[LINK] Fwd: New online national program trains teachers in cybersafety [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Antony Barry tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au
Fri May 20 15:53:00 AEST 2011



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> From: media at acma.gov.au
> Date: 16 May 2011 4:05:02 AM AEST
> To: <tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au>
> Subject: New online national program trains teachers in cybersafety [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]  
> Reply-To: media at acma.gov.au
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> 16 May
> Under embargo until 4 am Monday 16th May 2011 
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> New online national program trains teachers in cybersafety
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> The Australian Communications and Media Authority today released a national online professional development program, Connect.ed, designed to train teachers how to protect students from potential online dangers. 
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> The initiative addresses the cybersafety needs of every child and young person in Australia.
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> ‘Connect.ed is a free resource open to primary and secondary teachers in private and public schools, and represents a significant development for education in Australia,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman. 
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> ‘It is designed to complement and enhance the ACMA’s existing suite of Cybersmart programs, which already includes extensive online support for teachers.’ 
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> The Connect.ed program covers:
> •    cyberbullying 
> •    sexting
> •    excessive internet use 
> •    mobile use
> •    e-security
> •    managing your digital reputation
>        and digital profiling 
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> Connect.ed also advises teachers on what young people of all ages are doing online and draws on Australian experts in the cybersafety field, as well as on teachers and students themselves.
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> ‘Through the online world, young people have access to an extraordinary amount of information and images, yet many do not have the guidance and direction required to satisfactorily and responsibly manage their online experiences,’ Mr Chapman said. 
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> ‘While children seem to embrace every new development in communications, the reality is that both teachers and parents find it challenging to keep up with modern technology. Connect.ed is designed to help them meet that challenge.’
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> Connect.ed also provides the ACMA with the opportunity to reach casual relief teachers and teachers in regional and remote areas who may otherwise miss out on the training they need to protect their students. 
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> Connect.ed will be launched today in Adelaide by Senator the Hon. Senator Wortley Senator for South Australia and Chair, Joint Cyber Safety Committee.
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> Connect.ed is now available online to teachers around Australia at www.cybersmart.gov.au/outreach.aspx
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> View promotional video for Connnect.ed
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> For more information or to arrange an        
> interview please contact: Emma Rossi, Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7719, 0434 652 063 or email media at acma.gov.au
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