Rathmines Library are holding two classes (the first for Parents, the second for Parents and children together) in relation to using social media apps in a safe way.  The classes take place on Saturday 16th and 23rd May respectively.  Places are limited and bookins essential.  Please email rathmineslibrary@dublincity.ie to book your place.

The outlined plan for the classes are:

• Are all social networks the same?
• Talking about the different sites and how they differ and how they work.
• Talk about how to control privacy settings.
• Every site has different ones so will look at a few popular sites.
• Look at the usability of different media.               
• Looking at the design and  what makes it user friendly
• Why people use sites.
• Looking at the behaviour of each site and motivations for use
• Quiz!
• Does Technology affect behaviour?
• Looking at the many ways technology alters human behaviour
• The dangers but also the  positives of social networking
• Evidence of experiences of users – some bad and some good
• Digital Literacy.
• A cause for concern in Ireland –  keeping  up with change
• Questions and Answers

The Parents with Children / Young People’s Workshop Outline:

Brief outlined plan: this will be somewhat similar to the parent talk, but directed at children / young people. The aim here is for young people  to discuss each area that was mentioned previously.

• Are all social networks the same?
• Why Students use sites.
• Retaking the Quiz
• How does Technology affect your behaviour?
• Play a game time.
• What do you think are the dangers and positives of tech?
• Questions and Answers

This looks like a really interesting event and of course very relevant for young people and parents who are both surrounded by mobile apps and social media these days.