This document discusses social media, cyberbullying, and prevention strategies. It notes that nearly all youth use social media, with over 60% having social networking profiles. Cyberbullying is defined as bullying using electronic methods like mean texts, emails, or social media posts. Around 21% of students ages 12-18 experience cyberbullying. Signs of cyberbullying include emotional, social, and academic issues. Prevention strategies encourage open communication between parents and children about appropriate social media use and responding promptly if cyberbullying occurs.

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/

8. Message & Resources
 STOP BLOCK TELL
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5v0m6pEMs (2:36)
 Resources
 StopBullying
 https://www.stopbullying.gov/
 Wisconsin Anti-Bullying Center
 http://www.wasb.org/websites/convention/File/2013/session_hando
uts/wednesday/WED_SSN_319_Anti-
Bullying%20Measures_3_TO_4_PM.pdf

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