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ACMA extends cybersafety education to trainee teachers

ACMA extends cybersafety education to trainee teachers

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Cybersafety Outreach: Pre-service teacher pilot program

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA) has extended its successful cybersafety education program with the launch of a new pilot for pre-service teachers.

Cybersafety Outreach—Pre-Service Teacher program is a national cybersafety professional development program designed for trainee teachers in primary, secondary and graduate diploma teaching courses. The program, which provides new teachers with up-to-date knowledge, skills and practical advice on cybersafety, is being launched at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Strathfield, NSW. Topics covered include cyberbullying, communicating safely, safe social networking, and e-security.

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