A.L.E.R.T: Family Internet Safety Event
Internet Safety Workshop for families, parents, educators, and caregivers
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ALERT is FortSafety’s critically acclaimed, 5-star-rated Internet Safety Event. The engaging workshop empowers any audience to protect children and their families from digital dangers and toxic cyberhabits in 5 easy steps. Ten years in the making, this highly customizable master class in internet safety can be taught to parents, grandparents, caregivers, nonprofits, educators, and civic organizations.
Unlike other internet safety programs, the ALERT system requires no prior technical skills… Essentially, anybody can learn how to protect their loved ones from digital dangers ( online predators or cyberbullying) and toxic cyber habits (excessive gaming, extreme sexual content, or social media obsession).
Some of the Topics Covered:
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Identifying inappropriate technology use
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The 3 c's of Internet Safety
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Addressing Sexting and Personal Privacy
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Recognizing symptoms of gaming addiction
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Teaching and modeling empathy and empowerment
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Positive social media use
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An easy-to-follow workflow template for creating an Internet safety system in your home
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As John says during the introduction of ALERT:
Pointing at the audience, “Let me put you at ease right now…you all have the capability to become the digital protector your family and friends need. Let me put it another way: you are the most effective internet safety service on the planet… because you won't break or need updating, become obsolete, or ever give up on your kids. Own that! “