Thursday December 4, 12:30 – 13:30
Cost: £55-110, member additional attendee £25, BSA member £75
Location: Online (Watch live or on catch up)
Course Outline:
Understanding Digital Culture: global trends, platforms, and positive online engagement
In today’s fast-moving digital world, students engage with a wide range of apps and platforms that shape how they communicate, learn, socialise, and express identity. This webinar is designed for practitioners who want to stay informed and confident in supporting young people in their online lives—especially within international and multicultural school settings.
Led by a digital safety expert, this session will explore current global trends, provide cultural context for app usage, and equip you with practical strategies to promote digital wellbeing and responsible online behaviour.
Training Topics Will Include:
- What’s Trending: An overview of the latest apps and digital platforms used by students globally
- Understanding Engagement: Exploring cultural differences in digital use, trends by region, and the significance of platform preferences
- Promoting Positive Digital Citizenship: Encouraging healthy online behaviours, managing risk, and supporting students with tools for safe and respectful engagement.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Feel confident and informed about current digital platforms popular with young people worldwide
- Understand the socio-cultural significance of digital engagement across different nationalities
- Be equipped to support students in navigating the digital world safely and positively
- Gain practical tools to foster responsible digital citizenship in diverse school communities.
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