Digital Citizenship in the classroom

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Summary

This course prepares educators to navigate the positive and negative aspects of digital citizenship. Participants will explore technical threats like malware and phishing alongside pedagogical strands including Image & Identity, Digital Wellbeing, and Online Bullying. It emphasizes the impact of online relationships (e.g., online misogyny) and the critical evaluation of information (mis-, dis-, and mal-information)

Who is it for?

Teachers and leaders in primary settings, in state schools in Wales

What topics are covered?

• Intro to digital citizenship in the classroom

• Why it is important for pupils and staff

• Image, Identity and Reputation (DCF)

• Digital Rights, Licencing and Ownership (DCF)

• Health and Wellbeing (DCF)

• Online Behaviour and Online Bullying (DCF)

• Relationships and Identity strand (RSE code only PS3)

• Policies & signposting to relevant tools

How long is this course?

This course is approximately 6 hours of live remote learning

How will you learn?

This live online remote course will enable you to participate in discussion and activities with other participants, led by a STEM professional learning leader.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Improve technical understanding of cybersecurity threats and prevention methods.

• Explore strategies to transition pupils from "passive consumers" to "ethical producers"

• Explore relevant tools to help pupils evaluate the impact of digital footprints.

• Completion of an Action Plan to review and update school-wide policies (Acceptable Use, AI, and Safeguarding).