EDUC W200 Week 13

SAFETY

Sexting & Cyberbullying

EDUC W200 Week 13

SEXTING AND CELL PHONE POLICY

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HAVE YOU SEXTED?

• Sexting : sending and receiving sexually explicit cell phone photos

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WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ACTIVITY?

Ally's Story

Hope’s story 6 teens charged in sexting case

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CAN’T WE DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT?

• Parental Controls

• The apps for parental monitoring: o Web Safety, Inc.’s “Cell Safety”o GOGOSTATo uKnowKids

DEMO:• iOS: Understanding Restrictions (Parental Controls for ipad, iphone,

ipod touch)

EDUC W200 Week 13

THE MOM CONTRACT

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EDUC W200 Week 13

CLASS PREP Q1&Q2 DISCUSSION

• What role should the school have regarding to online arguments, and issues such as that experienced by Ryan Halligan?

• STUDENTS’ IDEAS

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EDUC W200 Week 13

CYBERBULLYING

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CYBERBULLYING STORIES

Amanda’s story

What a bullied life looks like

Girls accused of cyber-bullying classmate on Instagram

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TECHNOLOGY FUELS CYBERBULLYING

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DISCUSSION

• Some high school students created a “We hate Ashley” profile on a popular social networking profile. On this “slam book” profile, they have posted cruel and vicious comments about Ashley. They invite students to send Ashley email messages telling her how ugly she is and how no one likes her.

• Have you ever heard of any similar stories?

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SOME SIGNS A CHILD IS BEING BULLIED

• Withdrawal• Drop in grades• Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry• Sudden loss of friends • Avoidance of school and other activities• Bruises or Unexplainable injuries• Need for extra money or supplies• Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home,

harming themselves, or talking about suicide

Source:1.National Crime Prevention Council “Spot the clues””2. http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html

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WHAT SCHOOL & PARENTS CAN DO?

• Schools: oSchool Messenger's Anonymous

Communication “Talk About It”oSocial Net Watchero What about your school? Did they do something to

prevent bullying?

• Parents

o Parenting Suggestions Regarding Technology

o Resources for prarents

EDUC W200 Week 13

TALKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING

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