Cyber+Bullying

Christine, Janelle, Morgan, and Melissa

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to touch base and begin brainstorming. I thought our key question for our lesson might be, "How does cyber bullying impact our role as a teacher?" The object of our lesson would be to briefly define cyber bullying, give examples, data, facts and then answer questions such as, "How do we raise awareness to faculty and students?" "How do we prevent it?" "What are the effects of cyber bullying?"

For an artifact we could use a video clip and or use this wikispace for a digital handout and a framework for our lesson. We need a hook for the lesson, something that grabs everyone's attention to our topic. We also need to think of a way to involve the class....maybe think of scenerios and possible ways we as future teachers could handle them???

I am also inlcluding a link to Solanco school district's bullying policy, they are very proactive on this subject... []

I think we also need to assign the group roles that are listed on the syllabus. Group moderator-Christine Thematic finder- Janelle Citation guru- Morgan Editor- Melissa Publisher- group effort

(there are obviously 5 roles so we need to combine or share one)

[] This is a link to the countdown for Lady Gaga's antibullying foundation (just interesting)

I will periodically check in to see what you guys think...here is my email cnbauer@marauder.millersville.edu just in case... ~Christine

Thank you for putting this together! I think that some of the most influential "hooks" is a real life video. There are a number of youtube videos dedicated to young adults who have committed suicide due to bullying. There are also some videos of newscasts talking about students who have taken their lives which is a little less personal and may be more appropriate for our lesson. Also, there are a lot of videos out right now where the person in it is just holding up note cards with their story on it and not talking. We could create our own video or start the class out with big posters that give an introduction or something to the topic with music playing in the background. I think it might work well for a hook because it is unexpected that we would start a lesson without talking. I like your ideas here Christine, and I definitely think we need to define the terms. Until I started looking through videos on youtube, I didn't realize just how much "cyber bullying" goes on over phones. It's not just that bullying follows you home to your computer; it follows you everywhere in the back pocket of your jeans, or where ever else people keep their cell phones. -Morgan [|video] I just found this video. This is something that I think is really interesting. How many of us would really stop cyberbullying if we heard it before we were approached personally? As teachers, we need to stop it no matter what. How and when?

Morgan, I thought the video was perfect!! We as teachers need to know our district's policy and have our own personal stance on this issue as well, because it is not a matter of "if" we have to handle this issue, but "when." The district should back us up but I think they would have us refer the girls (in the video) to the guidance office, it would be up to us to make sure there is a follow-up. I think your poster idea is perfect, it will send a strong message to the class. We have to figure out how to explain it and tie it all in. What is the link for that notecard video? ~Christine

Christine, I just looked some more, and they are called "If you really knew me" I guess. Here is an [|example]. I didn't watch it the very far into it because of a time crunch at the moment so I don't know what this one is actually about, but it has the same basic idea: note cards with words, no talking, and music in the background.

Morgan, I really liked the notecards and I think this could be our hook. We could put cyber bulling facts on poster board and each hold one up to introduce the lesson and then give a brief explanation of cyber bullying, the effects on those cyber bullied from alienation, depression, anorexia, cutting to suicide. Then we need to explain what we as teachers need to look for, how to prevent it. media type="youtube" key="Hy-wXUeoJ0w" height="315" width="420" I liked this video even though it doesn't directly mention cyber bullying I will look for others we might like that deals with cyber bullying but this shows the effects of alienation and low self esteem and depression (and ultimately suicide). Let me know what you think! ~Christine

I like that one; it shows the impression of words and how they stick with a person. Morgan

Alright, we can get our facts, definition and what we can do about it from this official document, this has a lot of the information we need for the cards...[] This is the site it was located on, it has a cool tag cloud on the right...also some books I would love to get my hands on for this project.[] ~Christine

Hey everyone! Sorry that I’m so late to the party. :)

I really like what you’ve found so far. Christine, I was definitely thinking we should use the Born This Way foundation after Dr. McDowell mentioned it, so thanks for posting it!

