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Module Category: Parents

Teacher Program: Module One

COURSE MODULE:

Teacher Program: The 60-minute fast-track

Seriously, good on you for being here. There are many teachers that feel social media, gaming or a child’s online world isn’t their responsibility as a teacher. “It’s the parents job,” or “it’s not a part of my job description,” we understandably hear teachers say. And yes, they’re right perhaps, but the fact remains students turn up on campus every day experiencing the complexities of adolescence which is felt both offline in the real word and experienced online via the internet. 

It can impact results and relationships, it can disrupt classrooms, and even harm the school brand. We are left with the reality of life online is ‘front and centre’ in most kids’ lives, and parents and teachers have to help them navigate the terrain, before it’s too late, and they see mental health issues, bullying, sexting, and damaging links, hashtags, or photos deeply inked into the internet. 

We have tried to make it as simple as possible to hop from stage to stage and watch the videos, download some tools, and re-start the conversation with your students with fresh eyes. Simply follow the five colour-coded steps below.

  • Requirements:
  • Lesson Plan & Teacher Pack
  • Projector / TV
  • Internet connection
1

Watch the Introduction

2

Download Module Outline

3

Download Teacher Pack

4

Watch Video Modules

5

Complete the Quiz (optional)

Step 1

Quick overview: What to expect? 
Welcome to MySociaLife’s Teacher Program. This is 60-minutes of video training and exposure, broken into four lessons. Watch it in one go, or in a few sittings. Kick off with this short intro video which reveals the reality of where we find ourselves (right) and then follow the colour-coded steps below which will provide you with an outline, some tools, and even a quiz to test your knowledge.

For best results:
We are fully aware that every school is so very different, so it’s really up to you to consider what environment you find yourself in (geographic location, access, socio-economic considerations) and the risk appetite of your students by age, which increases as they get older! 

Step 2: Outline

Next, download your outline to guide you through the sections of the 60-minute training session. This pdf document contains an outline of the key messages.

Download lesson outline

Step 3: Tips / Extras

Some teachers want additional resources like pointers, exercises or extra videos which they can use when unpacking online issues with their classes. This pdf document contains:

  • Exercises
  • Videos on key topics
  • Books and movies to watch
Download
TEACHER Pack

Step 4: Your videos

Start your first lesson

Step 5: Take the test!

As a teacher, time is a highly prized commodity, so we totally get you may not want to do the quiz. No problem. But, as we teach kids, being asked questions, and even getting the answer wrong paves the way to forge strong memories and seed the learnings into the mind. So, if you wish, add the cherry on top and ensure you absorbed the module’s information. Take the short quiz once you’ve completed watching all the videos.

Parent Program: Prep School (Age 8 to 12)

COURSE MODULE:

Parent Program: Prep School (Age 8 to 12)

Seriously, good on you for being here. There are many parents that feel life online isn’t complicated or risky, or much of a concern. In fact, with pre-teens many parents feel like kids are just idly gaming or chatting to friends. But, beneath that, they are establishing what type of digital citizen they are going to be – how they relate to the world through devices, games, apps, social and chat platforms, and the internet. In fact, we know that this age group is key to responsible behaviour online. We implore parents to pay attention and do the work now before it’s too late, and they see mental health issues, bullying, sexting, and damaging exposure deeply inked into the internet. Good parents make sure they have done their due diligence – that’s why you’re here. We have tried to make it as simple as possible to hop from stage to stage and watch the videos, download some tools, and re-start the conversation with your kids with fresh eyes. Simply follow the five colour-coded steps below.

  • Requirements:
  • Lesson Plan & Teacher Pack
  • Projector / TV
  • Internet connection
1

Watch the Introduction

2

Watch the videos

3

Download Parent Pack

4

Try our parent quiz

5

Feedback by survey (optional)

Step 1

Quick overview: What to expect? 
Welcome to MySociaLife’s Parent Program. This is 100-minutes of video training and exposure, broken into six short lessons of 10 to 15 minutes. Watch it in one go, or in a few sittings. Kick off with this short intro video from our founder (right) and then follow the colour-coded steps below which will give you the outline of what we cover, some useful tips, tricks, links and videos

For best results:
Firstly, if possible, watch it with both parents. It will pay dividends to have you both on the same page. This is shorter than reading a book, more engaging (video) and easier to get someone to sit next to you, grab a drink, and make a few key notes that apply to your child and your home. 

Step 2: Your videos

Start your first lesson

Step 3: Tools/tips

A very useful pack of links to take you further than the initial training. This pdf document contains:

  • Articles
  • Audio
  • Videos
  • Apps
Download
PARENT Pack

Step 4: Take a test

If you’re not sure about how much you know the best way is to check. And don’t worry if you fail and get some answers wrong, that will only help to teach you more. If you have any questions about the answers, you can email us on info@mysocialife.com too!

Ready for the quiz?

Step 5: Take me to the survey!

As a parent, time is a valuable commodity, so we totally get you may not want to do a post-course survey. No problem. But, our program has been best-in-class for one reason, we incessantly ask for feedback about what works, what doesn’t and what additions we can add into the course. 

OK, Take me to the survey!

Parent Program: High School (Age 13+)

COURSE MODULE:

Parent Program: High School (Age 13+)

Seriously, good on you for being here. There are many parents that feel life online isn’t complicated or risky, or much of a concern. Until it’s too late, and they see mental health issues, bullying, sexting, and damaging exposure deeply inked into the internet. Good parents make sure they have done their due diligence – that’s why you’re here. We have tried to make it as simple as possible to hop from stage to stage and watch the videos, download some tools, and re-start the conversation with your kids with fresh eyes. Simply follow the five colour-coded steps below.

  • Requirements:
  • Lesson Plan & Teacher Pack
  • Projector / TV
  • Internet connection
1

Watch the Introduction

2

Download Training Plan

3

Download Parent Pack

4

Watch Video Modules

5

Complete the Quiz (optional)

Step 1

Quick overview: What to expect? 
Welcome to MySociaLife’s Parent Program. This is 100-minutes of video training and exposure, broken into six short lessons of 10 to 15 minutes. Watch it in one go, or in a few sittings. Kick off with this short intro video from our founder (right) and then follow the colour-coded steps below which will give you the outline of what we cover, some useful tips, tricks, links and videos

For best results:
Firstly, if possible, watch it with both parents. It will pay dividends to have you both on the same page. This is shorter than reading a book, more engaging (video) and easier to get someone to sit next to you, grab a drink, and make a few key notes that apply to your child and your home.

Step 2: Training Plan

Now that you understand what the lesson seeks to achieve and what the key messages are, please download your lesson plan to guide you through your 60 minute lesson. This pdf document contains:

  • An outline of the sections within this module
  • A list of the breakout sessions when students work on various questions and topics together. 
Download lesson plan & discussion topics

Step 3: Some extras

Some parents ask for additional resources like exercises or extra videos which they can use at home, or for discussion in the car. This pdf document contains:

  • Exercises
  • Videos
  • Apps
Download
PARENT Pack

Step 4: Your videos

Start your first lesson

Step 5: Casual quiz (or formal assessment)

  • Your final step is to check-in that your learners were listening, were engaged and absorbed the lesson’s information. To do this you have three options based upon your style of teaching:
  1. Download the quiz and verbally ask the questions in class
  2. Download the quiz and provide it as a written assessment (this would require marking!) 
Download quiz (pdf)