Online behaviour and social media
The impact on their wellbeing of a student’s online behaviour and social media use will depend on their skill with and knowledge of the various platforms, their engagement with the online environment and their personal resilience.
By learning about students’ online behaviour patterns, and teaching them about the benefits of social media as well as the risks associated with disclosing personal information in online environments, teachers will be better equipped to support their students’ wellbeing.
Use of a wellbeing- and strengths-based approach when talking about social media and online behaviour positions teachers to support their students in the ever-changing online and social media environment. Information provided in this package ensures that teachers will have the background knowledge to confidently deliver ReachOut Schools’ social media classroom activities.
Use these resources to learn more about concepts relating to students’ online behaviour and social media use.
Students and social media
Learn more about social media, and about teaching students how to use it safely.
Teachers' guide to the social media age restrictions
Learn how the upcoming social media age restrictions may impact your students and the role you can play in supporting them to cope with change.
Benefits of internet and social media
Literature shows that there are many benefits of internet and social media in young peoples lives.
How young people seek help online
Young people instinctively seek help online rather than seeing face to face services.
Disclosing personal information
Worried about young people disclosing personal information online? This resource provides tips for support workers on good information security practices.
Cyberbullying and students
Learn how to support students who have been cyberbullied.