BAM DIGITAL MEDIA, LLC
Reduce Classroom Conflict Caused by
Student Digital Behavior
Trusted by those brands to build the campaigns that shape digital behavior—now teaching NYC schools how those same platforms actually work, and what to do about it.
Real skills.
Student Digital Literacy Workshop
- Immediate impact
- Addressing current student behavior issues
- Students understand digital consequences
- Reduced digital conflict
- Improved classroom awareness
Schools are trying to manage digital behavior
without ever teaching it.
One workshop changes the conversation—in classrooms, with parents, and in the hallways.
What Schools Are Dealing With Right Now
This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a behavior problem—and it starts online.
Group chat conflicts spill into classrooms
Drama that starts on a screen at 11pm walks through the school door at 8am. Teachers spend instructional time managing fallout they didn’t create.
Screenshot culture escalates drama fast
One message, screenshotted and shared, can ignite a school-wide conflict within hours. Students don’t understand digital permanence or consequence.
Students react instantly—thinking comes second
Platforms are designed for instant reaction. Students are trained by the algorithm to respond before they reflect. That behavior doesn’t stop at the school door.
Social media shapes attention and behavior
Infinite scroll, dopamine loops, and engagement tactics are engineered by billion-dollar companies. Students have no framework for understanding what’s being done to them.
Parents expect schools to handle it
Families are overwhelmed and look to schools for guidance. But most schools don’t have a curriculum that directly addresses the mechanics of digital behavior.
Existing programs don’t go deep enough
“Be safe online” messaging doesn’t explain why these platforms work the way they do. Students tune it out—because it doesn’t reflect their reality.
Students are not just using technology—they’re being shaped by it every single day. This isn’t just your school. It’s everywhere.
Our Programs & Workshops
Students are making decisions in environments designed to keep them reactive. Social media platforms are built to maximize engagement—not judgment, not awareness, not restraint.
That means students are constantly being pushed toward faster reactions, stronger emotions, and more public behavior. Without direct instruction, they are left to figure this out on their own.
That’s where these programs change everything.
Awareness-first programs that teach students, parents, and educators how social media algorithms actually work—and how to navigate them with confidence and critical thinking.
- Algorithm awareness & manipulation tactics
- Cyberbullying prevention & digital citizenship
- AI literacy & misinformation detection
- Screen time & healthy digital habits
- Online safety & privacy protection
Hands-on programs where students learn podcasting, blogging, Canva, and digital communication skills. Real tools, real output, real confidence for college and careers.
- Canva & visual storytelling
- Blogging & WordPress basics
- Podcasting foundations
- Newsletter creation
- Audience building & digital portfolio
Multi-Week Programs That Build Real, Lasting Skills
Each program track is available in 4, 8, or 12-week formats. Schools and organizations choose the depth that fits their schedule, goals, and budget.
- How algorithms decide what you see—and why
- Identifying manipulation tactics in real time
- Digital footprint awareness & privacy basics
- Cyberbullying: recognition, response, reporting
- Everything in 4 weeks, plus:
- AI literacy & spotting AI-generated content
- Misinformation detection & source evaluation
- Screen time patterns & breaking addictive loops
- Building healthy digital boundaries
- Age-appropriate online safety protocols
- Everything in 8 weeks, plus:
- Student-led digital literacy projects
- Peer education training: teaching others what they’ve learned
- Family engagement session for parents & caregivers
- Educator integration: embedding literacy into existing classes
- End-of-program presentations & portfolio documentation
- Introduction to content creation tools (Canva, Google Docs)
- What is a digital portfolio and why it matters
- Visual storytelling fundamentals
- Setting up a professional online presence
- Everything in 4 weeks, plus:
- Blogging & WordPress basics
- Podcasting: recording, editing, publishing
- Newsletter creation & audience building
- SEO fundamentals: how to get found online
- Real-world content project (published & live)
- Everything in 8 weeks, plus:
- Brand identity & niche development
- Monetization basics: sponsorships, digital products, freelancing
- Pitching yourself: resumes, bios & media kits
- Mock pitch session: students present their digital brand to a live panel for real feedback
- Capstone project: student-run digital campaign or publication
- What it means to be a digital creator in 2026
- Choosing your niche and defining your audience
- Introduction to content formats: video, audio, written, visual
- Setting up your creator toolkit (Canva, recording basics)
- Everything in 4 weeks, plus:
- Content strategy: planning, batching, and consistency
- Blogging and long-form writing for the web
- Podcast production: recording, editing, and publishing an episode
- Building and growing an email newsletter
- Understanding analytics: what the numbers actually mean
- Everything in 8 weeks, plus:
- Brand identity & visual consistency across platforms
- Monetization basics: affiliate, digital products, brand partnerships
- Building a media kit and pitching yourself professionally
- Mock pitch session: students present their digital brand to a live panel for real feedback
- Capstone: a complete, portfolio-ready digital creator profile
What Your School Looks Like After This Program
Based on direct classroom observation and teacher feedback from NYC schools—not a survey, not a study. Real rooms, real students.
