Children and young people today grow up in a deeply connected digital environment, where learning, social interaction and identity formation increasingly take place online. While digital technologies offer significant opportunities for creativity, participation and connection, they also expose young people to evolving forms of risk, including cyberbullying.
The MOOC “Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world” is aligned with the priorities of the EU action plan against cyberbullying (2026). It aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to prevent, identify, report and respond effectively to cyberbullying. It is grounded in a shared understanding of cyberbullying, and it supports participants in navigating complex and often ambiguous situations in formal and informal contexts with greater confidence. The MOOC adopts a comprehensive and integrated perspective that brings together technological, social, psychological and educational dimensions of cyberbullying in various online environments.
You can follow the course at your own pace. We will open one module at the beginning of each week, and there are only a few deadlines you need to pay attention to (those for the quizzes and/or the peer-review activity).
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Learning objectives- To develop a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying by exploring its different forms, roles, dynamics and impacts within digital environments.
- To explore how new technologies including AI are creating new kinds of behaviours that pose challenges for defining, identifying and addressing cyberbullying.
- To examine how to navigate online risks in order to develop boundaries, responsibility, resilience and create safe digital spaces.
- To assess cyberbullying situations in order to identify and respond to cyberbullying incidents appropriately and effectively.
- To build capacity to report, intervene and provide support by exploring reporting pathways and support mechanisms.
To enhance digital, AI and social-emotional competences in order to equip participants with practical prevention strategies.
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ModulesModule 1: The cyberbullying ecosystem opens on 12/10/2026
Module 2: AI and cyberbullying: new forms, old behaviou opens on 19/10/2026
Module 3: Reporting, intervening and supporting opens on 26/10/2026
Module 4: Building safer digital spaces opens on 02/11/2026
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PrerequisitesThe course is aimed at primary and secondary school teachers of all subjects.
In line with a whole-school approach, the course will also benefit a wider group of stakeholders, including school leaders, support staff and professionals working in non-formal education settings.
However, it will be open to public, and as such, any other interested parties can also enrol.
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CertificationIn order to receive the certificate, the participation in the quizzes will count for 5%, and the lesson plan together with the peer reviews will count for 95%. The overall passing grade is 95%.
The final deadline to complete all activities is 18 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Note to teachers from Emilia-Romagna: Per i docenti della regione Emilia-Romagna iscritti alla piattaforma regionale è possibile ottenere, oltre all’attestato rilasciato da European Schoolnet Academy, anche l’attestato rilasciato dall’Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per l'Emilia-Romagna (Servizio Marconi) che attua un'azione di facilitazione ed accompagnamento a questa attività. Maggiori informazioni sono disponibili qui.
Note to teachers from Ireland: It may be possible to count the completion of this course as part fulfilment of any discretionary CPD hours, subject to your school management's approval. Therefore, please enquire with your school management if your participation in this course can be formally recognised.
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