Josh Ochs teaches students how to build their own positive brand using social media (and shows parents how to protect their students)

Josh Ochs (pronounced "Oaks") is the author of "Light, Bright And Polite." He trains 30,000 students & parents each year via Zoom.

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Josh Ochs' Positive Techniques are Regularly Featured on the News

Josh Ochs Teaches parents About Fortnite on KTLA Ch 5 News
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Josh Ochs Shares Digital Safety Tips for Parents on WCCO TV
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KHQ Covers Local School Use of SmartSocial.com Programs
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Josh Ochs Talks About Red Flags on KWCH
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"Make Bullying Stop" on Fox 29 Interviews Josh Ochs
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Josh Ochs Talks About Using Social Media for Good on KSBW
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Josh Authored Six Books To Teach The World How To Shine Online:

With these books your family will be able to develop a social media plan to be safe and smart online. This book also teaches teens how to Shine Online to someday have a positive footprint that will impress colleges and future employers.

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Digital Citizenship Book Cover
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See What Principals and School Staff Say About Josh's Positive Social Media Speeches:

Administrators at Providence Academy Endorse Josh Ochs
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Parents at Providence Academy Testimonial for Josh Ochs
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Middle/High School Dir. of Educational Tech's Testimonial
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Superintendent at Pottsgrove Unified School Dist. Testimonial
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Assistant Principal at Grace Christina School Testimony
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Administrators at Blue Valley High School Endorse Josh Ochs
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Educators at St. Cecilia Academy Endorse Student Presentation
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Principal and Dean of Students Talk About H.S. Presentation
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Catholic Sisters Support Josh Ochs' Digital Citizenship Message
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About Josh Ochs

Josh Ochs is the author of six books that teach people how to shine online and he regularly educates students how to be safe and smart on social media.

With a background in marketing at Disney and a love for all things technology, Josh Ochs combines both to help teens and tweens use social media as a portfolio of positive accomplishments. Josh has traveled the nation speaking to over 250,000 students, sharing with them tips they can use to create a positive online presence. Josh’s book: “Light, Bright & Polite™ for Teens” teaches teens of all ages that everything they post on social media will eventually be discovered by their parents, teachers, their school Principal, and someday 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. Watch some of his videos at SmartSocial.com

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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

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Good info for any parent or educator who wants to keep kids safe and happy online. Keep up the good work!

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Kristen J.

Parent of Teen

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Thanks for the program. Tons of great info that can help me protect my kids.

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Cindy T.

Parent of 5th & 9th Graders

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Josh's presentation about social media was fantastic. It was such a thoughtful process. My students learned what they should and shouldn't be posting online.

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Director of College Advising

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This webinar is a very helpful eye-opener on the apps that are popular with my students.

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Irene C.

Educator Webinar Attendee

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You hear all of these things about what kids are doing online and it was great to understand the things that are hidden behind the scenes on these popular apps. We are definitely better off now. Thank you for the presentation.

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Dad

Parent Webinar Attendee

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I really love the emphasis on having a dialogue. This presentation gives parents the tools to be able to communicate with their children effectively about what matters most. 

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Catholic Sister

Educator Webinar Attendee

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I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative.

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Counselor

Educator Webinar Attendee

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This is great info, thanks for giving me some ideas on how to start a dialogue with my teen!

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Sharon M.

Parent Webinar Attendee

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I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids.

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Parent Webinar Attendee

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