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One of the first steps in preparing students to be constructive online participants is to set up norms. We all have class rules, why not add online rules as well?
One of the first steps in preparing students to be constructive online participants is to set up norms. We all have class rules, why not add online rules as well?
From kindergarten to high school, we always touch on keeping things safe at school. "Keep your hands and feet to yourself." "Don't use bad language." And recently, "Do not bully others." How does this translate to online behavior?
From kindergarten to high school, we always touch on keeping things safe at school. "Keep your hands and feet to yourself." "Don't use bad language." And recently, "Do not bully others." How does this translate to online behavior?
What is Cyberbullying?
What is Cyberbullying?
How does it differ from traditional bullying?
How does it differ from traditional bullying?
With mobile devices, bullying can now take place at all times, especially when students are not at school.
With mobile devices, bullying can now take place at all times, especially when students are not at school.
How can we help stop it?
How can we help stop it?
Just like you do at school, create a model that students can follow when online outside of school hours. What are the norms and what does following them mean?
Just like you do at school, create a model that students can follow when online outside of school hours. What are the norms and what does following them mean?
Here are some great tips when teaching about cyberbullying and what to do when it happens:
Here are some great tips when teaching about cyberbullying and what to do when it happens:
Sign off the computer. Ignore the attacks and walk away from the cyberbully.
Sign off the computer. Ignore the attacks and walk away from the cyberbully.
Don't respond or retaliate. If you're angry or hurt, you might say things you'll regret later. Cyberbullies often want to get a reaction out of you, so don't let them know their plans have worked.
Don't respond or retaliate. If you're angry or hurt, you might say things you'll regret later. Cyberbullies often want to get a reaction out of you, so don't let them know their plans have worked.
Block the bully. If you get mean messages through IM or a social-networking site, take the person off your buddy or friends list. You also can delete messages from bullies without reading them.
Block the bully. If you get mean messages through IM or a social-networking site, take the person off your buddy or friends list. You also can delete messages from bullies without reading them.
Save and print out bullying messages. If the harassment continues, save the evidence. This could be important proof to show parents or teachers if the bullying doesn't stop.
Save and print out bullying messages. If the harassment continues, save the evidence. This could be important proof to show parents or teachers if the bullying doesn't stop.
Talk to a friend. When someone makes you feel bad, sometimes it can help to talk the situation over with a friend.
Talk to a friend. When someone makes you feel bad, sometimes it can help to talk the situation over with a friend.
Tell a trusted adult. A trusted adult is someone you believe will listen and who has the skills, desire, and authority to help you. Telling an adult isn't tattling -- it's standing up for yourself. And, even if the bullying occurs online, your school probably has rules against it.
Tell a trusted adult. A trusted adult is someone you believe will listen and who has the skills, desire, and authority to help you. Telling an adult isn't tattling -- it's standing up for yourself. And, even if the bullying occurs online, your school probably has rules against it.
Source: Common Sense Media
Source: Common Sense Media
How can you make learning about this fun?
How can you make learning about this fun?
Speak about being an Upstander!
Speak about being an Upstander!
Grades K-12: Cyberbully Zombies Attack - This Plants vs. Zombies style game asks players to protect their school from cyberbully zombies. A great way to start a conversation about cyberbullying.
Grades K-12: Cyberbully Zombies Attack - This Plants vs. Zombies style game asks players to protect their school from cyberbully zombies. A great way to start a conversation about cyberbullying.
Grades 2-5: Digital Passport - Common Sense Media has a series of online games to teach students about cyber safety. One game, E-volve, speaks about cyberbullying. It does list grades at First through Seventh, but there is a bit of reading involved in some of the games; some first graders may need help.
Grades 2-5: Digital Passport - Common Sense Media has a series of online games to teach students about cyber safety. One game, E-volve, speaks about cyberbullying. It does list grades at First through Seventh, but there is a bit of reading involved in some of the games; some first graders may need help.
Grades 3-8: FBI Cyber Surf Islands - The FBI has created a series of islands for each grade level to help teach students about Cyber Safety. Each island offers different activities; text based questions, word search, videos, and even raps about staying safe online. While this resource covers all aspects of staying safe online, each island offers resources on cyberbullying.
Grades 3-8: FBI Cyber Surf Islands - The FBI has created a series of islands for each grade level to help teach students about Cyber Safety. Each island offers different activities; text based questions, word search, videos, and even raps about staying safe online. While this resource covers all aspects of staying safe online, each island offers resources on cyberbullying.
Grades 6-9: Digital Compass - Common Sense Media has an online game to help show students "the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated choose-your-own-adventure interactive experiences." Click here to find out more information.
Grades 6-9: Digital Compass - Common Sense Media has an online game to help show students "the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated choose-your-own-adventure interactive experiences." Click here to find out more information.
Grades 8-12: Friend Finder - A game that asks students to make safe descisions when spending time on Social Media sites like Facebook.
Grades 8-12: Friend Finder - A game that asks students to make safe descisions when spending time on Social Media sites like Facebook.
Other Resources
Other Resources
K-5 Curriculum: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention - Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD
K-5 Curriculum: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention - Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD
StopBullying.gov - This government hosted website offers tips on how to prevent Cyber Bullying.
StopBullying.gov - This government hosted website offers tips on how to prevent Cyber Bullying.
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