Child Focus has developed a practical and engaging lesson package designed to introduce young people to CyberSquad, an online platform where they can find help and support for online challenges. This workshop empowers students to explore CyberSquad while fostering empathy, solidarity, and problem-solving skills.

What is the Goal of the Workshop?

The workshop serves as a gateway for students to discover CyberSquad.be, showing them that they are not alone when facing online issues. It encourages them to recognize unacceptable online situations, understand the importance of mutual aid, and take proactive steps toward resolving problems. The workshop emphasizes solidarity and creativity, inspiring students to use CyberSquad as both a resource and a community for support.

Workshop Features

• Exploring CyberSquad: Students learn about the platform, its purpose, and how it can help them and their peers in the digital world.
• Interactive discussions: Activities focus on themes such as online safety, respect, and supporting one another.
• Empowerment and action: Students are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and find ways to offer and seek help.

Workshop Structure

• Target audience: Middle and high school students aged 12–18.
• Duration: The lesson spans approximately 100 minutes, divided into 7 phases. It can be delivered in two consecutive lessons or split into two sessions.
• Requirements: An internet connection and access to computers or tablets for exploring CyberSquad.be.
• Educational goals: The workshop aligns with key competencies, including citizenship, digital literacy, social-emotional skills, and creative problem-solving.