Cybertraps Summer Webinar Series

Join Frederick Lane and NASDTEC for our upcoming Summer 2023 webinar series, "Cybertraps in Education: Navigating Personal and Professional Risks," in which we explore the hidden dangers and potential consequences of digital technologies for members of our school communities.

This six-part series of 30-minute webinars will cover a range of topics, from the risks of posting vacation photos on social media to the challenges posed by emerging technologies and the complexities of the First Amendment in the digital age. Through practical strategies and best practices, we will offer guidance for navigating these risks and creating a culture of cybersafety in your school.

Whether you are an educator, administrator, or stakeholder in the education community, this series is an essential guide for navigating our rapidly-shifting digital landscape and protecting yourself and your organization from the potential cybertraps that lie ahead. Don't miss any of these compelling topics!

The first webinar is open to anyone who has joined The Cybertraps Newsletter email list by the end of the day on May 31, 2023. A Zoom registration link will be to all members of the list.

• June 1 at 11:30am EDT -- Summer Cybertraps: Social Media and Vacation Photos
  ** Join Frederick Lane for his upcoming webinar, "Summer Cybertraps: Social Media and Vacation Photos," in which he explore the risks of sharing vacation photos on social media. While posting vacation pictures may seem harmless, it can lead to serious personal and professional consequences, including identity theft, cyberstalking, and reputational damage. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with practical tips and strategies to protect yourself and your career from these cybertraps, so you can enjoy your summer with peace of mind. Don't miss out on this important discussion!

The remaining five webinars will be available to paid subscribers only (just $5/month). A Zoom registration link will be emailed to each paying subscriber on the morning of the event. If you are interested in a bulk rate for your district or school, please contact me.

• June 20 at 11:30am EDT -- The Cybertraps of Second Jobs and Side Hustles
  ** Are you an educator with a side hustle or part-time job? If so, join Frederick Lane for his upcoming webinar, "The Cybertraps of Second Jobs and Side Hustles," in which he discusses the hidden risks and potential consequences of second jobs, side gigs, and hobbies. The need to earn extra income can be intense, but it can also expose you to personal and professional cybertraps, such as conflicts of interest and reputational damage. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with practical strategies and best practices to help you navigate these risks and protect yourself and your career. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion!
• June 29 at 11:30am EDT -- Brave New Cybertraps: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and AI
  ** Join Frederick Lane for his upcoming webinar, "Brave New Cybertraps: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and AI," in which he lays out the potential risks and challenges posed by emerging technologies in education. As the use of deepfakes, chatbots, and AI becomes increasingly common in classrooms and online learning environments, educators are facing new and complex personal and professional cybertraps, including misinformation, privacy violations, and ethical dilemmas. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with insights and strategies to help you navigate these challenges and protect yourself and your students from the potential risks of these technologies. Don't miss out on this cutting-edge discussion!
• July 11 at 11:30am EDT -- First Amendment Cybertraps: Surviving the 2024 Election
  ** Join Frederick Lane for his forthcoming webinar, "First Amendment Cybertraps: Surviving the 2024 Election," in which he explores the challenges and risks faced by educators and administrators in a highly-polarized political environment. As the 2024 election approaches, the potential for online harassment, threats, and hate speech increases, posing personal and professional cybertraps for those in the education community. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with practical strategies and best practices to help you navigate the complexities of the First Amendment in the digital age, and protect yourself from the potential professional risks of political speech and activism. Don't miss out on this important discussion!
• August 8 at 11:30am EDT -- K12 Cybersecurity: Bracing for the Fall
  ** Join Frederick Lane for his upcoming webinar, "K12 Cybersecurity: Bracing for the Fall," in which he describes the essential steps that administrators and educators should take to ensure that their schools are secure for the upcoming school year. As schools rely more and more on digital technologies for teaching and learning, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security threats. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with practical strategies and best practices to help you assess and strengthen your school's cybersecurity posture, so you can better protect your students, staff, and stakeholders from the potential risks of digital technologies. The price of digital technology is eternal vigilence, so don't miss out on this vital discussion!
• August 24 at 11:30am EDT -- A Culture of Cybersafety: Update Your AUPs
  ** Join Frederick Lane for his upcoming webinar, "A Culture of Cybersafety: Update Your AUPs," in which he highlights the importance of having a comprehensive and up-to-date Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in today's digital age. AUPs are critical documents that outline the acceptable and safe use of digital technologies in schools, but they need to be regularly reviewed and updated to keep up with the evolving technological landscape. This 30-minute webinar will provide you with practical strategies and best practices to help you assess and update your AUPs, so you can foster a culture of cybersafety in your school and protect your students, staff, and community members from the potential risks of digital technologies. Don't miss out on this essential discussion!