Join Josh for a presentation that will teach you the positive (and negative) sides of TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube & more!
The SmartSocial programs teach adults the essentials of social media and how to work with students to stay safe online
Good info for any parent or educator who wants to keep kids safe and happy online. Keep up the good work!
Kristen J.
Parent of Teen
Thanks for the program. Tons of great info that can help me protect my kids.
Cindy T.
Parent of 5th & 9th Graders
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.
Director of College Advising
This webinar is a very helpful eye-opener on the apps that are popular with my students.
Irene C.
Educator Webinar Attendee
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.
Dad
Parent Webinar Attendee
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.
Catholic Sister
Educator Webinar Attendee
I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative.
Counselor
Educator Webinar Attendee
This is great info, thanks for giving me some ideas on how to start a dialogue with my teen!
Sharon M.
Parent Webinar Attendee
I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids.
Mom
Parent Webinar Attendee
Learn what apps students use the most and the negative effects these apps can have
Learn why keeping an open dialogue with your family about social media can keep students safe online
Learn what your students might be watching on the world's second-largest search engine
Why law enforcement officers warn parents about this popular app and how it could impact your student's self-esteem
Learn why students worry about "Snaps" and "Streaks," while police worry about all the predators lurking on this popular app
Learn how many texts the average US student sends each day and the toll excessive texting can take on teens
Learn what students are creating to compete for more views and likes on TikTok and who could be watching their videos
We'll show you some free tools and inexpensive resources to help steer your students in a safe direction online
Josh Ochs is the author of the bestselling book “Light, Bright and Polite.” He travels the country teaching 30,000 tweens and teens each year 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 as a source in Forbes, CBS News, KTLA, KFWB radio, is a guest lecturer at USC and UCLA and a frequent personality on radio shows nationwide.
"I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative." –Counselor
"I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids." –Mom
"After this presentation, we have a path to follow to guide our children to make good choices with social media." –Mom
"Josh's presentation about social media was unbelievably fantastic. Our students learned so much about what kids should and shouldn't be doing. The fact that it is such a thoughtful process made it all worthwhile." –Director of College Advising
"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." –Dad
"I really love the emphasis on having a dialog. This presentation gives parents the tools to be able to communicate with their children effectively about what matters most." –Catholic Sister
