Cyberbullying

1. EDIT 3318
Issues
Using Technology
Module #1

2. Growing Up Mobile
“…too much screen
time bad for kids.”
What do you think?
Folwer, G. A. (2013, October 28). Kids’ use of mobile gadgets grows
89%. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://blogs.wsj.com.
* Read the full article on WSJ:
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/10/28/kids-use-of-mobile-
gadgets-grows-89/

3. Growing Up Mobile
These are your students.
• What does this chart
mean to you as a
classroom teacher?
• Are you prepare for
them?
• Any concerns with this
trend?

4. Technology Concern 1: Cyberbullying
Tynan, D. (2014, November 13). What scares parents most about tech? Facebook creeps and nosy ads.
Retrieved from http://www.yahoo.com/tech.

5. Cyberbullying
Cyberbulling refers to the act
of hurting or harming via
electronic communication
tools, including the internet,
cell phone, or other
communication devices. It can
happen using emails, instant
text messages, and Social
Network Service or Site (SNS).
* Check U.S. Law & Legal Definition:
http://definitions.uslegal.com/c/cyber-bullying/

6. Cyberbullying: Facts
Here are some statistics:
• Teens who spend three or more hours per day on
social networking sites are 110% more likely to
be cyber bullied
• 1 in 10 adolescents have had embarrassing or
damaging photos of themselves posted online
• Girls are twice as likely to be the victims and
perpetrators of cyberbullying as boys
• Boys are more likely to be threatened than girls
• 1 in 10 victims will inform their parents
• Victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to commit
suicide
• Victims are more likely to have low self esteem
*Sources:
• http://edvolution.info/anti-bullying-resources/
• http://resources.uknowkids.com/

7. Cyberbullying: Facts (cont.)
Here are some statistics:
• Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online
• 1 in 4 (of the 43%) says it has happened more
than once
• 81% of young people think that bullying online is
easier to get away with
• 70% of students report frequently seeing bullying
online
• The most common medium for cyberbullying is
smartphones
• 25% of teens have been bullied via text message
• 64% of teens report being bullied on Facebook
• 29% of teens report being harassed on Twitter
• 21% of teens have been bullied via email or direct
messaging

8. Cyberbullying: Real Stories
In slideshow mode, click to view the videos.

9. Cyberbullying: Consequence
Some signs a child is being bullied:
• Withdrawal
• Drop in grade
• Lost or destroyed clothing,
books, or electronics
• Sudden loss of friends
• Avoidance of school and other
activities
• Bruises or unexplainable
injuries
• Symptoms of sleep deprivation
• Need for extra money or
supplies
• Self-destructive behaviors (e.g.,
harming themselves, running
away from home or class,
talking about suicide)

10. Cyberbullying: Prevention
Read articles below to find out what
you can do to prevent cyberbullying:
• http://resources.uknowkids.com/
blog/bid/333206/21-Powerful-
Tips-To-Prevent-Kids-
Cyberbullying?_ga=1.61248868.9
79488623.1452971694
• http://hibhubcommunity.com/20
14/01/07/for-teachers-how-to-
stop-bullying/
Retrieved from: http://www.thejournal.ie/safebook-how-to-stay-
safe-online-657753-Nov2012/

11. Cyberbullying: Discussion
• How can we, as teachers, prevent kids from
adopting cyberbullying behavior?
• How can we support kids who are targeted?
• How can we encourage kids to stop bullying when
they see it?

12. Technology Concerns
Tynan, D. (2014, November 13). What scares parents most about tech? Facebook creeps and nosy ads.
Retrieved from http://www.yahoo.com/tech.

13. Digital Divide
Digital divide refers to “the gap
between demographics and
regions that have access to
modern information and
communications technology, and
those that don’t or have
restricted access. This
technology can include the
telephone, television, personal
computers and the Internet.”
Retrieved from:
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/digital-divide
Retrieved from: http://digdipblog.com/2015/01/

14. Digital Divide: In U.S.
Crow, D. (2014, October 28). Digital divide exacerbates inequality. The Financial Times.

15. Digital Divide: In U.S. (cont.)
2003 2007 2009 2013
All House Holds
Race of head of household
• White alone
• Black alone
• Asian alone
• Native American Alone
• Hispanic of any Race
54.7
59.9
36.2
66.7
41.6
36.0
61.5
66.7
44.8
75.5
41.3
43.2
68.7
73.3
54.2
80.5
53.4
52.7
74.4
77.4
61.3
86.6
58.2
66.7
Educational attainment of head of household
• Less than High School
• High School Graduate
• Some College
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.8
43.8
57.8
75.3
24.0
49.5
68.5
83.6
32.2
57.4
74.8
88.5
43.8
62.9
79.1
90.1
Percent of U.S. Households with Internet Access, 2003 to 2013
• Internet access by educational attainment is displayed here for those households where the
head of the household is aged 25 or older.
• Source: Census Current Population (2003-2009); Census American Community Survey (2013)
• Retrieved from: Whitehouse (2015). Mapping the Digital Divide. Council of Economic Adviser
Issue Brief, p. 2.
• What do you see
from this table?
• What does this
table mean to you
as a teacher?
• How would you
teach your
students who do
not have access to
the Internet at
home?

