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How does cyberbullying affect students in today’s schools?

How does cyberbullying affect students in today’s schools?. Tressa bowers Ci 551 Spring 2013. Stem questions. How is cyberbulllying different than regular bullying? What are some specific cases of cyberbullying? What can teachers and administrators do to stop cyberbullying?

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How does cyberbullying affect students in today’s schools?

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  1. How does cyberbullying affect students in today’s schools? Tressa bowers Ci 551 Spring 2013

  2. Stem questions • How is cyberbulllying different than regular bullying? • What are some specific cases of cyberbullying? • What can teachers and administrators do to stop cyberbullying? • What is the value of educating students about cyberbullying?

  3. What is cyberbullying and how is it different than regular bullying? • According to the National Crime Prevention Association, cyberbullying happens when teens, “Use the internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person” (National Crime Prevention Council, 2013). • Fact: Students who are bullied have an increased risk for suicide (Friedman, 2010). • Fact: One third to one half of school-age students are victim of cyberbullying(Education.com, 2013). • Fact: Research shows that physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities are negatively affected in victims of cyberbullying(National Crime Prevention Council, 2013).

  4. Differences in cyberbullying and regular bullying Cyberbullying Regular bullying Access: Access is limited to times when the bully and victim are face-to-face. Audience: Audience is limited to students in the classroom , lunchroom, or hallway. Anonymity: Students are usually not as harsh when facing their victim as they would be otherwise (Education.com, 2013). • Access: Most students have unlimited access to computers and cell phones. • Audience: Wide spread audience through use of technology. • Anonymity: No personal interaction. Bullies hide behind technology. Inhibitions disappear, and students behave worse than they would face-to-face.

  5. What are some specific cases of cyberbullying? Since the 1990’s there has been an alarming increase in cyberbullying, and an even more alarming number of suicides among its victims.

  6. Amanda Todd Amanda killed herself one month after she posted a heart breaking YouTube Video describing her life as a victim of cyberbullying. The Canadian teen began chatting with friends on Webcam. Eventually, a stranger, through flattering, persuaded her to flash the camera. An anonymous man used this photo as his Facebook profile. Three moves and countless taunts later, Amanda found the fresh start she needed, only to have the bullying nightmare begin again. The YouTube link shows her presenting her story on cue cards before she ended her life (Greenoble, 2012). Amanda Todd YouTube Video

  7. Ryan Patrick Halligan Ryan hung himself in 2003 after being victim of repeated bullying through instant messaging and Internet. Other students began bullying Ryan in elementary because of his learning disability. This carried over to middle school, with implications that he was gay. A very popular girl pretended to want to date him and later posted their conversations to publicly humiliate him. He was thirteen years old (Ross, 2010). Ryan's Story

  8. Phoebe Prince Phoebe found herself victim to cyberbullies after dating a boy whom others thought should be “off limits” to her. After being called names and harassed on Facebook, Phoebe hung herself. As for her five tormentors, three received probation and community service, and two received only probation (Halladay, 2011). Phoebe Prince's Memorial Facebook Page

  9. Statistics on bullying and suicide • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it. • Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University • A study in Britain found that at least half of suicides among young people are related to bullying • 10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk for suicide, according to the study above • According to statistics reported by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying (Bullyingstatistics.org, 2009).

  10. Cyberbullying must be stopped!

  11. What can teachers and administrators do to stop cyberbullying? Preventative Measures • Closely monitor students’ use of school computers(Stover, 2006). • Create a bullying program that includes cyberbullying(Education.com, 2013). • Address cyberbullying in the student handbook(Stover, 2006). • Require students and parents to sign off each year on computer/phone rules and expectations(Education.com, 2013). • Include specific discipline guidelines for students who misuse technology(Education.com, 2013). • Set up a website on cyberbullying for parents • and students(Stover, 2006). • Establish a process for students to report • cyberbullying Education.com, 2013).

  12. Methods of Intervention • Interview victims and provide counseling if necessary. • Meet with victim’s parents. Make referrals for community mental health services or law enforcement. • Make conflict resolution available(Education.com, 2013). • Contact online service providers. They will remove offensive material and bar offenders. • Address cyberbullying as a school violence issue(Stover, 2006).

  13. What is the value of educating students about cyberbullying?

  14. Ignorance is not bliss All to often, the potential dangers of electronic media are not fully realized by parents and students. On the other end of the spectrum, frequently the offending students had no idea how much harm would come from their actions or how much trouble they would find themselves in. When implementing education against cyberbullying, teachers and administrators should plan to include a broad segment of the community. Staff, students, parents, and other community members should all be included in educating against cyberbullying (Education.com, 2013).