The group chat drama stops reaching your classroom
Students recognize when they’re being pulled into digital conflict—and they’ve practiced choosing not to escalate it.
Students think before they post, screenshot, or share
They understand that what goes online is permanent—and that platforms are designed to make them act before they think.
Less time managing phone-related incidents
When students understand why they’re addicted to their phones, the compulsive checking decreases—and so does the classroom disruption.
Teachers have language for digital conflict, not just rules
Instead of confiscating devices and waiting for the next incident, educators can address the root behavior—and students actually respond to it.
Parents stop asking “why isn’t the school doing something?”
Parent workshops give families concrete tools and language—the school stops being the last line of defense and becomes the first source of support.
Students walk away with skills they’ll actually use
Not a one-time assembly. Not a poster on the wall. A framework they can apply every time they pick up their phone—which is hundreds of times a day.
Led by a 15-Year Digital Content Expert—Who Is Still Creating
I’ve spent over 15 years building a full-time career online—understanding exactly how platforms, algorithms, and digital behavior shape what people see and how they act. I’m not retired from it. I’m doing it right now.
I don’t teach theory. I teach students how the internet actually works—because I’ve lived it. I created campaigns for Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and P&G. I built Brooklyn Active Mama into a platform with 100K+ monthly readers and I’m still growing it today. That current, lived experience is what makes this different from every other digital literacy program your school has seen.
I Don’t Just Teach This.
I Live It—Right Now.
Most digital literacy educators study the internet. I built a career on it—and I’m still building it today. Brooklyn Active Mama isn’t a past credential. It’s a live, active platform with 100,000+ monthly readers that I run while teaching your students, parents, and communities how the system works.
I spent 15 years inside the rooms where the campaigns were built—Disney, Netflix, Amazon, P&G. I know how algorithms are designed to capture attention because I helped design those strategies. That insider knowledge is what separates this work from every other digital literacy program out there.
This work isn’t just professional—it’s personal, it’s local, and it’s rooted in real Brooklyn values.
The PILLARS Framework
My signature system that transforms scattered digital skills into a cohesive operating system for digital literacy
🔎 Awareness
Understanding how social media algorithms actually workfrom someone who built campaigns for them. We expose manipulation tactics so you can spot them.
- Smart With Screens Podcast
- Algorithm Awareness Workshops
- School Programs
🛡 Safety
Practical protection strategies for your digital life. Privacy settings, online boundaries, and recognizing red flags before they become problems.
- Digital Citizenship Programs
- Parent Workshops
- Senior Safety Training
💪 Agency
Taking control of your relationship with technology. Breaking addictive patterns and making intentional choices about screen time and engagement.
- Smart With Screens Program
- Parent Education Sessions
- Teen Workshops
🚀 Application
Using digital tools for positive outcomesbuilding your own “digital home” with blogs and websites instead of renting space on social platforms.
