| An online course |
| The Internet has become a ubiquitous element of today's society. Understanding how to safely navigate this powerful resource has now become a critical life skill. This six-week online course prepares educators to identify and minimize the risks they and their students may face when utilizing the Internet or any Web-enabled device. |
| Internet Safety for Educators will prepare you to teach your students how to safely use the Internet in and out of the classroom without fear of exposing themselves to risk. This course is vital to teachers who seek to more effectively use and communicate about technology in their classrooms. |
| Offered asynchronously in a rich online learning environment, you have the ability to "go to class" when it best fits your schedule. You'll have 24/7 online access to course materials and the ability to post comments to threaded discussion boards, submit assignments, and work on projects. |
| Course participants will develop an understanding of: | |
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The methods used by online criminals and predators to target children and teens |
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The risks associated with social networking sites, gaming, blogging and online dating |
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The kind of Information that, when posted online, puts individuals at risk |
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Common online scams like phishing and e-mail fraud |
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Emerging technologies like webcams, wikis and RSS |
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The issues families and friends should discuss to protect each other |