This document discusses cyber bullying and cyber threats. It defines cyber bullying as using electronic means to torment or harass others. It notes that cyber bullying often occurs off-campus but still impacts students on-campus. The document outlines types of cyber bullying like flaming, harassment, and impersonation. It warns that cyber bullying can have serious emotional and psychological impacts on victims and in some cases has led to suicide. It stresses the importance of educating students on responsible internet use and outlines actions teachers and parents can take to address cyber bullying issues.

1. Cyber bullying & Cyber threats Kelly Schermerhorn Model Schools November 3, 2009

2. Cyber bullying What it is, who is involved, where it is, why do we care, 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? Significant amount occurring off-campus. – But is impacting student relationships on-campus. • It is highly likely students are using the school’s Internet system or personal cell phones to engage in cyber bullying. – Bypass Internet filter/proxy sites. – Use cell phones or other digital devices. – This raises liability concerns.

6. The 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

11. Cyber bullying survey

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