Course summary
Protecting Yourself Online: A Guide for Educators is an essential course for educators looking to safely navigate the digital world. With the rise of social media and online interactions, it’s more important than ever to protect your personal and professional identity. This course covers practical steps to safeguard your privacy and manage your online presence effectively.
You’ll explore key risks in the online environment, how to protect your privacy, and what students are engaging with online. Plus, you’ll gain access to further resources to stay informed and ensure your digital safety. A must for any educator looking to manage their online footprint securely.
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 ACT:
- 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
- 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI. However, it can be counted towards teacher-identified learning hours (ACT).
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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:
- 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
- 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities.
This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher-identified learning hours (ACT).
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