TECH LITERACY AND CYBERBULLYING

As a result of the growing use of the internet and other digital technologies, internet users have moved from digital illiterates to digital citizens. The internet has also infiltrated education, with huge potential to increase educational quality, which is one of the cornerstones of long-term growth. Despite all of the beneficial consequences of the digital revolution, it also has a number of drawbacks. One of these is cyberbullying, a severe social problem and public health concern that has been linked to a variety of harmful mental, social, and physical results. Cyberbullying is described as a harassment that takes place through digital means and more specifically “a willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices” (Cyberbullying Research Center).

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TARGET-GROUPS

The following target groups could benefit from this training course:

Young people, especially those who spend a lot of time online
Young people who are concerned with the consequences of excess internet usage

MAIN AIM

The goal of this training is to raise awareness about the risks that can arise as a result of Online Citizenship. It aims is to carry out a series of Training Activities that will provide participants with professional and personal growth, as well as the institutes involved.

BENEFITS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS: SKILLS AND COMPETENCES ACHIEVED

The following benefits are expected after the project completion:

Understand the opportunities as well as the challenges of the web
Be informed about the dangers and the negative aspects of the web
Be able to recognize the phenomenon of cyberbullying, its characteristics and its evidences
Learn new ways to prevent and fight cyberbullying through digital tools

METHODOLOGY

The course uses participatory approaches as much as possible. A variety of methodologies will be used, including lecture/presentation, discussions, group work, questions and answers, demonstrations, and practical sessions (hands-on practice).
Participants will be given a hard copy of the material presented during the course.
Each participant will be assessed throughout the course.

WHY TRAIN WITH US

We are an innovative, flexible and creative training center with the passion to help our learners reach their full potential. We have a proven track of success in all kinds of seminars and trainings.

DETAILED PROGRAMME (DAY BY DAY)

Sunday

Settling in, Welcoming by the host

Monday

Introduction by the host & meeting the participants. What is Cyberbullying: understanding and addressing the topic.

Tuesday

How to prevent & detect CB type behaviors. Ways to recognize Cyberbullying behaviors.

Wednesday

How to create a safe school environment. Ways to protect against cyber-bullying incidents. Tools which can be used against the negative effects of technology.

Thursday

Focus on the Legal Aspects; this will provide learners with the information and expertise they need to respond to cyberbullying by providing resources to address important legal and civil issues such as free expression, anonymity, responsibility, and criminal law; debate hate crimes and bias events in cyberspace; and investigate effective school solutions to cyberbullying and cyberthreats.