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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying. Parent and Student Guide. www.cyberbullying.ca. Bill Belsey knows all! This is my main source of info for tonight Just giving credit…. What is Cyberbullying?.

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Cyberbullying

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  1. Cyberbullying Parent and Student Guide

  2. www.cyberbullying.ca • Bill Belsey knows all! • This is my main source of info for tonight • Just giving credit…

  3. What is Cyberbullying? • "Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behaviour by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others." -Bill Belsey • Cyberbullying is willful and involves recurring or repeated harm inflicted through the medium of electronic text. (Wikipedia)

  4. Examples • Continuing to send emails to someone who doesn’t want to be contacted • May also include threats, sexual remarks, derogative labels (i.e., hate speech) • Publish personal contact information for their victims at websites. • They may attempt to assume the identity of a victim for the purpose of publishing material in their name that defames or ridicules them.

  5. FAST FACTS • 99 per cent of Canadian students have used the Internet • 48 per cent of Canadian students use it for a least an hour a day • nearly 60 per cent of Canadian students use chat rooms and instant messaging • This is the "Always On" generation (*74% of connected young people use instant messaging several times a week. -Pew Report ). • By 2005 the annual number of text and visual messages sent over the Internet is expected to reach 1.2 trillion. • In 2002, cell phone users passed the one billion user mark, this is the fastest 10 year penetration of any product in commercial history. • A 2002 British survey found that one in four youth, aged 11 to 19 has been threatened via their computers or cell phones, including death threats. About 75% of people have been involved in spreading gossip or rumours electronically.

  6. Works like an electronic post office (send and receive mail online) Can send text, pictures, videos, etc. Can be used to send harassing or threatening messages It is hard to track Students share their passwords with others and they use the account to send harassing emails to others E-Mail

  7. A private chat room with another person or group of people Type messages back and forth in real time ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Msger, etc. Sends alerts when your contacts are online Used to send threatening or harassing messages “Trap” students into sticky situations with other friends A major part of teenage culture today Paramount to a local hangout spot Instant Messaging (IM’s)

  8. Ready to Snoop?? • Be careful! • Don’t invade their privacy- it’s a fine line • Make sure you know what you are looking for

  9. Real-time communication between two users via computer. Once a chat has been initiated, either user can enter text by typing on the keyboard and the entered text will appear on the other user's monitor. Most networks and online services offer a chat feature. Can be used to stock Send threats Assume someone’s identity Get private or personal information Chat rooms

  10. TTYL Talk to you later <3 heart A/S/L? Age/sex/location? BF Boyfriend F2F Face to face GF Girlfriend H&K Hug and kisses ILU or ILY I love you IPN I'm posting naked IWALU I will always love you KOTL Kiss on the lips LDR Long-distance relationship LMIRL Let's meet in real life NIFOC Naked in front of computer NP Nosy parents PAW Parents are watching POS Parent over shoulder PM Private message QT Cutie SOMY? Sick of me yet? TOY Thinking of you WTGP? Want to go private? WUF? Where are you from? Chat Lingo- Get in the Know

  11. Messages are sent from one cell to another Messages can also be sent from computers or PDA’s Text, pictures, videos and voice can be sent Can be used to take pictures when people aren’t aware Can forward private messages or pictures Can be used to send threats SPAM mail can cost you serious coin Texting and Cell Phones

  12. A site (location) on the World Wide Web. Each Web site contains a home page, which is the first document users see when they enter the site. The site might also contain additional documents and files. Each site is owned and managed by an individual, company or organization. Cyberbullies can create Web sites that mock, torment and harass others. Post pictures or gossip Bash Boards Create a discussion board that people can post on about others Websites

  13. Voting / Polling Booths • Some Web sites such as www.freepoles.com, offer users the opportunity to create online polling/voting booths. • Cyberbullies can use these Web sites to create Web pages that allow others to vote online for "The Ugliest , Fattest, Dumbest etc. Boy/Girl at ***** School".

  14. Used to help people stay connected or reconnect with friends People create a profile and can post pictures Messages and posts can be sent/made Comment on others pages Post embarrassing pictures of others Threaten people Spread rumours or gossip Social Networking Sites 100% of the surveys I got back, the students had at least one type of social networking account.

  15. Sites • www.bebo.com • www.myspace.com • www.nexopia.com • www.xanga.com • www.friendster.com • www.facebook.com • www.gossipreport.com Did I miss any??

  16. SHOW AND TELL! So parents and students- do YOU have an account? Take a few minutes to talk about it WARNING: Parents if your child does not want to share his/her site today that is okay– but check it tomorrow!

  17. "The most effective, reliable, Internet Safety Filter is an Involved, Informed, and Aware Parent and an Educated and Ethical Kid.“ - Gwyneth A. Jones

  18. Involved • Check your teens web pages, spaces, blogs • See what they are writing about, who they are chatting with, what pictures they are posting • Watch what they are doing • Put your home computer in a public place- especially if you have a webcam or digital camera • Check out their history • Talk to your teens about safety in the world of technology • http://www.cybertip.ca/en/cybertip/inet_safety_tips Warning: Be careful not to snoop!

