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Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online!
According to a survey conducted by iSafe, an alarming 42% of U.S. children have been harassed at least once while online. This is known as Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of information technology, specifically the Internet, to deliberately harass others. The purpose of this blog is to share insights, discuss issues, and develop solutions related to Cyberbullying among children. Not only should we find ways to protect children from online threats but also educate them on Internet safety.
Here's the Truth . . . . .
Marcy, Nancy, & Kristin
Welcome
Welcome to Kristin, Nancy, & Marcy's blog at nomorecyberbullying.blogspot.com. We are three graduate students at the University of West Georgia pursuing Master degrees in Education. Please join us as we discuss issues related to cyberbullying and ways to protect students from Internet threats.
Contributors
Links About Cyberbullying
- Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
- Cyberbullying is a Crime!
- Cybersmart Curriculum
- For Kids: Take A Stand. Lend A Hand.
- Frontline
- Georgia Bully Police
- Internet Keep Safe Coalition: Ideas for Teachers
- Internet Safety Foundation
- Net Family News
- Stop Cyberbullying
- Super Heroes and Cyberbullying
- What Adults Can Do: Stop Bullying Now
- Wired Safety
Books Worth Checking Out
- Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age
- Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Aggression, Threats, and Distress
- Don't Feed the Bully
Have you ever experienced cyberbullying?
Safety First!
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online!
3 comments:
Unfortunately, it's not just teenagers/kids who do the cyberbullying, but adults too. In the case of Megan Meier, a student who committed suicide because of cyber threats, it was the mother of another child who made the threats. As adults, we need to set good examples and protect kids from cyberbullies...not become the offenders.
I might also suggest viewing the PBS Frontline program entitled Growing Up Wired to understand the completely wired world today's teens inhabit. It's a great program and can be viewed online at the pbs.org website.
I personally experienced the adult equivalent of cyberbullying a few years ago when I was exploring a social networking site in order to meet people. Believe me, people who hang out in these sites are quite capable of bullying -- in person as well as in cyperspace! Adults often hide behind the digital cloak and you only really know their real personalities when you share f2f time. Caution all around is a good motto if you are treading in social networking sites.
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