Cyber bullying involves using electronic means like email, text messages, social media to harass, threaten or embarrass someone. It is a growing problem, especially among teenagers who have widespread internet access. Some signs of cyber bullying include sadness after internet use or declining school performance. While some teens see it as harmless, it can have serious consequences like suicide. Educators need to teach safe internet use, communicate with students and parents, and work with authorities if threats are made to help address this issue.

1. Cyber bullying (What you want to know) & Cyber threats Kelly Schermerhorn Model Schools August 17, 2010 Games in Education Symposium

2. Cyber bullying What it is, who is involved, where it is, and how it affects YOU! What we can do about it?

4. Where is it found? E-mails Instant messaging Text or digital imaging messages sent on cell phones Web pages, Web logs (blogs) Chat rooms or discussion groups Other information communication technologies Plus more…

5. Where is it found? (continued) Significant amount occurs off-campus, but it is impacting student relationships on-campus Bypass Internet filter/proxy sites Use cell phones or other digital devices This raises liability concerns.

6. Some technologies Wikis are websites anyone can edit . If you can word process, you can use a wiki. Visitors can see a history of changes and revert to earlier versions. Example: www.wikipedia.org Wikis/Podcasts Podcasts are blogs with audio or video. Podcasts are like Internet radio or TV shows. Anyone can be a producer. Podcasts are consumed on demand. Examples: www.epnweb.org Blogs Web + Log = weblog, or we blog Blogs are easily created and easily updated sites. If you can email, you can blog. Blogs allow visitors to comment. Example: www.weblogg-ed.com