Screen Smart: Understanding the Real Impact of Digital Life
In this program, teens will:
(Recommended for grades tweens and teens in grades 5-8, but has been taken by teens up through grade 10)
- Redirect their smartphone usage towards constructive and uplifting activities
- Tackle the culture of comparison on social platforms.
- Foster meaningful connections with friends and family both online and offline.
- Strengthen resilience and self-assurance, enabling them to lead balanced and content lives alongside their digital devices.
- Cultivate healthy routines.
- Recognize their personal boundaries and manage digital interruptions.
What's Included?
- 6 weeks of on-demand, self-paced videos (purposefully drip released to allow time for practice between each module)
- Exposure to topics and information they should be aware of as digital consumers
- Downloadable worksheets, reflections and activities to do independently or with family
See a sample of some lessons, layout of the course, and activities!
Parents, Sound Like You?
My child spends too much time on screens, and I'm worried about their overall well-being.
I'm concerned about the impact of social media and online interactions on my child's mental health.
My child lacks focus and productivity when using digital devices, and it's affecting their schoolwork.
I want my child to have a healthy relationship with technology and understand how to use it responsibly.
Hear From Others
"Heather is passionate about the digital well-being of youth and focused on using reliable data to inform her practices!"
Justin Patchin
Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center
"I cannot thank you enough for putting this course together, it is brilliant! It is SO needed and I've been telling everyone about it! I told my child's school, her school welfare officer, friends, her friend's parents. Please know that parents and kids absolutely need you and all that you bring via your courses and I am very very grateful to have found you."
Very happy parent
"Her subject knowledge and passion for her work provided invaluable to the school and the students. She is highly skills in resource and lesson development and brings her subject to life. She has used these skills, both in the classroom and to support others. She is known as an expert in this field and has had the opportunity to speak to the important topic of safety online. I highly recommend her in her endeavours."
Suzanne Murray- Safeguarding and Child Protection Consultant at FairChild Safeguarding Ltd
"Heather is a fantastic advocate in the digital citizenship and digital well-being community. She is part of a select group of Common Sense Ambassadors, a group of educators in Common Sense Education who help spread a culture of digital citizenship and well-being in schools by training teachers, teaching students, and engaging parents and families."
Kelly Mendoza, Vice President
Education Programs at Common Sense Education
F.A.Q.
This course is specifically designed for tweens and teens, ages 10-16, who want to learn more about digital wellness and and how it can help equip them with the skills to navigate the online world purposefully and responsibly.
The course is delivered entirely online, asynchronously, allowing you and your child to access the content from the comfort of your home. It consists of video lessons, activities, practical exercises, and supplementary resources.
Absolutely! I encourage both parents and their children to participate in the course, although it's also suitable for your child to do alone. It's a wonderful opportunity for open discussions and shared learning experiences.
The course is designed to be completed at your own pace. On average, it takes about 6 weeks to finish, but you can adjust the pace to fit your schedule.