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Cyberbullying - what it is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies

Cyberbullying - what it is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies
what is it? :: how it works :: why cyberbully? :: prevention :: take action :: what's the law? :: stop cyberbullying toolkit :: 2013 Summit Join us for the 2014 StopCyberBullying Youth Summit in New Brunswick on March 22nd, 2014 starting at 8:00am at NBCC Woodstock! Home of "Don't Stand By, Stand Up," StopCyberbullying was the first cyberbullying prevention program in North America. Click here to See Pictures and Videos from the 2013 International Stopcyberbullying Youth Summit Contributions from Montague Consolidated Students for the International Stop Cyberbullying Youth Summit in Charlottetown on November 9th, 2013. Related:  Online Safety ResourcesINTERNET SAFETY

Faux Paw the Techno Cat As a caring educator, you can equip your students to be ahead of the curve and understand early on the intricacies of new media and cybersafety. Students spend half of their waking hours connected to digital devices—impacting their reputations, learning opportunities, and futures. Faux Paw the Websurfing Techno Cat series has been created by a team of leading child psychologists, educators, and law enforcement. This engaging curriculum—complete with books, animated DVDs, and lesson plans—will captivate the attention of your students and teach them how to appropriately conduct themselves online and in the digital space. Faux Paw’s Dangerous Download Music piracy causes severe economic losses every year around the world. Downloads Faux Paw Goes to the Games: Balancing Real Life with Screen Time Spending excessive time with media robs students of real world experiences and may result in lower grades. Faux Paw Meets the First Lady: How to Handle Cyberbullying Faux Paw Adventures in the Internet

Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms Training Toolkit | Safe Supporting Learning Jump to navigation Search form Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms Training Toolkit This training toolkit is made up of two modules that address bullying in classrooms. Specifically, it is designed for trainers to assist teachers in cultivating meaningful relationships with students while creating a positive climate in the classroom. Module 1 - Understanding and Intervening in Bullying Behavior Addresses how to identify and effectively intervene when bullying occurs (including tips on de-escalation). Trainer’s Guide, Overview, and Outline (PDF) PowerPoint (PPT) Handouts (PDF) Module 1 Trainer Feedback Module 2 - Creating a Supportive Classroom Climate Considers effective strategies to build a classroom climate where bullying is less likely to occur. Trainer’s Guide, Overview, and Outline (PDF) PowerPoint (PPT) Handouts (PDF) Module 2 Trainer Feedback DESIGN TEAM NOTE: This training toolkit was intentionally designed to be offered as a series. Related Resources

Be Web Aware - Cyberbullying In school ... you don't want anyone to think of you as a "gossip" or someone who says things about other people. Everyone wants to be "nice." You don't have to be nice if you don't want to online. 13 year old girl, Edmonton (Source: Young Canadians in a Wired World, Focus Groups, MediaSmarts, 2004) The Internet has created a whole new world of social communications for young people who are using e-mail, Web sites, instant messaging, chat rooms and text messaging to stay in touch with friends and make new ones. While most interactions are positive, new technologies have given young people a new – and powerful – platform from which to target peers. There is little doubt that cyberbullying, which can be the equivalent of "social death" for many young people, is traumatic. Technology also extends the reach these young people have, enabling them to harass their targets anywhere and at anytime. How kids cyberbully Who cyberbullies and why Cyberbullies Targets Bystanders Tips for parents

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Welcome to the Clemson University website for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP). The Olweus Program (pronounced Ol-VAY-us) is a comprehensive approach that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. The program is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate. It is designed and evaluated for use in elementary, middle, junior high and high schools (K-12). The program’s goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among schoolchildren and to improve peer relations at school. The program has been found to reduce bullying among students, improve the social climate of classrooms, and reduce related antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy. The OBPP aligns with many Common Core Standards: OBPP and Common Core - Elementary School OBPP and Common Core - Middle School OBPP and Common Core - High School The OBPP is one of the programs conducted by the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life.

Cybersmart - Internet and mobile safety advice and activities: Cybersmart Download "Own Your Space--Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online" Digital Book for Teens by Linda McCarthy from Official Microsoft Download Center Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space Teen Book _All Chapters.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book _All Chapters.xps Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 01_Protect Your Turf.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 02_Know Your Villains.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 03_Nasty Ware.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 04_Hackers and Crackers.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 05_Taking SPAM Off the Menu.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 06_Cyberbullies.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 07_Phishing for Dollars.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 08_Safe Cyber Shopping.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 09_Browsers Bite Back.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 10_Private Blogs and Public Spaces.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 11_Going Social.pdf Own Your Space Teen Book\Own Your Space_Chapter 12_Friends, Creeps, and Pirates.pdf

B4USurf - Home Safe Online Outreach Society www.bullying.org Where you are NOT alone! Created by Bill Belsey SafeKids.com | Digital citizenship, online safety & civility Teach Online Safety Key concepts for students to understand and apply to their online experience. C-SAVE is our volunteer program to teach young people cybersecurity, cybersafety, and cyberethics. It's easy to participate and use! When you start college, you're taking on new responsibilities, making your own decisions, and becoming part of the campus community. There is an important role that you can play in your college's cybersecurity efforts that combines these elements of responsibility, decision-making, and community. Every person in the school community has a role in keeping the Internet safe and secure. Interested in starting your own community-based cybersecurity awareness program?

Welcome to WiredSafety.org .:. WiredSafety Surf Swell Island Activity from Disney Printables Wreck-It Ralph activity book From the arcade into the craft room, hit the reset button on your little artist’s creativity!Wreck-It Ralph pencil toppers Make it the best school year ever with these Wreck-It Ralph pencil toppers.Wreck-It Ralph stickers Share these stickers with your friends. They're perfect for decorating notebooks, journals, mugs, and more.Doc McStuffins party invites Let your guests know that it's time for their check-up with these adorable Doc McStuffins party invitations! Disney Widgets Lilo and Stitch Clock Widget Say 'aloha' to timely reminders from your desktop with this gorgeous clock widget featuring Lilo and Stitch.Beauty and the Beast Clock Widget Be our guest - enjoy this beautiful Beauty and the Beast themed clock widget.Mickey Mouse Clock Widget Get 'timely' reminders from your desktop with this gorgeous clock widget featuring the world's favourite mouse! Wallpapers Vanellope wallpaper Get the super sweet star of Wreck-It Ralph on your desktop!

Getting started – For families – Safety Center – Google As a parent or guardian, you know what feels right for your family and how your kids learn best. To help your family navigate through new technologies, gadgets, and services in an ever-changing online world, it helps to get practical advice. That’s why we continuously talk to safety experts, parents, educators and communities around the world – to keep a pulse on what works. {*style:<ul>*} {*style:<li>*} {*style:<h3>*} Family Link {*style:</h3>*} {*style:<br>*} With the Family Link app from Google, you can stay in the loop as your kid explores on their Android device.

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