As millions of young people head back to school, Educators aims to help better understand how teens are using Snapchat and become aware of the safety resources available. The videos provide detailed information on the features schools can use and safety precautions for young people.
The guide provides educators with materials they can share with parents and counselors to help students navigate serious online risks like bullying, mental health issues and sextortion. Snap also wants to get feedback directly from educators on how the app is being used in school communities.
is to help educators stay connected with their students, and knowledge of online platforms plays an important role in that. A toolkit the company developed in partnership with provides educators with information on how they can better support their students’ online safety and wellbeing. Of course, you have to explain how Snapchat works.
According to Snap, more than 20 million U.S. teens use . Schools across the country are taking different approaches to controlling phone use. Some require students to . Some states prohibit students from using their phones in the classroom or on school grounds. The merits of blanket phone bans in schools are up for debate, but there’s no denying the value of giving educators and students a better understanding of how to safely use their devices, various apps, and the internet.