  15. Many programs are available to help educate students and parents on cyberbullying. Cybersmart.org provides downloadable lessons and activities, as well as online workshops. They emphasize the core character values of caring, honesty, respect for self, responsibility, and fairness (Education.com, 2013). Cybersmart.org

  16. Project unify The January/February 2013 edition of Go Teach featured an article on the anti-bullying program, Project Unify. Project Unify is a youth-led program which started in Delaware, and has since branched out to other states. Through conferences, online lesson plans, The Speak Up Pocket Guide, websites, and public service announcements, Project Unify seeks to empower students to speak out in order to, “Create a plan that encourages a respectful and inclusive school climate.” (Cusack) The article further states , “Cultivating the emotional core of a person, as well as stimulating the mind, ignites a passion that will inspire progress and create a broader vision of inclusion(Cusack, 2013).

  17. Some Final tips to prevent cyberbulling • Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages. • Tell friends to stop cyberbullying. • Block communication with cyberbullies. • Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult. • Never post or share your personal information online. • Never share your internet passwords with anyone, except your parents. • Never meet anyone face -to -face that you only know • online. • Talk to your parents about what you do online • (National Crime Prevention Council, 2013).

  18. References • Allman, T. (2009). Mean behind the screen: What you need to know about cyberbullying. North Mankato, MN: Capstone. • Bullyingstatistics.org. (2009). Bullying and suicide. In Bullyingstatistics.org. Retrieved April 25, 2013 • Brown, C. F. (2013). School-based cyberbullying interventions. In Educatiton.com. Retrieved April 20, 2013 • Cusack, J. (2013, January). Project Unify: The power to create change. Go Teach, 2(3), 16-21. • Cyberbullying. (2013). In National Crime Prevention Council. Retrieved April 23, 2013, from http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying • Freidman, L. (2010). Cyberbullying. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press. • Gerdes, L. I. (2011). Cyberbullying. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press. • Grenoble, R. (2012, October 11). Amanda Todd: Bullied Canadian teen commits suicide after prolonged battle online and in school. Huffington Post. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com • Holladay, J. (2011, January). Cyberbullying [Electronic version]. The Education Digest, 76(5), 4-6. Retrieved from EBSCO Host.

  19. Hoffman, J. (2010, June 27). Online bullies pull schools into the fray [Electronic version]. The New York Times. • Jacobs, T. (2010). Teen cyberbullying investigated: Where do your rights and and consequences begin? Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing. • Ohler, J. (2012, April). Digital citizenship means character education for the digital age [Electronic version]. Education Digest, 77(8), 14-17. • Peterson, J. M. (2012). How to beat cyberbullying. New York, NY: Rosen Publishing Group. • Rogers, V. (2010). Cyberbullying: Activities to help children and teens stay safe in a texting, twittering, social networking world. Philadephia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. • Ross, PH.D., J. I. (2010). Criminal investigations cybercrime. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publishers. • Stover, D. (2006, December). Treating cyberbullying as a school violence issue [Electronic version]. Education Digest, 72(4), 40-42. • Uhler, S. F., & Smith, G. T. (2011, November). Regulating conduct in new frontiers. The Illinois School Board Journal, 79, 26-30. Retrieved from EBSCO Host. 

  20. Images • [Untitled photograph of students texting]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.nytimes.com • Unhappy Teen Texting [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.mykidstime.ie • [Untitled photograph of distraught student at computer]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://blogs.avg.com • [Untitled photograph of distraught student at computer]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.aspanational.wordpress.com • Ryansplaque [Photograph]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org • RyanHalligan[Photograph]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org

  21. [Untitled photograph of Phoebe Prince]. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from: http://www.nydailynews.com • [Untitled photograph of antibullying symbol]. Retrieved April 20, 2013 from: http://www.kes.cabeard.schoolfusion.us • [Untitled photograph of teacher and student at computer]. Retrieved April 20, 2013 from: http://www.mycyberscout.com • [Untitled photograph of heart made of candles]. Retrieved April 20, 2013 from: http://www.vwo.blogspot.com • [Untitled photograph of student holding laptop computer]. Retrieved April 20, 2013 from: http://www.westsidecs.schoolfusion.us • [Untitled photograph of bully free zone road sign]. Retrieved April 20, 2013 from: http://www.eclassroomnews.com

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