Coming soon! Classes to teach kids internet safety and tech etiquitte
Online training courses will begin in January, but in-person classes in the Denver, Colorado area will begin September 2025! Cynthia Dvorak, host of the “Screen Less Play More” podcast will be teaching kids how to stay safe on the internet, and how to be savvy citizens in the world of digital technology.
Learn how to be internet awesome with online training!
Give your kids the fundamental skills needed for a successful online future! The internet can be a very scary place, and this online training course will prepare your child for the dangers, but also empower them to make safe and successful choices.
Students, ages 10-18 will learn:
Is social media safe for kids?
How can I keep myself safe from predators, bullying, and scams?
What is a predator?
What is the best texting etiquitte?
What are the pitfalls of social media?
What is screen addiction? How do I avoid screen addiction?
Why are social media and video games so addictive?
How can I regulate my time on social media and video games?
What is sexting? How can I avoid it?
What is extortion and sextortion? How do I stay safe from both?
How can online training keep me safe?
How do I avoid phishing scams?
What are the pitfalls of group texts?
What are healthy screen habits?
How can I safely use technology at school?
Is Roblox safe for kids? Is there a way to navigate Roblox safely?
Is Snapchat safe for kids? How can I use Snapchat safely?
What is pornography? How do I avoid it? What do I do if I see it?
What is Artificial Intelligence?
How does relying on generative AI make my brain less smart?
How can I use AI responsibly?
What is a deepfake?
What are the effects of too much screen time?
What are the rules of being polite on a cell phone?
How does screen time affect sleep, physical health, and mental-well being?
What is the importance of play?
Learn from an online safety expert
Cynthia has spoken to experts in the fields of technology, social media, psychology, education, and play, to assemble the best practices on teaching kids how to stay safe online. As a mom of two elementary-aged boys, Cynthia knows how difficult navigating the tech world can be for kids and parents. She understands how to explain the dangers of technology, in an age-appropriate way, without scaring kids. More about Cynthia here.
Let us know if you are interested in the in-person classes in the Denver area, and get on our wait-list now!
More about online safety, and how to prepare your kids!
Former Snapchat executive Sarah Gallagher Trombley told “Screen Less Play More” all about the hidden dangers of Snapchat, Roblox, and group texting. Listen to her excellent interview about online safety training here!
How does generative AI rot your brain?
Natalie Wexler gave a FASCINATING interview to “Screen Less Play More” and explained the problem with letting ChatGPT do all the work for you. She discussed the fundamentals of learning and memory, and how those are weakened by using technology as a crutch. It really is going to rot our brains – so learn how to avoid the pitfalls now!
Why are video games so addictive? (And social media too!)
Dr. Richard Freed, author of “Better Than Real Life” explained the cognitive science used by Silicon Valley developers to addict our minds to technology. Not only do they have a formula, but many of them learned it at Stanford! It’s an excellent listen:
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