Social Media and Children/Students: Challenges - Continuing Professional Development

Social Media and Children: Challenges for Teachers & Professionals

This summer, UCC will offer CPD addressing issues that can arise around Social Media for those working with Children. 

These one-day training courses are aimed at teachers, social workers, psychologists, youth workers, club leaders, sports coaches or any other professionals working with children.
 
Topics covered will include:
 
Introduction to Social Media (e.g. social networking sites, social messaging apps, video streaming sites)

• What is popular among Irish children

• What are the challenges for organisations/professionals (e.g. online pressures, sexting, happy-slapping, snapchat streaks, mental health issues, screen-time)

• How can organisations/professionals discuss safe use of social media with children

• Resources for use with children

 
Introduction to Cyber-bullying

• Forms of Cyber-bullying currently experienced by Irish children (e.g. fraping, outing, sub-tweeting)

• The role of the bystander

• How to identify cyber-bullying

• How to deal with cyber-bullying cases

 
Legal Aspects & Acceptable Use Policies/Anti-Bullying Policies

• Irish law regarding online activities

• Organisation Policies (e.g. AUP, Anti-Bullying, Code of Behaviour)

• Additional aspects that should be incorporated & implementation of policies

 
Question & Answer Session

Training is delivered by Dr. Maureen Griffin (MGMS Training).