Generation Online – Event on Online Behavior

On November 13, 2014, Mecodia held an information session for lower-grade students and their parents on the media world of young people; this event series was made possible by Sparkasse Marburg-Biedenkopf.

During an evening event, interested parents, teachers, and educators had the opportunity to get a glimpse into the world of WhatsApp and Facebook and learn about online safety. The services most commonly used by young people were demonstrated live, and recommendations were provided for their safe use.

On the same day, 90-minute workshops on the topic “Mobile Media Use—Staying Safe on the Go” were held for all 6th and 7th-grade classes, during which questions were discussed with the students and guidance was provided:

What kinds of media are young people engaging with today?
What makes the various programs for young people so appealing?
What are the opportunities and risks of new media?
What do young people need to know and be able to do in order to use media effectively?