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Are you a parent or educator who understands the negative effect social media apps can have on your school's future?

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The majority of US parents are concerned about the time their students spend online

Learn what apps students use the most and the negative effects these apps can have

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Why talking to students about popular apps can help protect them online

Learn why keeping an open dialogue with your family about social media can keep students safe online

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How YouTube turned into the most used social media platform among students

Learn what your students might be watching on the world's second-largest search engine

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How Instagram is used for more than sharing pretty photos

Why law enforcement officers warn parents about this popular app and how it could impact your student's self-esteem

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Why apps like Snapchat are designed to get your students addicted

Learn why students worry about "Snaps" and "Streaks," while police worry about all the predators lurking on this popular app

Why students prefer texting or messaging on apps over in-person communication

Learn how many texts the average US student sends each day and the toll excessive texting can take on teens

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How students strive for more attention on TikTok

Learn what students are creating to compete for more views and likes on TikTok and who could be watching their videos

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Learn the tools for parents and educators to help protect students on these apps

We'll show you some free tools and inexpensive resources to help steer your students in a safe direction online

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Driving Safely on Social Media
(GRADES 1-12)

Students and parents learn how to spot good and bad apps and how others can hurt you online (even if you're staying in your own lane)

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Connecting with Friends In a Positive Way
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We show students how to be happy online. Our mental health content shows them how to balance the positive side social media and how to look out for bullying, screen time addiction, and more.

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Use Google To See Your Online Brand
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Even if a student isn't online, we show them how other people (who might look like them) are damaging their online brand. This opens a dialog about social media behaviors.

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Mapping Out Your Reputation by Building a Private Portfolio
(GRADES 6-12)

We teach students how to plan their route and turn their activities into an online portfolio so they know what they are good at (and make wise decisions)

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Building Your Public Footprint
(GRADES 9-12)

We teach students how to turn all of their social media accounts (and private portfolio) into a positive high-school resume to get noticed by colleges and future employers

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About Your Instructor: Josh Ochs

Josh Ochs is the author of the bestselling book “Light, Bright & Polite™” and has taught 30,000+ tweens and teens how to Shine Online to impress colleges and future employers.

With a background in marketing at Disney, Josh is no stranger to the realities of marketing himself in a way to quickly win over others. Josh has been quoted and featured in Forbes, CBS News, KTLA, KFWB radio, is a guest lecturer at USC and UCLA and a frequent personality on TV/Radio shows nationwide.

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Josh's techniques help students use their devices with a purpose, not just a pastime. He shows students how to impress colleges and employers by creating a positive resume using their social media accounts. He also speaks to thousands of parents each year to help them overcome their frustrations with screen time addiction and social media safety.

Learn the dangers inside of every popular app your students are using.

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Smartphone & Social Media Agreement (A Course for Students and Parents)
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Smartphone & Social Media Agreement (A Course for Students & Parents)

In this course, you will learn how to set realistic phone rules that make sense for your family and you will leave with a custom signed document for your family!

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Navigating Snapchat (A Course for Students & Parents)
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Navigating Snapchat
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Your students will learn how to use Snapchat in a positive way. We'll talk about the repercussions of using Snapchat without a purpose, how to use Snapchat, and what features to turn off immediately.

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Navigating TikTok (A Course for Students & Parents)
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Navigating TikTok
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Students will learn how to set up TikTok to create a positive online image and Shine Online. If students learn how to use TikTok in a positive way–and why it matters–they will impress future colleges/employers.

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Navigating Instagram (A Course for Students & Parents)
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Navigating Instagram
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Parents will learn how to navigate Instagram while students will learn to improve their search results using Instagram to impress future recruiters and employers.

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Navigating LinkedIn (A Course for Students & Parents)
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Navigating LinkedIn
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In this Social Media workshop, students and parents will learn how to set up LinkedIn to create a positive online image and Shine Online. Students will learn how recruiters and employers will find them.

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Navigating YouTube (A Course For Parents & Students)
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Navigating YouTube
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In this course, parents will learn how to navigate YouTube while students will learn how to safely use YouTube. If students learn how to use YouTube in a positive way, they will impress future colleges/employers.

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Navigating Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of Duty & Other Violent Video Games a Social Media Workshop by Josh Ochs SmartSocial.com
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Navigating Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of Duty, & Other Violent Video Games (A Course for Students & Parents)

In this course, you'll see some of the real-world-dangers of violent video games, tips to safely navigate Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of Duty, and how to recognize and seek help for video game addiction.

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Navigating Roblox, Minecraft & Other Non Violent Video Games a Social Media Workshop by Josh Ochs SmartSocial.com
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Navigating Roblox, Minecraft, & Other Non-Violent Video Games (A Course for Students & Parents)

Students and parents will learn some of the benefits of playing video games, warning signs of addiction and what to do, and ways families can be safer playing video games together. We'll also cover important settings in Roblox and Minecraft.

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Navigating College Readiness on Social Media
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Navigating College Readiness on Social Media Networks (A Course for Students & Parents)

In this course students will see examples of real-life examples of positive social media and blunders to avoid. We'll give you details of what and how to post to create a positive online presence with LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Live Zoom Event: How to Navigate Social Media Apps  & Hidden Phone Settings For Students & Parents by SmartSocial.com
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How to Navigate Social Media Apps & Hidden Phone Settings

Get a cursory overview of TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Netflix, Discord, Twitch, iPhones, Androids, and more. Bring your students to this live/replay event so they can learn together.

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How to Keep Your Family Safe Online From Hackers

Learn how a password manager creates and stores unique passwords across every website or account you have.  Keep your family safe by putting all your passwords in one place.

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Parent Control Setup for iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, & More!

Learn how parents and students can work together while setting up safety features on iPhones, Androids, iPads, Chromebooks, Amazon Fire, and more. This course is perfect for parents and students.

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