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Protecting your professional online identity (new)
With an increase in the use of social networking sites by staff and students the need to understand how to protect your professional online identity is essential.
Course programme:
what is your professional online identity
case studies of professional abuse – potential risks and impacts
practical advice on implementing strategies to protect yourself online and reduce the risks associated with young people in these environments
review of workplace policies to ensure protection for professional and identification of support in the event of incidents.
Knowledge
Course aims:
to introduce the concept of professional identity and the risks and benefits of engaging with young people via online technology
to consider what your professional identity is and how it changes in an online world
to equip you with protection mechanisms provided by technologies
to explore the legal issues related to the abuse of professional online identity.
Cost
There are no course fees for members to attend an ATL CPD course, but ATL does not cover travel or accommodation costs. If you are not yet an ATL member you will be charged £250 to attend our courses.
Course details
Autumn 2011
3 November, London
Spring 2012
16 March, Manchester
Summer 2012
20 June, Birmingham