The Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media

Ivy League universities have rescinded admission offers for negative social media behavior, according to Forbes

"At least 10 students accepted to Harvard had their offers rescinded after administrators discovered offensive posts in a private, online Facebook messaging group"

-Forbes
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Cyberbullying can be a risk factor to suicide, according to NBC News

"When you are being harassed and intimidated in school and in any form on social media, it's very difficult to get away from that."

-NBC News
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Students caught cyberbullying others could face expulsion from school and extracurricular activities, according to WCPO-TV

"A Lakota West High School football player was dismissed from the team, and several more will face “serious consequences” after recording and sharing a TikTok video bullying a female classmate."

-WCPO-TV
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Day one: Keeping Your Students Safe On Social Media

  • 2

    Day two: Helping Students Connect With Friends In A Positive Way (Mental Health)

    • Teaching Students Compassion, Dignity, and Respect with guest David Flood

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    • Kids Love Video Games? Managing Student Video Game Use Successfully with Guest Dr Michael Bishop

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    • Tips to Better Family Screen Time with guest Andrea Davis from BetterScreenTime.com

    • Three Short Stories To Keep Younger Kids Safe Online (and Reduce Screentime) with Author Kim Maslin

    • How A Former Disney Executive Gets People To Put Away Their Phones (Guest Sara Christine)

    • 5 Simple Ways to Improve Student Mental Wellness with Davide Di Giorgio

    • No One Eats Alone, How to Get Students to Hang Out With Invisible Students -Guest David Flood

    • My daughter was Bullied on Snapchat - Here's What I Did as Her Mother to Keep Her Safe

    • Screen Time Consequences and Tips To Keep Kids Happy Online - Guest Dr Catherine Jackson

    • Social Media Detox Tips For Students And Young Professionals -Guest Brian Helfman from Startup Island

    • How to Limit Screen Time Without Conflict - 5 Expert Guests

    • Signs of Cyberbullying and Prevention Tactics - 5 Expert Guests

    • 10 Ways Students Can Avoid Oversharing Online - 10 Expert Guests

    • Technology Addiction Red Flags to Look out For with Dr. Mike Bishop

    • 10 Examples of the Positive Impact of Social Media - 10 Expert Guests

    • 10 Questions To Improve Family Communication Around Dinner Table With Jennifer Zumbiel

    • Knowing If Your Student Is Addicted T Fortnite (And Other Games) With Morgan Seymour, LCSW

    • Pornography: Good Pictures & Bad Pictures: A simple plan to protect young minds with Kristen A. Jenson, MA
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    Day three: Creating a positive social media plan for your students that helps them someday shine online

    • Using Student Tech to Solve Problems and Motivate Students with Guest Kevin Brookhouser

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    • Leadership Goals: This Principal Loves, Listens, Leads and Learns with Students and Staff - Guest Blain Watson

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    • How I Got Fired On My First Day On The Job (Over Something I Tweeted 8 Years In My Past) -Guest Ben Tracy from Renegade Media Strategies

    • Why Kids Want Their Parents to Get off Their Phones - Guest Ben Halpert

    • Giving Your Kids Digital Training Wheels - Guest Adam Ahern with Village.com

    • How Kids Can Benefit from Good Posture, Eye Contact, Proper English, & Solid Handshakes (guest Valerie Roberts of The Good Manners Club)

    • Josh Ochs Student Social Media Presentation

    • Social Media Clean Up: How-to Guide for Students - 6 Expert Guests

    • The Power of LinkedIn: Why Every High School Student Needs to be on LinkedIn

    • How to Set a Good Example for Kids Online - Presented by Josh Ochs

    • 15 Extra Curricular Activities to Boost Your College Resume - 15 Guest Experts

    • Grant Writing Intro for Educators with Meredith Noble

    • Using An Online Tool to Search For Grants With Meredith Noble

    • 3 Ways Parents can reduce digital distractions during online classes or homework time with Melissa Scatena of Scattered Solutions

    • Navigating Your Teens Wellness and Academic Journey with Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis of Parent Compass Book

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