Online courses
Enhance your teaching practice with practical, self-paced online courses designed for Australian educators. Developed by experienced teacher, author and educational leader Vic Farrell, these courses provide ready-to-use strategies, classroom resources and professional learning that can be applied immediately.
Courses cover Digital Technologies, Cyber Safety, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Data Analysis, Programming, STEM and other emerging areas of the curriculum. Each course includes interactive learning activities, downloadable resources, quizzes and certificates of completion.
Whether you are new to a subject area or looking to update your skills, these flexible online courses allow you to learn at your own pace, anywhere and at any time
Cyber Safety & AI Literacy for Educators
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Technology is transforming the way we teach, learn and communicate. While digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer exciting opportunities for education, they also introduce new challenges relating to privacy, security, ethics and responsible use.
Whether you are a classroom teacher, school leader, trainer or educational support professional, understanding how to navigate these challenges is essential. This course has been designed to provide practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied immediately in educational settings.
Throughout the course, you will explore common cyber security threats, learn how to protect personal and organisational information, examine the opportunities and risks associated with AI, and develop strategies for promoting safe and responsible technology use.
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Why This Course Matters
Schools and training organisations are increasingly reliant on digital technologies. Staff and students regularly use:
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Cloud-based learning platforms
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Online communication tools
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Social media
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Mobile devices
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Artificial Intelligence applications
Unfortunately, cyber threats continue to evolve. Phishing attacks, data breaches, online scams and misinformation can impact both individuals and organisations. At the same time, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini are changing how information is created, shared and assessed.
Educators play a critical role in helping learners use technology safely, ethically and effectively.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Explain key cyber safety concepts, including digital footprints, privacy and responsible digital citizenship.
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Identify common cyber security threats affecting educational environments.
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Apply strategies to protect personal and organisational information.
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Evaluate the opportunities and risks associated with Artificial Intelligence.
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Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of AI tools in education.
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Recognise issues relating to academic integrity, bias, misinformation and privacy.
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Develop practical strategies to promote cyber safety and responsible AI use.
Course Structure
This course consists of six modules:
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Module 1: Welcome and Course Overview
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Introduction to the course and learning objectives.
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Module 2: Digital Footprints and Online Privacy
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Understanding how online activities create a lasting digital presence.
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Module 3: Cyber Security Threats in Education
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Recognising phishing, malware, scams and social engineering attacks.
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Module 4: Password Security and Data Protection
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Implementing safe practices to protect personal and organisational information.
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Module 5: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
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Exploring how AI works and its applications in education.
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Module 6: Ethical AI and Academic Integrity
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Examining responsible use, bias, copyright, privacy and assessment considerations.
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Final Assessment
Develop a Cyber Safety and Responsible AI Action Plan for an educational setting by answering questions in the final quiz. You will received a competed Action Plan and a Certification of Completion.
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https://vicfarrell.moodlecloud.com/course/view.php?id=8
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Introduction to eCommerce
This professional learning course introduces educators to the fundamentals of eCommerce and demonstrates how real-world business concepts can be taught through authentic, project-based learning. Participants learn how to guide students from developing a business idea through to researching a market, validating a product, designing an online store and creating a digital marketing strategy. The course has been designed for secondary teachers delivering Digital Technologies, Business, Entrepreneurship or cross-curricular STEM programs.
Through a series of practical activities and real-world case studies, educators experience the complete eCommerce development process while exploring the technologies that underpin successful online businesses. The course incorporates instructional design principles, multimedia learning, formative assessment and authentic project work to model effective online teaching practices. Participants finish the course with classroom-ready resources and strategies that can be immediately implemented to support student learning and engagement.
Participants will learn how to:
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Conduct market research and identify customer needs.
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Validate business ideas using evidence-based decision making.
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Develop business models and simple business plans.
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Design and build an effective online presence.
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Apply digital marketing strategies, including social media and search optimisation.
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Analyse sales and website data to inform business decisions.
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Create authentic classroom projects aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
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Teaching with Microbits
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This professional learning course introduces educators to the BBC Micro and demonstrates how it can be used to teach coding, computational thinking and digital technologies through authentic, real-world projects.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of Python programming for the Micro, including inputs, outputs, variables, selection, iteration, radio communication and sensors. Through a series of guided activities, teachers will develop practical skills in creating and testing Micro programs while exploring effective classroom implementation strategies.
The course also introduces the Design Thinking process, enabling educators to move beyond simple coding exercises and engage students in solving meaningful problems. Participants will learn how to guide students through the stages of Empathise, Define, Ideate, Design, Prototype, Test and Improve while developing digital solutions for real-world contexts such as environmental sustainability, accessibility, health and wellbeing, and community challenges.
The course culminates in a collaborative project where participants design, program and evaluate a Micro solution. Educators will develop user stories, algorithms, testing plans and working prototypes while exploring assessment strategies aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies (Version 9.0).
By the end of this course, participants will have the confidence to integrate Micro programming into their classrooms and facilitate engaging STEM and Digital Technologies projects that foster creativity, innovation, problem-solving and computational thinking.
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Curriculum Links
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AC9TDI8P05 – Define and decompose problems
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AC9TDI8P06 – Design algorithms
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AC9TDI8P07 – Design digital solutions
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AC9TDI8P08 – Implement programs
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AC9TDI8P09 – Evaluate digital solutions
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AC9TDI8P10 – Manage projects and communicate ideas
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