Blog Post #5 Cyberbulling

The articles and videos related to cyberbullying were eye-opening and sad to read. I wasn’t surprised by the high rates, but what stood out to me was how bullying has changed. In the past, before technology, bullying would happen at school or other specific locations and times. Cyberbullying can happen 24/7 and can follow the victim anywhere through their devices. The internet's anonymity emboldens bullies to say and do things they might not in face-to-face interactions. This makes the impact on the victim even more severe. The emotional and psychological effects of cyberbullying can be long-lasting and profound, affecting students' academic performance, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Digital citizenship education is key to helping students learn to act responsibly and appropriately online. I’d start by educating students about cyberbullying, how it differs from traditional bullying, and the impact it can have on others. This includes discussing real-life examples and scenarios to help them understand the seriousness of the issue. Teaching students about safe online practices and digital citizenship is crucial. This includes understanding privacy settings, the importance of not sharing personal information, and recognizing the signs of cyberbullying. It also includes encouraging empathy and respect for others.

Open communication is also essential. Another thing that stood out was the underreporting that  Faucher, Cassidy, and Jackson described in their article “From the Sandbox to the Inbox: Comparing the Acts, Impacts, and Solutions of Bullying in K-12, Higher Education, and the Workplace.” While it already seems that cyberbullying occurs very often, it happens much more than is reported because students are scared to come forward because of fear of further abuse.

Because of this, it is essential to keep parents and guardians informed and involved. Providing them with resources and strategies to monitor and address cyberbullying at home will help create a consistent approach between school and home.

Last, it is important to establish clear policies and consequences regarding cyberbullying within the school and ensure that students understand them. Consistent enforcement of these policies will help deter potential bullies.This website provides helpful scenarios for teachers to help students plan for real-life situations:

https://www.weareteachers.com/technology-role-play-scenarios/ 


This is the link to my Wakelet, which has lots of resources for teaching Digital Citizenship. 

https://wakelet.com/wake/kEUcZ1DKMTpZ7yAxq6giH


References

Faucher, C., Cassidy, W., & Jackson, M. (2015). From the sandbox to the inbox: Comparing the acts, impacts, and solutions of bullying in k-12, higher education, and the workplace. Journal Of Education And Training Studies, 3(6), 111-125

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