Class Description: In this Digital Safety for Young People course, students will learn the essential skills and knowledge they need to stay safe and secure in today’s digital world. The course covers a wide range of topics, including how to use phones and social media responsibly, protect personal information, navigate video games safely, understand privacy in emails, and make safe choices online. With engaging video lessons, interactive activities, and personalized feedback, students will gain the tools they need to make informed choices in the digital space, recognize risks, and maintain personal privacy.

Weekly Topics
Week 1:
Introduction to Digital Safety

Understanding the basics of digital safety, identifying risks online, and exploring how online spaces are different from face-to-face interactions.
Week 2:
Phone Safety Basics

How to keep a smartphone safe, manage contacts, and avoid oversharing personal information through texts and apps.
Week 3:
Safe Internet Browsing

Learning safe browsing practices, avoiding risky websites, understanding search engines, and setting up internet safety filters.
Week 4:
Social Media Safety

Examining privacy settings, recognizing safe sharing practices, and understanding how to protect oneself on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Week 5:
Protecting Personal Information

Exploring what personal info is, why it's valuable, and how to keep it private in a digital age.
Week 6:
Video Game Safety

Learning about in-game chats, online interactions, and identifying safe gaming practices for personal privacy and security.
Week 7:
Email Etiquette and Security

Recognizing spam, phishing emails, and safe email practices for protecting oneself from scams.
Week 8:
Digital Footprint Awareness

Understanding what a digital footprint is, how online actions can be traced, and why it matters for future privacy.
Week 9:
Understanding Cyberbullying

Exploring what cyberbullying is, how to identify it, and ways to report or manage it safely.
Week 10:
Managing Online Friendships

Discussing safe practices for meeting people online and how to manage online friendships responsibly.
Week 11:
Handling Digital Strangers

Learning how to recognize, avoid, and handle digital strangers, particularly in chatrooms, social media, and games.
Week 12:
Digital Well-being and Screen Time

Understanding the impact of screen time, maintaining digital health, and setting healthy limits.
Week 13:
Securing Online Accounts

Creating strong passwords, using two-factor authentication, and keeping accounts secure on all platforms.
Week 14:
Spotting Scams and Phishing

Learning common online scams, what phishing is, and tips for avoiding scams in all digital forms.
Week 15:
Building Healthy Digital Habits

Practicing respectful, safe, and balanced use of all digital platforms to foster positive habits.
Week 16:
Digital Citizenship

Exploring how to be a responsible digital citizen, understanding digital rights, and respecting others online.