Cyberbullying is one of the most pernicious aspects of the internet. It is also a citizenship issue. When we go online we become part of a digital society with rights and responsibilities. This course looks at ways in which you can actively involve your learners in addressing this modern form of bullying. It provides you with basic information about the phenomenon of cyberbullying and ideas on how to address it through citizenship education.The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours.
Online disinformation poses a significant threat to society and democracy. Building resilience to disinformation among young people is an essential element in digital citizenship education. This course explains what disinformation is and how to address it with learners. It identifies the skills and attitudes needed to evaluate the credibility of online information, and ways in which young people can be helped to develop these.The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours.
In an increasingly digital world, digital skills, equipment and connectivity are crucial for participation in society. This course explores the impact of technology on equality and social inclusion. It looks at ways of raising learners’ awareness of problems of digital access and involving them in the search for possible solutions, while at the same time encouraging you to reflect on issues of digital inclusion in your own practice. The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours.
Rather than bringing us together, social media tends to reinforce differences between us and polarise public debate. Issues which are controversial offline become even more controversial online. This course shows you how to encourage your learners to reflect more critically on the way controversial content is constructed on the internet and in social media, and involve them in improving the general quality of online discussion for all. The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours
Online hate speech is a growing threat internationally. It undermines social inclusion, diversity and human rights, and causes personal distress, or even violence. This course presents an overview of the phenomenon of online hate speech from three perspectives: personal, public and legal. It shows you ways of addressing hate speech with your learners, and involving them in the creation of a more respectful digital environment. The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours.
In a world in which digital technology has become the norm, digital citizenship education has never been more important. This introductory course gives you the basic tools to engage learners in the social and ethical issues raised by the everyday technology they use. Working with real-life examples, you learn how to make digital citizenship relevant to your students, and plan learning experiences that will involve and stimulate.The course is suitable for teachers and educators of all age-groups and takes 10 to 20 hours.