1. SOCIAL MEDIA & CYBERBULLYING
Joshua Nelson
10522132 Positive Classroom Management Techniques
2. Keynotes about Social Media
“Forms of Communication either Internet or text-based that support
social interactions of individuals.” (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2012)
Nearly all youth and adults use social media
90% of 13 to 17 year-olds reported using some form of social media (2012)
Over 60% of 13 to 17 year-olds have at least one profile on a social
networking site.
Social Media increases communication speed
Educators, parents, and caregivers could assess situations in length of time
QUICK THINKING, QUICK RESPONSE!
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/social-media-and-school-crises
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-and-Social-Networking-100.aspx
3. Statistics
• Access to Smartphones
• Black (85%)
• Latino (71%)
• White (71%)
• Smartphone Holders
• ¾ 15-17 yr. olds
• 68% 13- 14 yr. olds
• 87% Computer access
• 58% Tablet access
• 12% have no mobile phone
• Most teens (81%), mostly
boys (91% ) have game
consoles
• 1% no access to technologies
http://www.actforyouth.net/adolescence/demographics/internet.cfm
4. Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
An electronic method of bullying
(i.e. mean text messages/emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking
sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles).
Why is cyberbullying different from traditional face-to-face?
With devices it is more difficult to ignore the behavior than just walking away.
What is the frequency of cyberbullying?
21% students, ages 12-18, nationwide experience cyberbullying, 2014-15 (National Center
for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics) School Crime Supplement
16% estimated of high school students bullied electronically 12 months prior to survey, 2015
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/
5. Mindful – Netsmartz
http://www.netsmartz.org/TeensTalkBack/Cyberbullying
(2:19)
Netsmartz Workshop
Interactive, Educational program
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Targeted: children (5-17), parents/guardians, educators and law
enforcement
Goals: Educate, Engage, and Empower
6. Signs and Symptoms
Emotional
Withdrawn or shy
Depression
Moody or agitated
Anxious or stressed out
Aggressive
Social/Behavioral
Stops using the computer
Changes eating or sleeping habits
Lack of participation in activities
Hurts self, may attempt suicide
Suddenly changes friends
Academic
Doesn’t want to attend school
Gets in trouble at school
Skips school
Loses interest in school
Drops in grades
http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying/cyberbullying-tip-
sheets/NCPC%20Tip%20Sheet%20-%20Spotting%20The%20Signs.pdf
7. Prevention and Support in Cyberbullying
Prevention
Ask what sites children will be using
Ask for their passwords, in case of emergency
Encourage children to talk to educator if
cyberbullying occurs (to self, or someone else)
Establish rules in use of technology
Netiquette
Think Before Post!
Information and images are out of sender’s hands
Are contents beneficial or hurtful?
Who will view information or images online?
Support
Listen to the child
Assurance, “It’s Not Your Fault”
Make subtle arrangements
Be persistent
Illustrate bullying is taken seriously
Use consequences to teach
Lead a classroom discussion
Do a project about civil rights and bullying
Read a book about bullying
Involve child who bullied to make amends
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention/
https://www.stopbullying.gov/respond/support-kids-involved/
9. Works Cited
“Brief Facts and Tips” Social Media and School Crises. NASP (National Association of School
Psychologists). Web 31 May 2017. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-
safety-and-crisis/social-media-and-school-crises
“Demographics: Internet and Social Media.” Act for Youth, Center of Excellence. Web 31 May 2017.
http://www.actforyouth.net/adolescence/demographics/internet.cfm
“What is Cyberbullying.” U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 200 Independence Ave, S.W. –
Washington D.C. 20201. StopBullying.gov. 31 May 2017. https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-
it/
“Cyberbullying Spotting the Signs.” National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). 2001 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Suite 901, Arlington, VA 22202. Web 31 May 2017. http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying/cyberbullying-
tip-sheets/NCPC%20Tip%20Sheet%20-%20Spotting%20The%20Signs.pdf
