Nowadays, children are quite familiar with technology, which is a wonderful skill to have but very few know the dangers of the digital world. In this session, children will start to understand the importance of digital literacy. The aim is to provide participants with the basics of different types of cyber issues, their effects, as well as how to decipher fact from fiction. Additionally, the session will help children identify who in their lives they can talk to if they see hate online.

Session Length: 1 hour

Audience: grades 4-9

About the Facilitators:

Social Stride is a youth-led group with the vision of creating a healthier online environment. They use social media to address hate and discrimination online by providing education, countering dis/misinformation, and amplifying the voices of victims.

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