• Empowering kids for a responsible digital future.

Savvy Social Media for Kids

Empowering kids for a responsible digital future

In today’s interconnected world, social media plays a significant role in our lives. Our social media course is designed to equip children with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate social media responsibly. By fostering a culture of digital citizenship, critical thinking and online safety, we aim to empower kids to make informed decisions while encouraging positive online interactions.

It’s crucial to equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. Together, let’s create a safer and more inclusive online community for our future generation. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!

There are two versions of this course powered by Think Digital Academy, one for children (ages 6 – 12) and another for teens (ages 13 – 18).

Course overview

  1. Introduction to social media
    • How to be careful, clever and kind online
  2. The different types of social media
    • What it is and how to use it safely
    • Social media rules to remember
  3. Understanding online content
    • Reading and interpreting online content
    • Understanding the implications of what you post on social media
    • Using Emojis
    • Reporting unsafe and distasteful occurrences
  4. Active listening
    • Engaging with others on social media
    • Tips on polite and respectful online interactions
  5. Protecting yourself when on social media
    • Protecting your body
    • Protecting your mind
  6. Cyberbullying
    • Taking care when you are online
    • Respecting privacy
    • Understanding and recognising cyberbullying
    • Being kind online
  7. Summary and wrap up
    • Summary discussion and Q&A

Want to know more?

Read our Think Tank article about how to six tips on how to keep your child safe on social media.

It’s crucial for children to understand how to use social media safely and responsibly. Our course teaches valuable skills such as protecting personal information online, identifying and avoiding cyberbullying and creating a positive digital footprint.


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Sarabibi Varachia

I love that there is an option of tutor support, and that it can be done at my own pace, the free 14 day trial gives a good idea of the course before signing up.

Janine Gouws

My daughter has gone from strength to strength since joining Think Digital Academy. She is now so used to taking notes after watching and reading through the material that she has taken comprehensive notes during her Zoom swimming sessions and is able to explain everything that she has learnt easily from her notes. This is a child who really battled in the conventional schooling system and has undergone a tremendous change since joining Think Digital Academy. Thank you to the Think Digital Team you truly are a spectacular team 😁

Neldie VdMerwe Viljoen

It was the best decision to enroll my grade 10 and 12 kids here. They can't get enough of the interesting lessons. The people are so pleasant and always help with kindness, no matter how many times you call to ask for help. You are the BEST!!!!

Judy-anne Naude

Love the platform, very user friendly.

Annie Andrews

My boys are very much enjoying this. And I love that you can do this anywhere. We take our ipads to the park, and we work from there. I love it!

Bob Howard

TDA is by far the best home schooling platform in South Africa. As a digital home school, I as a student can be anywhere, literally, and do my work. My marks have gone up, I no longer have to travel 2 hours a day and I am much more focused on school work.

Michelle Ferreira

The best. My kids love it!

Lorinda Everson

Love them!! They allow children to be children!!

Kharmen Wicks

Great home school option - we had a great experience last year during Covid lockdown. Our matric daughter passed with a university exemption - we were very happy with the support she received while she was doing her online studies with them - thank you Think Digital!!!

Stephanie Hibbert

We did the 2 week trial and my son loved it. We've now paid for it and he sits for an hr at a time and does his work im very happy with how much he enjoys this program.
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