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.