What is a Hotornot rating and how can it affect a student’s self-esteem?  Have any of your staff members received MySpace messages from students?  What is the difference between a Facebook "Poke" and a Facebook "Photo Tag"?  What are current blog topics of choice among teens? What is archive.org and how can it affect college admission decisions?  

What are the consequences of video phone technology in the academic setting, and do students understand them?  What is the purpose of BitTorrent Programs and how can the use of such programs create liability for students and schools?  How can X-Box live outings affect students’ interpersonal and language skills? How do predators use MySpace, Facebook, and Xanga to locate their next targets? 

"Cyber-Smarts" effectively bridges the gap between adults and today’s cyber-generation caused by the explosive growth of the Internet, video games, and other popular technologies.  These technologies have revolutionized youth social scenes in ways we are only beginning to understand and unfortunately many of us have been left behind, completely unaware of the potential risks offered by these devices and the Internet. 

Each webinar will be broadcast at the date and time listed below.  A recording will be made and posted on the Resource Center. Recordings will be available until June 1, 2008.

Webinar 1: Monday, January 14, 2008 from 3-4pm EST
Focus: Skill Building Part 1: Cyber-Technology Issues for Faculty
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Webinar 2: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 3-4pm EST
Focus: Skill Building Part 2: Cyber-Technology Issues for Faculty
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Webinar 3: Monday, February 4, 2008 from 12 noon-1pm EST
Focus: If You’ve Only Got an Hour: The Crash Course for Faculty or Parents
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Webinar 4: Monday, March 3, 2008 from 12 noon-1pm EST
Focus: IT Extraordinaire: Best Practices for Technology Departments
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Webinar 5: Monday, April 7, 2008 from 12 noon-1pm EST
Focus: Acceptable Use Policies: Updates for 2008-2009 Handbooks
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We are accepting registrations on a first come, first serve basis.  With your registration fee, you will also receive our Webinar Preparation Guide.  Also available are a customization kit and a welcome letter for parents and staff.

QUESTIONS? E-mail info@campusoutreachservices.com or call 866.966.9901.