediaproject.com.au

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