I’m not sure how significant of a question this may be, but do you think it would be worth investigating if there are any big differences between cyber-bullying by male or female students (i.e. severity, methods, etc.)? I was just curious if one gender is more prone to cyber-bullying than the other. If I can find anything pertaining to it, I'll let you know. :)

You posted some really great videos, and here's one I found (just to throw some ideas together!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmD8OKl8vVM

-Janelle

Wow Janelle! I hate how the teacher is depicted as doing nothing....We need to clearly define to the class exactly what the teacher and school can do and how to intervene. ~Christine

Hey, guys!

I apologize for being so late to comment. I've been dealing with some personal stuff. I love everything you guys have posted so far! I like Christine's video a lot, even though it focuses on bullying as a whole.I also really like Janelle's video. I agree that we definitely need to focus on our role in bullying because it's something we will be confronted with, but we have no control over cyber bullying.

Here's the [|link] to the Prezi my group created in Teaching Writing. It was on bullying as a whole, but there might be something on it you like.

Also, this [|video] is really touching on bullying. We probably won't be able to use it in its entirety, but I think it definitely has a strong message.

Sorry again! -Melissa

Penn Manor's cyber bullying policy: http://www.pennmanor.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Cyberbullying.pdf

statistics: http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html

Here's that video I found in the lab: []

Here are some stats I found: According to the Cyberbullying Research Center:
 * Over 80 percent of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for cyber bullying

According to Cyber bullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation:
 * Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet.
 * Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.

"I also found this definition of cyber bullying from stopcyberbullying.org: Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking." ^ I like the added part about adults because we were discussing the incident with the girl's mother in class.

...and I really like this site []

- Melissa

Here are some statistics I will include on my notecard: 1. "Cyber bullying victims were almost twice as likely to have attempted suicide compared to youth who had not experienced cyber bullying" source: //Cyberbullying Research Summary// **Cyberbullying and Suicide** by Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. from the Cyberbullying Research Center 2. "81% of youth said that others cyberbully because they think it is funny" 3. "92% of teens being cyber bullied knew their victimizers" 4. "30% of teens want to seek revenge on those who cyber bullied them" source: "Stop Cyberbullying before it Starts" by Office of Justice Programs

We could add this to the definition- "Cyber bullying can be worse than other types of bullying because the bully may be anonymous or meaner than they would be in person, and the bullying can come at any time and in any place." ~source http;//www.bullyingstatistics.org ^ Maybe have this on a notecard at the end of the video?

how we can stop/prevent:

"Many forms of cyber bullying are against state and even federal [|bullying laws], and in these cases parents can contact the police for help. This is definitely an option to consider when the cyber bully's attacks have been: source http://www.bullyingstatistics.org
 * Threatening
 * Sexual in nature, including sending suggestive pictures or pictures taken in a private place like a bathroom
 * Extortion, demanding money or something else in return for the cyber bullying to stop
 * Possible hate crimes attacking a person's ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
 * Stalking or harassment

this next one is from National Crime Prevention Council-

How Can I Prevent Cyberbullying?
Teens have figured out ways to prevent cyberbullying. Follow in the footsteps of other quick-thinking teens and You can also help prevent cyberbullying by Don’t forget that even though you can’t see a cyberbully or the bully’s victim, cyberbullying causes real problems. If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online. Delete cyberbullying. Don’t write it. Don’t forward it.
 * Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages
 * Tell friends to stop cyberbullying
 * Block communication with cyberbullies
 * Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult
 * Speaking with other students, as well as teachers and school administrators, to develop rules against cyberbullying
 * Raising awareness of the cyberbullying problem in your community by holding an assembly and creating fliers to give to younger kids or parents
 * Sharing NCPC’s anti-cyberbullying message with friends

What Else Can I Do To Stay Cyber-safe?
Remember that the Internet is accessed by millions of people all over the world, not just your friends and family. While many Internet users are friendly, some may want to hurt you. Below are some ways to stay cyber-safe:
 * Never post or share your personal information online (this includes your full name, address, telephone number, school name, parents’ names, credit card number, or Social Security number) or your friends’ personal information.
 * Never share your Internet passwords with anyone, except your parents.
 * Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online.
 * Talk to your parents about what you do online.

