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Digital Literacy, Privacy, and Opportunities Intermediate/Middle Students Ages 12-14 (Grades 6-8)

Program Length

75
Min

Audience

Schools & Youth

Delivery Options

In-Person, Live Broadcast, Group VOD, Video on Demand
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This program equips youth with the tools and knowledge to understand how the digital world works, what risks exist, and how to protect themselves and their online identities. As technology continues to shape every aspect of our lives, young people must develop digital literacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking to make smart, safe choices online.


Designed to be empowering rather than fear-based, this session emphasizes practical skills, personal responsibility, and the positive potential of the internet when used with intention.


Key Program Components


• The Power of the Internet & Technology

  • Understand the internet as a massive system of connected servers

  • Learn who actually owns your data and how companies profit from it

  • Recognize that technology is likely part of your personal success story

  • Discover the positive, creative potential of online platforms


• Tracking & Privacy Basics

  • Explore how devices, apps, and websites track user behavior

  • Learn what kind of data is collected

  • Understand that even “private” accounts are never fully private


• Risks: Data Management & Human Error

  • See real-life examples of major data leaks and hacking incidents

  • Understand how simple mistakes can lead to serious privacy issues


• Privacy Controls

  • Learn practical steps to protect your data and online identity

  • Recognize how data can spread or fall into the wrong hands via lost, stolen, or hacked devices


• Online Reputation & Digital Footprint

  • Understand how your online presence shapes how others see you

  • Reflect on positive behaviors: creativity, learning, support, activism

  • Discuss negative behaviors: trolling, drama, oversharing, or illegal activity


• Understanding Online Content

  • Learn how filters, algorithms, and misinformation distort your view

  • Practice critical thinking to verify online content


• Self-Control & Digital Boundaries

  • Empower youth to make intentional choices around tech use


This program fosters not just awareness, but digital resilience, the ability to navigate, participate in, and shape the online world with purpose, confidence, and care.

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Program Delivery Options

HD LIVE Broadcasts

Pricing

$475

The White Hatter Broadcasting Studio operates within a dedicated 1,000 sq. ft. video production space, offering far more than a typical laptop webcam meeting.

 

With an 8-camera HD and 4K setup, we use industry-leading webinar-based broadcasting software and hardware to deliver a professional, high-quality experience. Our platform provides a safe, secure, and private online learning environment, featuring quality video and audio.

We can also integrate with other virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other web-based service upon request.

In-Person Presentations

Pricing

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A traditional, group-style lecture delivered live at your location. Our team arrives with the necessary equipment to deliver an engaging and interactive presentation tailored to your audience. Perfect for schools, organizations, or community groups looking for a face-to-face learning experience. In-person sessions allow for real-time interaction, questions, and a dynamic connection with the presenter.

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Group Premiere VOD

Pricing

$350

Renting an individual VOD is limited to one active device watching the video at a time.


For groups that need to watch the content simultaneously or at different times throughout the day, the Group Premiere VOD is a great solution.

For a full 24-hour period, anyone in your group—anywhere—can participate in the presentation.


Please connect with our office to arrange a Group Premiere VOD.

Audience

Individual VOD

Pricing

$9.99

Video on Demand (VOD) is a digital media distribution system that allows users to access video content whenever they choose, rather than following a fixed broadcast schedule. With VOD, viewers can stream video content over the internet to watch on their own time, from any device. It's just like renting a Movie online.

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Watch an Example Live Broadcast

Why The White Hatter?

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Beyond our program presentations, our organizations expanding resource list designed for youth, school, Parents, businesses and working professionals.

Resources

Our program is not just about internet safety, it’s also about digital citizenship and literacy, online ethics, online critical thinking, and the challenges surrounding privacy, cyberbullying, and what we can do now to protect their digital footprint. 

Digital Citizenship

Our work in the area of internet safety and digital literacy has been recognized by various awards.

Canadian Order Of Merit

BC Medal of Good Citizenship

BC Social Innovations Youth Award

Award-Winning

While others in our industry seek out police endorsements or advertise that they have or do work with law enforcement, we are comprised of current or past law enforcement professionals, and bring this experience and pedigree to all of our programs.

Experience

We stay current on everything we do, and we have documented evidence that our presentation positively changes internet behaviour. We are also very proud of the fact that our programs have intervened in the lives of many, especially in our grade school programs

Current

Our programs are designed not only from extensive experience but also academic support. Members of The White Hatter Team come from a variety of backgrounds in formal post-secondary education and bring a breadth of knowledge with how technology impacts the world from each individual and society.

Academic Rigour

Guiding Principles and Standards

Expertise

We don’t just teach online safety and digital literacy, we live it.

Professionalism

Our presentation and education services are backed equally by our team’s real-world experiences.

Respect

We never have and never will shame, out, or embarrass those we help

Passion

We actively remain engaged in the communities we are invited into.

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