Hot Springs Technology Institute

Presenter: Dr. Robin Finley

Description: This professional development session is dedicated to empowering educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure the safety of students and themselves in the online environment. Recognizing teachers as the linchpin in online safety, the session will review brain development for children and teenagers, dangerous apps students use, cell phone safety ,deep fakes, AI, and sextortion.

Course Objectives:

*Explore a variety of resources available for educators to promote an understanding of online safety

*Establish best practices for online safety in educational settings

*Highlight the responsibility of educators in fostering a safe digital environment