Digital World: Social Media Safety

Digital World: Social Media Safety is a dedicated Adult Community Learning Course for adults with a learning disability.

People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of digital isolation.

This course aims to bridge this gap by empowering learners to understand the benefits and pitfalls of the social media world and its platforms

Exploring
Digital Literacy
Privacy Settings
Scams and Phising
Looking for Connections Online
Personal Image online
Impact on Professional Pathways
Influencers, Truth and Fake News
How to choose the right platform for your needs

This course aims to:
• Empower learners to confidently understand various social media platforms, and how to navigate them safely.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of their functions, features and potential impacts on personal and social interactions.
• Prioritizing online safety and responsible digital citizenship

OUR NEXT SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY COURSE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 2024
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Course information and options

20th January 2025 - 24th March 2025
Location: Eltham Centre
Days: Monday
Time: 10.30-12.30
Duration: 10 weeks
Qualification: Non accredited
Code:
Training partner: Unity Works

Additional information

What is this course about?

Exploring Social Media

Understanding why it is so popular

Looking at the benefits and risks of using social media

Learning how to stay safe and protect yourself

What we will do on the course?

Talk and explore different views and attitudes towards social media

Talk and explore the different types of social media

Watch videos and do activities which helps us to learn better

What would be a goal from the course?

Feeling confident about knowing what social media is

Being able recognise and understand what differnt apps or websites do

Feel more confident about protecting my privacy online

Feel more confident to report something that might upset me on line and how to look after myself if I do see something

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Course details and enrolment

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