Bullying and the Internet (prev #: EDU-737TJ) - EDU-X719A
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Course Description
Become a Champion for Bullying Prevention with Online Convenience
This course is focused on the issues regarding safety for children and adolescents that have arisen due to the prevalence of the Internet and social media. The main focus of this course will be on cyberbullying, how to recognize it, how to deal with it and how to prepare your students for addressing the problem. This course will also address the issue of privacy on the Internet.
This course is part of the Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate program. It can be taken individually, or as part of the certificate program's requirements.
Learner Outcomes
- Define the safety concerns related to Internet use
- Evaluate privacy policies of social media applications
- Define cyberbullying in an educational context
- Describe the effects of cyberbullying on students
- Develop strategies to address cyberbullying in the classroom
- Create learning activities related to online privacy and cyberbullying prevention
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course will provide continuing education for K-12 Teachers, School Nurses, Administrators and Healthcare Professionals.
Course Materials: No text requirement
Prerequisites
EDU-X717A Bullying: An Introduction is recommended, but not required, to be completed prior to taking this course.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate : Courses - Enroll in Individual Courses, or Earn a Certificate with Required Courses (9 Units)
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.