16. Digital Divide: New Digital Divide
• A Kind of Access Divide
• Broadband (Laptop/Desktop/Tablets) vs. Cell Phone
• Empowerment Access vs. Entertainment Access
• Students with disabilities as Minorities
• Need for assistive technologies or features
• The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations:
http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap5toolkit.htm
• Texas Tech Accessibility:
http://www.ttu.edu/accessibility/
Read the full story:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-divide-technology-internet-access-mary-beth-hertz

17. Digital Divide: Discussion
• How would you address “digital divide” in your classroom?
What can you do to overcome this issue?
• How would you teach your students who do not have
access to the Internet at home? (This includes having no
access to appropriate devices.)
• What do you think about the BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device) policy? What is the pros and cons of this policy in
terms of digital divide?
• What are some of the assistive technologies you can use in
classrooms? Visit the website below and discuss:
• South Carolina Assistive Technology Program:
http://scatp.med.sc.edu/

18. Technology Concerns
Tynan, D. (2014, November 13). What scares parents most about tech? Facebook creeps and nosy ads.
Retrieved from http://www.yahoo.com/tech.

19. Sexting
Sexting refers to sending
and receiving sexually
explicit/provocative
texts, photos, or videos
via mobile technologies.
(U.S. Court System)
Retrieved from: http://resources.uknowkids.com/the-truth-about-teen-
sexting-infographic-2

20. Sexting
More Facts about Sexting:
1. Teenage girls have a few reasons for
why they participate in sexting: 40
percent do it as a joke, 34 percent do
it to feel sexy, and 12 percent feel
pressured to do it.
2. 17% of sexters share the messages
they receive with others, and 55% of
those share them with more than
one person.
3. 61% of all sexters who have sent
nude images admit that they were
pressured to do it at least once.
Retrieved from: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-
about-sextingRetrieved from: http://resources.uknowkids.com/the-truth-about-teen-sexting-infographic-2

21. Sexting
More Facts about Sexting:
1. 15% of teens who have sent or posted
nude/semi-nude images of themselves
send these messages to people they have
never met, but know from the Internet.
2. Sending or receiving a sexually suggestive
text or image under the age of 18 is
considered child pornography and can
result in criminal charges.
3. 24% of high-school age teens (ages 14 to
17) and 33% of college-age students (ages
18 to 24) have been involved in a form of
nude sexting.
Retrieved from: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-
about-sexting

22. Sexting: Consequence
Ally’s Story
– Second Thoughts on Sexting
Life-long effects of sexting
In slideshow mode, click to view the videos.

23. Sexting: Lead to Cyberbullying
“Sexting leading to Cyberbullying”
can take many forms:
• Sexting or circulating sexually
suggestive images or videos
• Spreading false rumors through
mobile technologies
• Taking/manipulating
unflattering pictures of a
person and spreading them
through mobile technologies
• Posting sexually suggestive
images or videos on Social
Networking Sites (SNS)
Amanda’s Story
In slideshow mode, click to view the videos.

24. Sexting: Prevention
…and YES.
You can prevent sexting in
and outside your classroom!
Read the tips on “How to
Prevent Teens from
Sexting”:
http://www.wikihow.com/Pr
event-Teens-from-Sexting
Overexposed: Sexting and Relationships
In slideshow mode, click to view the videos.

25. Technology Concerns
Tynan, D. (2014, November 13). What scares parents most about tech? Facebook creeps and nosy ads.
Retrieved from http://www.yahoo.com/tech.

26. Smartphone Addiction
Smartphone addiction
“essentially boils down to the
fear of being without your
phone.” (Teensafe, 2014)
Read an article on teen’s
smartphone addiction:
http://www.teensafe.com/blog/i
s-your-teen-a-smartphone-
addict/ Retrieved from:
http://internetaddictionresource.com/2013/12/23/feeding-
internet-addiction-teens-the-internet-smartphones/

27. Smartphone Addiction: Social Teen’s Life
To support your students to have
a healthy digital technology
experience, you first need to
understand what an average
student’s life is like with
Smartphone and Social Media.
Find an infographic from:
http://www.teensafe.com/blog/
the-social-life-of-the-app-
addicted-teen/

28. Smartphone Addiction: Symptoms
1. Becomes anxious, moody, or
grouchy when kept away from the
phone
2. Staying up late or waking up at
night to text or use the phone
3. Constantly breaking school or
house rules that forbid phone use
at certain times
4. Loss of interest in activities that
don't include the phone
5. Checks the phone constantly for
messages, even when in the
middle of something else
6. Has a name for his or her phone
1. Frequently texts people who are
in the same room or building
2. Uses the phone in the shower
3. Spends a lot of money on apps,
ringtones, music downloads,
custom face plates for the phone
4. Frequently isolates self in a
group social setting to use the
phone
5. Inability to focus on schoolwork
or studying due to the phone
6. Interrupts face-to-face
conversations to answer calls or
texts often
Retrieved from: http://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/208340/12-Signs-Your-Teen-Is-Addicted-to-the-Smartphone

29. Smartphone Addiction: Consequence
1. Brain function and chemical changes
2. The link between cell phones and radiation
3. Mobility problems due to smartphone use
4. The effect of smartphone on sleep
5. Inability to focus and perform well in schools
Read more on:
• “How does smartphone addiction affect teen health?”:
http://www.teensafe.com/blog/smartphone-addiction-effect-teen-health/

30. Smartphone Addiction: Discussion
• How would you guide students’ smartphone use in class?
• What strategies would you use?
• What if your school is BYOD? Then, what strategies
would you use to manage your class?