Mar
11
6:30 - 7:30pm
Online. Please register ahead of time to receive a Zoom link.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-march-11-2026-remote-via-zoom-tickets-1407870461449?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-march-11-2026-remote-via-zoom-tickets-1407870461449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Introduction
Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. (60 minute session)
When
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Location
Online. Please register ahead of time to receive a Zoom link.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-march-11-2026-remote-via-zoom-tickets-1407870461449?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-session-march-11-2026-remote-via-zoom-tickets-1407870461449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Details
This session covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting/sextortion.
Some of the most prominent concerns currently surrounding use of social media platforms, smartphones, and artificial intelligence will be discussed.
Families will learn:
- Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
- The permanence of online posts/activity
- The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
- The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
- Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
- The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
- An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline
