The Mind Your Messages podcast is structured around various themes that focus on specific skills or needs related to online communication technologies. Each episode is based on one of these themes and features a story about young people using technology and exploring both positive and negative experiences. However, these stories are just the starting point for conversations about important topics and issues related to digital communication. The podcast doesn’t provide a definitive answer or “correct” way to handle situations, but instead encourages open and honest communication and critical thinking. Join us for each exciting episode to start the conversation about messaging that matters.

Digital Citizenship

  • Behaving responsibly online
  • Respecting others’ privacy
  • Promoting healthy and respectful online interactions.
  • Understanding the impact of words and actions on others
  • Being aware of legal and ethical implications of online behaviour
  • Taking responsibility for own online actions
  • Building and maintaining trust in online relationships by being honest, reliable, and respectful
  • Protecting the trust of others by respecting their privacy and not sharing sensitive information without their consent

Communication Skills

  • Communicating clearly and effectively online
  • Using appropriate language, tone, and formatting
  • Expressing oneself in a clear and concise manner
  • Being clear and transparent in communication to build trust with others online
  • Being open to feedback and willing to listen to others in order to maintain trust in online relationships.

Media Literacy

  • Evaluating the credibility of online sources
  • Recognizing propaganda, fake news, and other biassed or misleading information
  • Identifying the motivations and agendas of different sources
  • Recognizing techniques used to manipulate readers

Problem Solving

  • Using problem-solving skills to handle technical issues or troubleshoot problems when communicating online
  • Thinking critically and creatively to find solutions to challenges that may arise during online communication.

Conflict Resolution

  • Handling conflicts and misunderstandings in a constructive and respectful manner
  • Listening to others’ perspectives
  • Expressing own thoughts and feelings clearly
  • Finding common ground or compromise
  • Resolving conflicts in a way that maintains trust in online relationships
  • Communicating openly and honestly to build trust and resolve misunderstandings

Emotional Intelligence

  • Recognizing and managing own emotions
  • Recognizing emotions of others through tone and body language, even in digital communication
  • Building trust in online relationships by being empathetic and understanding of others’ emotions and needs
  • Recognizing when someone may be violating your trust online and taking steps to protect yourself