Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying may be happening to you, your child, or to someone you know. Below you will find information on what cyberbullying is and what you can do about it. If you, a student or someone you know are having any difficulties with this please let a trusting adult, such as a parent or guardian know. It is very important to take care of yourself online while learning how to navigate the virtual world. 

What is cyberbullying?  Watch video below...

On WellCast, they're taking a look at the effects of cyberbullying and ways to end it. What is cyberbullying? In many ways, online cyberbullying can be scarier than physical bullying—and much harder to escape, too. But that is OK, because your WellCast army has returned to back you up: They're going to teach you a four-step method for escaping the clutches of cyberbullies. Watch video below...

Anti bullying video lesson on the consequences of cyber bullying for classroom and home use that includes follow up questions to use with your current anti bullying and character education curriculum. Educational comedian Keith Deltano explains the consequences of breaking state level HIB (harassment, intimidation and bullying) laws. He backs it up with a true story about a high school senior who had his scholarship revoked after being prosecuted for cyber bullying. Includes follow up questions at the end of the video - hit pause for discussion time. 

Your students will learn how a background check can negatively impact them years after the cyber bullying event and subsequent prosecution occurred. They will also learn that prosecution for cyber bullying is happening at a higher rate than they believe and that law enforcement has the ability to recover deleted texts, tweets, posts, and images. They will learn that social media misuse can have staggering negative consequences. Watch video below...