Description
This graduate-level course offers a critical study and practical application of advanced Digital Citizenship, Online Safety, and Ethical AI Integration for educators pursuing an online teaching endorsement. The course moves beyond foundational technology skills to deeply analyze the policy, legal, and pedagogical responsibilities of leading a digital classroom. Participants will focus on proactive risk management for emerging AI-enhanced threats and developing human-centered policies that ensure digital equity and utilize constructive approaches for managing issues like cyberbullying. Ultimately, this course prepares participants for leadership roles—equipping them to manage the complex digital and ethical environment of the modern online educational landscape.
This course is for professional development credit only. VirtualSC PD courses do not count towards any type of degree.
Course Outline
Week 1: Student Orientation
Week 2: Foundations of Advanced Digital Citizenship in the AI Era
Week 3: Digital Upstanders
Week 4: Digital Footprint
Week 5: Copyright, Fair Use, and Ethical Creation
Week 6: Designing for All Learners
Week 7: Digital Citizenship: Putting it All Together
Prerequisites
This is an advanced level course for teachers, technology specialists, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. They will also need speakers and a microphone (or a headset or telephone) to participate in the Virtual Meeting sessions. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
Required Materials
All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the workshop are available online.
Registration
When you register for a graduate course there are two steps: first with VirtualSC PD and then with The College of Charleston. Upon registration with VirtualSC PD, directions will be emailed to you for completing registration with The College of Charleston. Check the email used to create your Genius account often.
- Registration with The College of Charleston is required for each graduate course in order for credit to be awarded.