"Prevention of Bullying & Targeting Children on the Web and Social Media"
- Sept 20, 2010, 6-8:30 PM at Azimuth Counseling offices
This workshop is a 2-3 hour training for adults who parent or work with children. It
focuses on the 4 major risks to children on the internet; cyber-bullying, exposure to
pornography, online gaming, and sexual solicitation. Warning signs exhibited by
children in trouble online and multiple ways of keeping children safer with emphasis
on supervision and education are stressed. Early childhood educators are
challenged to look at the pros and cons of using computers in their classrooms and
child care centers. Other technologies, such as cell phone use, gaming systems,
and ipods are also discussed, as well as resources for assistance with technology
questions and reporting suspicious activity.
Completion of this training counts towards Child Development Associate (CDA), Advanced
Protective Service, or re-licensing hours in Vermont.
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