Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Family Partnerships
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Learning Resilience
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Early Support
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Responding Together
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
- Technologies
Target audience
- Primary school
Target groups
- Whole class
Aims
DiGii Social provides children aged 10 to 13 with educational social-media-like experience that promotes their online safety, civility and savviness. DiGii Social applies clever technology to guide a child through establising their identity online, inform their choices and teach them the skills vital to their lifelong digital health, and personal and social safety.Program theory
DiGii Social uses the principles of positive psychology, targeting self-development and supporting children to focus on their strengths, express gratitude and develop positive coping skills. The gamified platform also applies social learning theory by helping children learn from strong role models and through vicarious reinforcement. The principles of cognitive behaviour therapy guide children as they assess and evaluate their thinking and actions through the lens of digital life.Topics
DiGii Social topics sit under three pillars: digital health and wellbeing; digital safety and self-protection; and digital relationships and legalities. Within those pillars, topics include physical health, responsible decision making, critical thinking, gratitude and social and emotional learning. The platform teaches children how and when to report and seek help, and the content covers inappropriate content and contact, cyberbullying, trolling and cyber self-protection.Cost
Program structure
DiGii Social can be used just like any social media – a quick scroll before school as children come in and get set up or in the spare minutes after finishing a lesson, when children have finished ahead of others. The platform hosts a library of more than 50 educational animated tutorials and challenges (including quizzes, scenario-solving, gratitude training) that the teacher or administrator is able to launch onto a message board for all children.Instructor
- Teacher
Instructor training
Teachers have access to online professional learning modules.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Online webinars
- Posters
- Workbook
Ongoing support
Helpdesk support with instant access to wizard, pdf download and live support.Parent involvement
- Other (please specify)
Origin of program
Australia
DiGii Social
Program authors
Claire Orange
- 6 Alford Rise,Leeming WA 6149 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
No |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Comprehensive |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Randomised control trial |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Completely |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Web based |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
Yes |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 22 June 2021