Digital World: Social Media Safety
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

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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