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Digital Citizenship in the classroom - WD023 F01

Name: Digital Citizenship in the classroom - WD023 F01
Start: 2026-07-10T09:00:00+0100
End: 2026-07-10T16:00:00+0100
Location: Orbit Business Centre

Overview

Cost: Free

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

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).