All five workshops in the Web Awareness Workshop Series have been updated for 2009-10 to reflect changes to URLs that are cited and to highlight current online trends. Of particular significance, the Cyber Bullying Workshop has been updated to include current Canadian research from the Universities of Toronto, McGill and Lethbridge. The Safe Passage workshop includes new information on Facebook and issues relating to social networking.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
Adults need to keep ahead of kids on prevailing Internet issues. The Media Awareness Network’s professional development workshops offer teachers a comprehensive program on:
- Safety
- Privacy
- Marketing
- Cyber bullying
- Evaluation of online information
The Web Awareness Workshop Series:
Cyber Bullying: Encouraging ethical online behaviour
Safe Passage: Teaching kids to be safe and responsible online
Kids for Sale: Online privacy and marketing to kids
Fact or Folly: Authenticating online information
Growing with the Net: A developmental approach to children’s Internet use (Ages 4-12)