Students are empowered to be in control of their digital wellbeing, safety, and mental health. Tamariki learn preventative strategies in a dynamic classroom setting. Each agile session is age-appropriate and tailored to the specific needs of the learning environment.
For New Entrant - Year 3:
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Interactive Unplugged Coding Activity: Students engage in hands-on coding without using digital devices.
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Group Discussion on Watching Habits: Facilitated group discussions to establish context for introducing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK (SBT) strategy.
For Year 3 and above:
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Additional Group Discussions: These discussions are specific to students’ experience levels, establishing context for introducing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK strategy.
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PMI Activity: Students discuss the positives and negatives they face online.
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Utilisation of Videos: Age-appropriate videos provide scenarios and facilitate discussions on crucial digital safety and wellbeing topics.
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Roleplay: Roleplay activities are integrated into the sessions, allowing students to enact real-life situations and apply the SBT strategy.
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Additional Fun Interactive Activities: To introduce different strategies to handle topics identified in the PMI
Digital Ambassadors are student leaders dedicated to reinforcing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK® safety and wellbeing strategy, modelling positive behaviours, and promoting digital citizenship within their learning environment.
Benefits of the Digital Safety and Wellbeing Leadership Program:
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Embed Digital Safety and Wellbeing: Sustain the knowledge learned while embedding it within the school culture.
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Reinforcement of Strategies: Students remember with minimal effort from teachers and staff.
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Peer support and Role Models: Digital Ambassadors offer support and guidance to their peers.
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Leadership skills: Develop leadership skills, digital literacy, and critical thinking abilities, preparing them for future challenges in the digital age.
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The Youth Workbook, a.k.a. the Orange Book, is a resource that supports this programme. Download a digital version, a fillable version, or buy a hard copy.