Monday, April 16, 2012
Resources for Combating Cyberbullying
In working with teachers and parents, I've used resources from Wired Safety, http://www.wiredsafety.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=59&Itemid=89. WiredSafety.org is a US charity operating through its volunteers worldwide. It is the largest and oldest online safety, education, and help group in the world. Originating in 1995 as a group of volunteers rating websites, it now provides one-to-one help, extensive information, and education to cyberspace users of all ages on a myriad of Internet and interactive technology safety, privacy and security issues. These services are offered through a worldwide organization comprised entirely of unpaid volunteers who administer specialized websites, resources and programs.
Wired Safety has more than fifty flash animations (many converted to QuickTime for Apple users), computer games (including Alex Wonder Kid Cyberdetective Cyberbullying Game), posters, banners, pledges, coloring and activity sheets for all ages, as well as printable guides, handouts, presentation materials, videos and interactive learning tools, lesson plans and community outreach materials. Hopefully, you will find these resources as valuable as I have.
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I took a quick glance at the site and it does look like it would be valuable. I could see using the site to give an in-service to teachers on cyberbullying.
ReplyDeleteThe federal government puts out a free toolkit titled, Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online. It can be used with both educators and parents. You can find articles, presentations, books, dvds and even a community outreach guide. It's located here:http://onguardonline.gov/features/feature-0004-featured-net-cetera-toolkit.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/index.page
ReplyDeleteThe Olweus program claims to achieve a 30-70% reduction in bullying where it is implemented. It was developed by Clemson University and is recommended by many agencies. Its definitely worth a look. I really like how it coordinates students and teachers to combat "in person" and cyber bullies.
Forgot to mention it has sections for students, parents, and professional educators!
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