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"Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio, or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses, or is otherwise intended to harm, insult, or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner under a person's true or false identity. In addition, any communication of this form that disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environment may also be considered cyberbullying." (BCPSS, 2011)
Tips for Protecting Your Child From Cyberbullying:
1.) Talk to Your Child: Talk to your child each day. Be aware of their in person communications as well as their online ones. Be as involved as possible in his/her every day life.
2.) Make Sure Your Child Is Informed: Make sure that your child is informed as to what appropriate online behavior is. Just as we must teach our students how to interact with people (what's appropriate and what's not) in real life we must teach them what is appropriate online as well. Ensure that your child knows both what is appropriate behavior for them as well as for others. Let your child know that if they are uncomfortable with any interaction that he/she can come to you at any time.
3.) Monitor Your Child's Online Activity: Even with all of our modeling and teaching our children may still find themselves in a situation where cyberbullying occurs. Make sure to monitor your child's online activity and communications to ensure that he/she is interacting in a safe environment.
For more child-centered information on Cyberbullying please visit the following sites with your child.
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BCPSS. (2011, December 13). Internet safety: Acceptable use of technology. Retrieved from http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/cms/lib/MD01001351/Centricity/Domain/3690/EGDRBInternet Safety Acceptable Use of TechnologyStudentsFINAL.pdf
Sabrina,
ReplyDeleteGreat use of visuals, I like your images! Your blog post is very informative - we can never over-emphasize online safety and cyber bullying. Parents, faculty and the school administration should be in unity about this issue and continue to teach students these important tips that you've mentioned so that they can stay safe when online. Since more and more students are required to be online - even as young as 3rd grade - it's important to equip them with the tools they need to navigate the web and avoid bullying any other student.
How appropriate a post with this being National Bullying Awareness month. I appreciate the definition of Cyberbullying. It is important for students to know that anything that offends someone else can be considered bullying. Cyberbullying can be more offensive because remarks or posts are permenant and can be seen by anybody.
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