S.W.A.T. ( SAFETY WHILE ACCESSING TECHNOLOGY) • Ages 8+
S.W.A.T.- SAFETY WHILE ACCESSING TECHNOLOGY Keeping Kids Safe While They Use the Internet (Ages grade 3 to grade 6)
The internet is a powerful tool that opens up a world of learning, creativity, and connection for children. However, it also comes with risks that parents, guardians, and educators must address to ensure kids stay safe online. From inappropriate content to cyberbullying and online predators, awareness and proactive measures can go a long way in protecting young users.
Computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, how many of these devices do you have in your home?
As a parent, you want to shield your child from digital dangers and watch what they’re doing. Using technology has become a necessity for many people today, and children are usually more than eager to play on phones, tablets, or gaming platforms.
The Internet can be a wonderful place to learn, shop, play games, and talk to your friends. Unfortunately, there are also predators, identity thieves, and others online who may try to harm kids. In order to be safe online, it’s important for our kids to be aware of the dangers.
Many kids are confident that they know how to be safe online. However, there are a few reasons kids are often more at risk. They may not always think about the consequences of their actions, which can cause them to share too much information about themselves. Kids also are sometimes specifically targeted by cyberbullies or predators.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the risks and challenges children face online
- Learn how to use tools and strategies to monitor and guide online behavior
- Know how to set boundaries and foster open communication with kids about internet use
- Be familiar with key safety technologies and resources
Module 1: Introduction to Online Safety
- Importance of internet safety for children
- Overview of online threats
- Cyberbullying
- Online predators
- Inappropriate content
- Scams and phishing
- Privacy violations
- Age-specific risks (young children vs. teens)
Module 2: Understanding Kids’ Online Behavior
- Popular apps, games, and social media platforms
- What kids do online (chatting, gaming, social sharing, learning)
- Digital footprints and online reputations
Module 3: Communication and Setting Expectations
- Age-appropriate conversations about internet use
- Encouraging openness and trust
- Role-playing scenarios and what-if situations
Module 4: Tools and Technologies to Enhance Safety
- Parental controls (device-level, app-level, network-level)
- Monitoring tools vs. privacy considerations
- Setting up safe search, filters, and screen time
- Using child-safe browsers and apps
Module 5: Recognizing and Responding to Online Threats
- Signs of cyberbullying, grooming, or exposure to harmful content
- What to do if your child is targeted
- How to report incidents (to platforms, schools, or law enforcement)
- Legal considerations and rights
Module 6: Teaching Responsible Digital Citizenship
- Respectful behavior online
- Protecting personal information
- Critical thinking and recognizing misinformation
- Encouraging kindness and empathy online
Module 7: Kids and AI – Discovering the World of Artificial Intelligence Safely
- Teaching kids to use AI safely is crucial as these tools become more common in education, entertainment, and everyday life.
Course length: 2.5 hours
Course cost: $ 40.00 PLUS HST
To register for this course… please go to our website at SAFETY TRAINING PLUS or email us for more information at: safety@safetytrainingplus.ca