Overview

This session is tailored to provide staff with an understanding of their role in the digital world, focusing on how they can use social media appropriately. Participants will explore the fundamental features of social platforms and gain insights into real-world case studies that highlight instances where a staff member has come to reputational harm online. It offers valuable lessons and practical guidance on best practices for school staff to maintain their personal safety and safeguard their professional reputation in the digital world.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the basics of social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Recognise potential risks and how to mitigate these.
• Understand best practices for school staff to ensure personal safety and safeguard professional reputations.