Cyberbullying

Stop Cyber bullying Website

Aftab, Tarry. "Stop Cyber bullying: What is it, How it Works, and How to Understand and Deal with it." Stop Cyber bullying. Web. 6 May 2010. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/

• This website was very informative and interactive. Different links directed you to lots of information. The exact definition and different ways of cyber bullying were included, as well as the law on cyber bullying and ways to prevent it. The thing I thought was most helpful were the links at the bottom of the screen. They were divided into different age groups: 7-10, 11-13, 14-17, and information directed towards teachers and parents. Things this website talks about are:
• Internet etiquette ("Netiquette"), and how easily misconstrued information sent over the web can get.
• Making sure you check that you're sending the correct information to the correct person.
• Watching what you say and how you say it, especially online. Simply the way you phrase a certain sentence or a word choice could easily be taken the wrong way.
• The importance of privacy, and making sure you don't share too much information about yourself, or information about someone else without their permission. Make sure not to forward anything without the original sender's agreement.
• Making sure you take five minutes to cool down after an argument or upsetting conversation. You are more likely to cyber bully when angry, so try to step back from the computer and calm down before you post anything you could regret.

This site was so informative and helpful. There are so many links to different sites, and so many articles. Definitely a source kids, teachers, and parents should know about.

Cyber bullying PSA Video

Amann, Elizabeth. "Cyber Bullying PSA Video." TeacherTube. 1 April 2008. Web. 6 May 2010. http://http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=26038&title=Cyber_Bullying_PSA_video

This video was done as a student assignment, and I think it turned out very well. It demonstrates cyber bullying at the beginning by displaying an example of an online chat between two kids. This video also supplies the exact definition of what cyber bullying is. Elizabeth also includes some statistics about the number of kids in her school alone who are cyber bullied, or admit to cyber bullying others, and the numbers are shocking. This video also includes tips on what a person should do if someone is cyber bullying them. Tips include:

• Talking to a trusted adult.
• Save the proof of bullying to be used as evidence.
• Ignore the bully and try to block all forms of communication he or she may have with you.
• Do not retaliate or encourage the bullying in any way.
• Ask for help.

I think this was a very good source, especially for kids to view. It felt very relatable, and I think many students would respond to this. The tips were helpful, and I like how at the beginning, it showed the viewer a simulation of cyber bullying. On a side note, I also liked the song that was played!