Welcome to the training “Create and Moderate Safe Digital Spaces“!
About This Training
Social media is seen as an important part of young people’s lives and a way to access relevant information, express themselves, engage and learn online. However, online abuse, stigmatisation and harassment can discourage (marginalised) youth from participating in discussions about sensitive issues and expressing themselves freely.
Community moderation is a key element to building and maintain a respectful, and inclusive digital space. Careful strategic moderation of online conversations helps build trust among community members, which, in turn, can nurture diverse and resilient communities and foster strong relationships among members.
RNW Media is highly experienced in implementing the kind of community moderation which encourages young people to engage in respectful dialogue, thereby allowing everyone to have a voice. This can be done by being appreciative towards the conversations that start by valuing contributions regardless political affiliation, region, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other intersecting identities and by encouraging the participants to be respectful. This training covers the creation of community and moderation guidelines, the application of moderation strategies, and techniques for self-care & resilience for the moderators themselves.
Learning Goals
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Be aware of what moderation is and its importance for creating safe online spaces
- Examine and apply different moderation techniques
- Elaborate moderation guidelines to ensure safe digital spaces
- Identify different techniques to address challenging situations and risks
- Understand the importance of building resilience and coping mechanisms for moderators
You will be able to find the PPTs here.