We are passionate about equipping our students and their communities with the knowledge and tools to create a healthier digital world. Our classes teach mindful online behavior with a focus on mental health, peer relationships and prioritizing life away from screens.
Our Course Offerings for Schools:
5th or 6th GradePackage: The Digital Driver’s License Series
Course overview:
This five-session, highly interactive course equips students with the skills and knowledge to live and flourish in our vast digital world. Students will leave our course with the following skills:
Creating healthy digital habits that optimize physical and mental health
Protecting their long-term digital footprints
Shielding privacy online and staying safe from online predators
Making smart decisions with text communication and social media
Navigating online group dynamics and managing cyberbullying and digital drama
Identifying clickbait and scams and separating fact from fiction
What you will get:
Five 30- or 45-minute classes for 5th grade or 6th grade taught by EmpowerMe teachers
Two workshops for families on building healthy digital households and setting up screen time and app controls
Template community social media and smartphone guidelines
Optional additional teaching materials for school teachers to use to reinforce EmpowerMe lessons
3rd or 4th GradePackage: The Jr. Digital Driver’s License Series
Similar to package above, but with three or four classes for younger students to begin developing their digital driving skills.