Social Media and Students: Challenges for Teachers
Social Media and Students: Challenges for Teachers
This Spring, UCC will once again offer CPD addressing issues that can arise around Social Media for teachers and their students.
This one-day training course is aimed at teachers, principles, SNA's or anyone working with students in a school environment.
Topics covered will include:
Introduction to Social Media (e.g. social networking sites, social messaging apps, video streaming sites)
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What is popular among Irish children
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What are the challenges for organisations/professionals (e.g. online pressures, sexting, happy-slapping, snapchat streaks, mental health issues, screen-time)
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How can organisations/professionals discuss safe use of social media with children
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Resources for use with children
Introduction to Cyber-bullying
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Forms of Cyber-bullying currently experienced by Irish children (e.g. fraping, outing, sub-tweeting)
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The role of the bystander
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How to identify cyber-bullying
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How to deal with cyber-bullying cases
Legal Aspects & Acceptable Use Policies/Anti-Bullying Policies
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Irish law regarding online activities
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Organisation Policies (e.g. AUP, Anti-Bullying, Code of Behaviour)
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Additional aspects that should be incorporated & implementation of policies
Question & Answer Session
Training is delivered by Dr. Maureen Griffin (MGMS Training).
Take a look at the video below for a taste of what you can expect on the day.
Video
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM IST
Places still available on the following dates:
11th April 2018
Registrations from 9.30am
Location
University College Cork (Exact Location will depend on numbers)
Fees/Admission
€70 Early Bird Registration Fee (see website for further details)
Contact Information
Katie Sandham, Centre for CPD, UCC
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