This PowerPoint presentation is designed to help public librarians to train teenagers to use WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, safely and effectively. The target group for the training is teenagers aged 12-18 who already have basic mobile phone skills. 

Compiled by Ugne Lipeikaite, EIFL Public Library Innovation Programme Impact Manager, the presentation is based on the GSMA Mobile Internet Skills Training Toolkit.

The presentation is divided into three sections:

• Icebreaker Activity: Engage participants and set the tone for an interactive session.
• Training on Safe and Effective Use of WhatsApp: Training groups to use WhatsApp's features safely and effectively.
• Practice Activities: Three hands-on activities to reinforce learning and try out new skills. 

The training, with notes for trainers, is designed to be completed in approximately 90 minutes, but it can be adjusted for shorter or longer periods. Librarians can use the slides as they are or adapt them as needed for different groups.

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