Online Safety and Cyberbullying
A practical Erasmus+ course for teachers and school professionals who want to strengthen online safety, digital citizenship and cyberbullying prevention in schools.
Course Description
Digital technologies have transformed education, communication, and social interaction, creating new opportunities for learning and collaboration. At the same time, students face increasing challenges related to online safety, digital well-being, cyberbullying, misinformation, privacy, and responsible technology use. Teachers play a crucial role in helping students navigate digital environments safely, ethically, and responsibly.
This course is designed for teachers, school leaders, and educational professionals who wish to strengthen their competencies in online safety, digital citizenship, and cyberbullying prevention. Participants will explore current digital risks, develop strategies for promoting responsible online behaviour, learn how to identify and address cyberbullying incidents, and create safe digital learning environments that support student well-being and participation.
Through practical workshops, case studies, simulations, collaborative activities, and action-planning exercises, participants will gain the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to foster positive digital cultures and support students in becoming responsible and resilient digital citizens.
Methodology
The course follows an interactive and practice-oriented learning approach that combines educational theory with real-life digital scenarios. Participants will engage in collaborative workshops, cyberbullying case studies, digital citizenship simulations, role-playing activities, problem-solving exercises, peer-learning sessions, digital tool exploration, reflective practice, and action-planning workshops. The methodology promotes critical thinking, active participation, collaboration, and the direct application of acquired knowledge in educational settings.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand current online safety challenges affecting children and young people.
- Promote responsible digital citizenship and ethical online behaviour.
- Recognize different forms of cyberbullying and their impact on students.
- Apply effective intervention and prevention strategies for cyberbullying incidents.
- Support students in protecting their privacy and personal information online.
- Develop students' critical thinking and digital literacy skills.
- Create safe and respectful online learning environments.
- Foster positive online communication and responsible social media use.
- Collaborate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school communities on online safety issues.
- Design and implement school-wide online safety initiatives.
- Develop action plans for promoting digital well-being and cyber safety.
Available Dates & Locations
5-Day Training Programme
Foundations of Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
Topics
- Understanding digital citizenship.
- Current online risks and opportunities.
- Responsible online behaviour and ethics.
- Building positive digital identities.
Tasks
- Ice-breaking and digital citizenship activities.
- Self-assessment of digital safety practices.
- Analysis of real-life online safety cases.
- Group discussion on emerging digital challenges.
- Development of classroom digital citizenship guidelines.
Privacy, Security and Digital Well-Being
Topics
- Protecting personal information online.
- Online privacy and data protection.
- Social media risks and responsible use.
- Digital well-being and healthy technology habits.
Tasks
- Privacy settings exploration workshop.
- Digital footprint analysis activities.
- Social media case study discussions.
- Creation of online safety awareness resources.
- Reflection on personal and professional digital practices.
Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying
Topics
- Types and forms of cyberbullying.
- Causes and consequences of online harassment.
- Early identification and intervention.
- Supporting victims and building resilience.
Tasks
- Cyberbullying case study analysis.
- Role-playing intervention scenarios.
- Development of reporting and response procedures.
- Group problem-solving workshops.
- Design of anti-cyberbullying classroom activities.
Building Digital Literacy and Positive Online Behaviour
Topics
- Critical thinking in digital environments.
- Misinformation and online manipulation.
- Responsible content creation and sharing.
- Positive online communication skills.
Tasks
- Fact-checking and verification exercises.
- Digital literacy activity design workshop.
- Collaborative online communication challenges.
- Development of responsible media-use resources.
- Peer review and feedback sessions.
Creating Safe Digital Learning Environments
Topics
- Whole-school approaches to online safety.
- Family and community engagement.
- Digital safety policies and procedures.
- Long-term planning and implementation.
Tasks
- Development of a School Online Safety and Cyberbullying Prevention Action Plan.
- Presentation and peer review of action plans.
- Exchange of European good practices.
- Reflection on future implementation strategies.
- Course evaluation and certification ceremony.
Objectives of the Mobility Experience
- To strengthen participants' competencies in online safety and digital citizenship.
- To promote responsible, ethical, and safe use of digital technologies.
- To develop effective strategies for preventing and responding to cyberbullying.
- To strengthen students' digital literacy and critical-thinking skills.
- To support digital well-being and positive online behaviour.
- To improve cooperation between schools, families, and communities on online safety issues.
- To create safe and supportive digital learning environments.
- To exchange European good practices related to cyber safety and digital education.
- To strengthen international cooperation and professional networking among educators.
Type of Certification Awarded
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