Swisscom launches media courses for schoolchildren throughout Switzerland

The new media guide Enter is now also available and provides useful tips and information on the topic of online safety. Media skills are becoming increasingly important in order to deal responsibly and safely with the challenges of the Internet, according to a press release issued by Swisscom on Tuesday. It is therefore now offering media courses for upper school classes throughout Switzerland. Teachers can choose between the four modules "The fascination of new media", "Rights on the Internet", "Social networks" and "Safe surfing". With the support of the teacher and a Swisscom expert, the pupils work together in groups, reflect on their own media behavior and learn how to deal with the dangers and challenges.

The first courses have already been held in seven municipalities. Due to the great demand - more than 200 teachers have already registered - the offer is now being extended to the whole of Switzerland and will be permanently included in the range of courses, Swisscom continues. The aim is for every third high school student to have attended a Swisscom media course over the next few years. The new courses are part of the corporate responsibility strategy and are intended to show that Swisscom is aware of its social responsibility.

New media guide Enter on the subject of security
In the new edition of the Enter media guide on the subject of safety, experts have their say and give practical tips on how to help children use cell phones and computers safely. Parents and young people also talk about their own experiences with digital media. How seriously should cyberbullying be taken? How does Facebook really work? What is right and what is wrong online? The guide can be ordered free of charge at Swisscom.ch/enter. This link also provides an online supplement to the brochure with video interviews and further information on security settings and copyright as well as a media literacy test.