This one-day event is aimed at teachers (primary and secondary school level), principals, deputy principals, special needs assistants.
Topics covered will include:
Introduction to Social Media (e.g. social networking sites, social messaging apps, video streaming sites)
- What is popular among Irish students/children
- What are the challenges for students/teachers/school (e.g. online pressures, sexting, happy-slapping, snapchat streaks, mental health issues, screen-time)
- How can teachers/schools discuss safe use of social media with students
- Resources for use in the classroom
Introduction to Cyber-bullying
- Forms of Cyber-bullying currently experienced by Irish students (e.g. fraping, outing, sub-tweeting)
- The role of the bystander
- How to identify cyber-bullying
- How to deal with cyber-bullying cases within school
Legal Aspects & Acceptable Use Policies/Anti-Bullying Policies
- Irish law regarding online activities
- School Policies (e.g. AUP, Anti-Bullying, Code of Behaviour)
- Guidelines from Department of Education & Skills
- Additional aspects that should be incorporated & implementation of policies
Question & Answer Session