- Traffic Tricks Course
- Blogging For Black Girls
- Creator Training
Certified MWBE
Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise
Procurement-Ready for NYC & NYS Partnerships
BAM Digital Media LLC is a certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in both New York City and New York State. This certification means we’re fully vetted, compliant, and ready to work with government agencies, public schools, libraries, and organizations that prioritize equity and excellence in their partnerships.
Our MWBE status streamlines procurement processes and demonstrates our commitment to bringing diverse, culturally competent perspectives to digital literacy education across New York.
Download Capability StatementSmart With Screens Podcast
The insider’s guide to understanding how social media really worksfrom someone who built the campaigns that got you hooked.
Every episode breaks down the manipulation tactics, algorithm secrets, and engagement strategies the big platforms don’t want you to understand. This isn’t generic “screen time bad” adviceit’s the real mechanics of digital manipulation explained by someone who created campaigns for Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and P&G.
New episodes weekly
Get The Digital Literacy Playbook
The essential guide for NYC schools, libraries, and organizations ready to implement effective digital literacy programming
Here’s How to Get Started
No complicated procurement process. No long wait. We make it simple for schools and organizations to access quality digital literacy programming.
Choose a Program
Single workshop, 4-week series, or full 12-week curriculum
Schedule a Call
We discuss your school’s specific needs, audience, and goals
Customize It
We tailor the curriculum to your grade levels and priorities
Book Your Dates
Lock in your schedule—we handle the rest
What Happens After You Book
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking digital literacy workshops with BAM Digital Media
How long is a typical workshop?
Our standard workshops are 45-60 minutes, but we customize length based on your needs. We offer everything from single-session introductions to multi-week comprehensive curricula. After-school programs typically run 45-60 minutes per session.
Can this be funded through Project PIVOT?
Yes! Our digital literacy workshops are Project PIVOT eligible. We’re familiar with the application process and can provide all necessary documentation. As a NYC & NYS certified MWBE, we streamline the procurement process for public schools.
Do you provide materials?
Absolutely. Every workshop includes participant handouts, digital resources, and follow-up materials for continued learning. For schools and organizations, we also provide educator guides and parent take-home resources to extend the learning beyond our sessions.
What ages do you teach?
We serve all ages from elementary school (grades K-5) through seniors. Each program is age-appropriate and tailored to developmental stages. Our curriculum adapts for middle schoolers, high schoolers, parents, educators, and older adults.
Are workshops available virtually?
Yes! All our workshops can be delivered virtually via Zoom, Google Meet, or your preferred platform. We’ve refined our virtual delivery to be just as engaging as in-person sessions, with interactive elements and breakout activities.
What makes your approach different?
Unlike generic digital citizenship programs, we teach how social media algorithms and platforms actually workfrom someone who spent 15 years building campaigns for Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and P&G. Our PILLARS framework provides a systematic approach, not scattered tips.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance for single workshops, and 8-12 weeks for multi-session programs. Spring and fall are our busiest seasons, so earlier booking ensures your preferred dates.
What’s your service area?
We primarily serve New York City (all five boroughs) with in-person workshops. Virtual workshops are available nationwide. We’re based in Brooklyn and have deep roots in NYC public schools, libraries, and community organizations.
Do you offer professional development for educators?
Yes! We provide PD workshops for teachers and administrators on integrating digital literacy into curriculum, understanding student online behavior, and teaching algorithm awareness. These sessions can count toward required PD hours.
What happens after I submit a proposal request?
Within 48 hours, we’ll send you a customized proposal based on your needs, including pricing, scheduling options, and curriculum overview. We’ll then schedule a brief call to answer questions and finalize details. No pressurewe’re here to find the right fit for your organization.
Stop Reacting to Digital Conflict.
Start Preventing It.
Every week without this program is another week of group chat drama spilling into your hallways, another incident report, another parent phone call. One workshop changes the conversation—with students, with parents, and inside your classrooms. Let’s get it scheduled.
Questions first? Email [email protected] — we respond within 24 hours.