  19. Informed • Ask your teens about the sites they are visiting- check them out yourself • If you don’t know- ask • Be aware of new threats (do your own investigating) • Check websites for parents on cyberbullying- keep up to date!

  20. Awareness • Realize that your teen will be curious and likely will make mistakes • Realize that your teen may be on “the other side” • Be aware of any changes in your teens behaviour

  21. The most effective, reliable, Internet Safety Filter is an Involved, Informed, and Aware Parent and an Educated and Ethical Kid.“ - Gwyneth A. Jones

  22. Educated • Presentations like this • Talk your parents • Ask questions – Computer teachers are good place to start • Do your own research • There is tons of stories out there that might interest you

  23. Ethical • Definition: In accordance with principles of right or good conduct: moral, principled, proper, right, righteous, rightful, right-minded, virtuous. • It’s easy to be mean when you don’t have to take credit for it. • If you wouldn’t do it/say it in person, why online? “If someone has something mean to say about someone I have found it is usually done on the internet”

  24. Signs your child might at risk online • Your child spends large amounts of time online, especially at night • Your child accesses pornography on the computer • Your child receives phone calls from unknown individuals • Your child is making long distance calls to numbers you do not recognize • Your child receives mail/gifts/packages from someone you don’t know • Your child turns computer monitor off or quickly changes the screen when you enter the room • Your child becomes withdrawn from the family • Your child is using an on-line account belonging to someone else. RCMP http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

  25. http://www.wiredsafety.org/flashandvideo/YNK-Meangirls(G).swfhttp://www.wiredsafety.org/flashandvideo/YNK-Meangirls(G).swf

  26. “The Vengeful Angel” The “Power-Hungry” and “Revenge of the Nerds” “Mean Girls” The Inadvertent Cyberbully Types of Cyber BulliesJigsaw TASK 3 http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/parents/howdoyouhandleacyberbully.html

  27. What Can Be Done? Prevention • Place / keep computer(s) with Internet access in an open, commonly used space • Never give out personal information or passwords, P.I.N. numbers etc. • Don't believe everything you see or read • Use Netiquette • Don't send a message to someone else when you are angry • Don't open a message from someone you don't know • If it doesn't look or feel right, it probably isn't • You don't have to be "Always On" turn off, disconnect, unplug, try actual reality instead of virtual reality!

  28. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

  29. If You Are The Victim of a Cyberbully What Can Be Done Now? • Don't reply to messages from cyberbullies • Do not keep this to yourself! You are NOT alone and you did NOT do anything to deserve this! Tell an adult you know and trust! • Inform your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cell phone/pager service provider • Inform your local police • Do not erase or delete messages from cyberbullies • Protect yourself

  30. Main Points • Do unto to others… • Kids are BRAVE on the internet when it comes to their interactions with others • You know your child/yourself best, stay connected with each other • Keep educating yourselves

  31. Staying Safe Online:A Young Person's Contract 1. I will ALWAYS tell a parent or another adult immediately, if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening. 2. I will NEVER give out my full name, real address, telephone number, school name or location, schedule, password, or other identifying information when I'm online. I will check with an adult for any exceptions. 3. I will NEVER have a face-to-face meeting with someone I've met online. In rare cases, my parents may decide it's OK, but if I do decide to meet a cyberpal, I will make sure we meet in a public place and that a parent or guardian is with me. 4. I will NEVER respond online to any messages that use bad words or words that are scary, threatening, or just feel weird. If I get that kind of message, I'll print it out and tell an adult immediately. The adult can then contact the online service or appropriate agency. If I'm uncomfortable in a live chat room, I will use the "ignore" button. 5. I will NEVER go into a new online area that is going to cost additional money without first asking permission from my parent or teacher. 6. I will NEVER send a picture over the Internet or via regular mail to anyone without my parent's permission. 7. I will NOT give out a credit card number online without a parent present. Young Person_________________ Date______ Parent/Guardian_______________ Date______

  32. Check These Out • http://www.isafe.org/ • http://www.wiredsafety.org/ • http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm • http://www.cyberbullying.info/ • http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm Software Ideas and Tracking • http://kids.getnetwise.org/ (look under tools) • http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/guidelines/basics.mspx • http://www.tucows.com/

  33. Sources • www.cyberbullying.ca • http://www.webopedia.com • http://www.wiredsafety.org • http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/parents/howdoyouhandleacyberbully.html • http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm • Girl Wars: 12 Strategies That Will End Female Bullying (Paperback)by Cheryl Dellasega, Charisse Nixon

  34. CREDENDA ASSEMBLY TOMORROW 10:55

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