Course Code: CPD1607

Course Title: Social Media and Children: Challenges for Professionals

Duration: 5 hours

Date:

• Monday, 14th August 2017

Qualifications: Cert of Attendance

NFQ Level: N/A

Costs: €70

Closing Date: 10th August 2017

Next Intake: Summer 2018

This one-day event is aimed at 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

 

This event has been accredited by the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW)

This CPD offering currently has the following date available for registrations:

• Monday, 14th August 2017 (Registration Closing Thursday 10th August)

Registrations will include lunch.

 

*REGISTRATIONS CLOSED*

To register your interest for 2018, please email cpd@ucc.ie