Course summary
Social media allows for greater interaction in the education community. It can also be a challenging space if you are not fully aware of how to protect your privacy in the popular social platforms. This course will explore the practical steps you can take to protect yourself (and your professional identity) in the online environment.
You will learn:
- online environment, including risks
- privacy
- what kids are looking at
- further resources.
Course time:
This course will take 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours at the following levels:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW:
- 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
- 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
This program has been approved for accreditation within the ACT for 2023.
Please be advised you will be accredited within 14 days of completion.
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Course Content
Getting Started
Online Environment
Privacy
What the Kids are Looking at
Further Resources
Reflection
Course instructors
Madelaine Imber is a leadership coach and instructional designer with experience across a diverse range of educational settings including schools, government departments, TAFEs, universities and the not-for-profit sector. She is passionate about good quality teacher professional learning.
Jarryd Bendall from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. After a myriad of roles in law, medicine, used car sales, and as the mascot for the Western Bulldogs AFL team, Jarryd eventually taught primary school for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
This course will take 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.
Will I get proof of completion?
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish, which you can access any time via your personal dashboard, it will also be sent to you by email.
Is this course accredited?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours at the following levels:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW:
- 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
- 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities.
This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours professional development for teachers in the ACT. Please be advised you will be accredited within 14 days of completion.
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