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here is more of what teachers can do: Tips for Schools and Teachers Even though a lot of cyber bullying and computer use occurs at home, it is important for school districts and schools to have clear policies for dealing with cyber bullying. Cyber bullying isn't just limited to computer use - it also can be done through cell phones and PDA's. As social networking sites and cell phone use continues to grow in popularity among students, so, too, does cyber bullying. Schools can do a number of things to control cyber bullying, including: School districts should consider establishing new guidelines to deal with new forms of harassment, such as cyber bullying. Districts should clearly outline what disciplinary action will be taken when cyber bullying or other forms of victimization disrupt the learning environment. School districts also can help control the problem by sending letters home, posting safety tips on district Web sites and taking time to discuss the dangers associated with cyber bullying with students.
 * Integrating curriculum-based anti-bullying programs into classrooms;
 * Educating teachers on dangers of cyber bullying;
 * Changing or creating new school board policy to include harassment associated with technology;
 * Establish serious consequences for students who don't abide by rules;
 * Block district-wide access to Yahoo Mail, MSN Hotmail, AOL Instant Messenger and any other personal e-mail accounts or personal blog sites such as MySpace, which can not be monitored;
 * If your school has a wireless network, restrict cell phone and PDA usage during class time; and
 * Include a section on cyber bullying in the student handbook and make sure that all students read and sign the book acknowledging the policy.

source is [] I also found a great article for prevention. I will bring on Thursday!! ~Christine

Here is some information I found out about girls and bullying/cyber bullying:

This information was found at http://www.togetherthere.org/take-action/speak-up/combat-cyber-bullying.aspx which appears to be a site/organization to help girls rise above bullying founded by the Girl Scouts Association.
 * Girls say technology allows them to treat their peers more cruelly, without having to see the immediate response to their behavior.
 * 38% of girls worry about their emotional safety when spending time with their peers.
 *  Cyberbullying starts as early as second grade, and 85% of middle-school students say they’ve been cyberbullied at least once.
 * Build confidence among girls so that they can change the culture. When a child is bullied, 85% of the time absolutely no one intervenes. It’s the bystander—the “kid in the middle”—who has the greatest potential to change the outcome by

Here is information I found in an article about boys and bullying: Specifically, 68 percent of boys said they had been bullied, while half said they had bullied others on the web. For girls, 49 percent said they had been bullied and 33 percent reported having bullied others.

Here is the [|link] to the article. The article goes on to talk about the percentage of students who have web profiles and how many of those students use privacy settings. -Morgan

So I'm thinking we can start with a notecard with the definition of cyber-bullying, then follow up with 6 statistics, then end with "Cyber bullying can be worse than other types of bullying because the bully may be anonymous or meaner than they would be in person, and the bullying can come at any time and in any place." That way, we can each hold a total of two "notecards".

Hey all! I hope the video turned out well! I got the links to the google doc and everything looks good! I added two more scenarios after Christine's two. I added one that involved parents because I think it would be a good idea to touch on the idea that even the parents of our students can be cyber bullies. Please let me know if there is anything else I can research/create. Thanks! Morgan

[|image] [|cyber] [|article] [|invisible] [|kid] [|online] Here are some images that we can possibly include in the video. Also, some of them are articles with pictures attached. The online one has a picture of an article telling teachers to get on facebook and then has some steps for parents to take to prevent cyber bullying.

Books for teachers to have on hand: There are a lot of books on cyberbullying that would be good for teachers to have on hand. One in particular caught my eye at Barnes and Noble the other day: =Teen Cyberbullying Investigated= by Thomas A. Jacobs