The WISE Learning Model: Kids Get It

The WISE learning model—Wonder, Investigate, Share, Empower—perfectly meets teens where they are: on their phones, watching videos, and sharing information with peers. This innovative approach to e-bike safety education leverages teens' natural digital habits to deliver critical safety knowledge through engaging micro-lessons organized into four comprehensive topic areas.

How WISE Transforms E-Bike Safety Education

The WISE model creates a powerful framework for teen engagement by aligning with how today's digital natives naturally learn and interact:

Why This Approach Works for Today's Teens

The WISE learning model's effectiveness stems from its alignment with teen psychology and learning preferences. This approach doesn't just teach essential safety skills—it cultivates leadership, teamwork, and responsibility that extends far beyond e-bike riding.

Comprehensive Course Structure: Four Essential Topic Areas

• Gearing Up for Safety: 

  • Different types of e-bikes and their capabilities

  • State and local laws governing e-bike usage

  • Essential safety gear selection and proper fitting

  • Battery safety protocols including charging, storage, and maintenance to prevent hazards like overheating or fires

• Defensive Riding, Passenger Safety and Rules of the Road

  • Hazard avoidance techniques for common road scenarios

  • Traffic signal recognition and appropriate responses

  • How carrying passengers impacts balance, braking distance, and overall control

  • Defensive riding strategies that anticipate potential dangers

• Social Responsibility & Advocacy

  • Group riding etiquette and communication

  • Peer accountability systems that encourage responsible choices

  • Advocacy skills for promoting safe riding practices among friends

  • Understanding the impact of riding choices on the broader community

• Expert-Led Safety Micro-Sessions

  • Police Officer: "Top 3 Mistakes Teens Make & How to Avoid Them"

  • Firefighter: "Myth or Fact: Can E-Bike Batteries Explode?"

  • EMT: "First Aid Essentials for Crashes"

  • Mental Health Professional: "Staying Calm Under Pressure"

Taking Action: The Urgency of E-Bike Safety Education

With the summer fast approaching, now is the critical time to enroll teens in this potentially life-saving course. As of April 15, 2025, communities across the country are seeing increased e-bike adoption among teens, making proper safety education more urgent than ever.

This isn't just a course—it's a comprehensive toolkit that builds the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for a lifetime of safe riding. By investing in their safety today, parents and educators can help ensure teens develop the confidence and responsibility needed for worry-free riding.

The WISE learning model represents the future of safety education: meeting teens where they are with content that engages, informs, and empowers them to make better choices—not just because they're told to, but because they understand why it matters.

As an added bonus, every WheelWise enrollment is an automatic entry into our exciting giveaway. Two lucky families will win a brand new e-bike or scooter—perfect for safe, fun rides this season. Winners will be announced this Thursday at 7:00 PM, so don’t miss your chance!

Join the Movement for Safer Teens and Safer Roads

By enrolling your teen in WheelWise, you’re not just investing in their safety—you’re joining a growing community committed to making our streets safer for everyone. Together, we can create a culture where micro-mobility is both fun and responsible.

When learning is fun, safety concepts stick better and teens are more likely to retain and apply them.

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