Our Parent Events Educate, Engage and Protect Students So They Can Shine Online
SmartSocial helps parents understand tech & social media to keep kids safe & successful!
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We have over 400 resources to help parents & educators keep students safe on social media, so they can shine online. Become a member today, login here or have your school district request a digital citizenship program.
The SmartSocial.com Program
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54+ live parent events & replays
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Teen-led video lessons
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Screen Time & Online Bullying Stats
9 hours is the average screen time for teens and preteens per day
Teens
9 out of 10 teens have seen someone get bullied online or experienced bullying themselves
67% of teenagers say they know how to hide what they do online from their parents
43% of teens say they would change their online behavior if they knew their parents were watching them
Who We Serve
We focus on helping adults become the most informed parent on the block to keep their students safe online so the student can shine online
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School District Digital Citizenship Curriculum Resources
- Request Our Programs
- Superintendent & Principal Town Hall
- Free Parent & Teacher On-Demand Webinar
- Anti-Bullying Text Message Platform
- Latest Blogs & Resources
Our digital literacy program helps school districts protect their community and teach students how to shine online with their digital footprint. Our programs compliment Common Sense Media and can be embedded in the classroom and also viewed at home with parents. We even offer professional development for school staff.
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Student Resources
Students, we know you are looking for ways to be good digital citizens so you can use technology to get job, college application and/or a summer job. Our resources show students how to optimize their Google results to help them build a positive online digital footprint, high school resume, and the chance to open up opportunities for a bright digital future.
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Get the latest digital citizenship resources and listen anywhere. Expert safety guests and social media app reviews will help you stay informed on the latest media literacy and common sense updates!
We understand your struggles and can help your student create a positive online identity
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Proactive
Created by Josh Ochs and his team— A team of parents passionate about helping students shine online while safeguarding their social media activities
Josh's techniques help students use their devices with a purpose, not just a pastime. He gives students digital citizenship skills to impress future colleges and employers by creating a positive high school resume using their social media accounts so they can shine online.
Parents and educators use our social media safety message each year
Resources and training guides for parents and students of all ages
Families across the country watch our videos at home & school each year
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Josh Ochs has directly presented to over 250,000 students (before Covid). Our monthly VIP member events keep parents updated all year long, and ahead of social media dangers
Josh teaches parents & students of all ages that everything they post on social media will eventually be discovered by colleges and employers. He shows families and teenagers practical examples they can use to always keep it “Light, Bright & Polite™” to help them Shine Online.
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What Parents & Educators Say About SmartSocial
The SmartSocial programs teach adults the essentials of social media and how to work with students to stay safe online