Cyberbullying is not fun; it can be deadly. It begins as a joke today. Find out about what cyberbullying is, what teachers and parents are doing to stop it, and what students involved as victims or perpetrators of cyberbullying need to know.
Sponsored by Cablevision's education initiative, this interactive unit contains real life stories, true false questions, polls, activities and links for further research.
Sponsored by the U.S. government, this site provides information and links to government agencies that can help parents, teen and educators be more informed about all forms of cyberbullying
A study of cyberbullying among 6th through 12th grade students. This study highlights various aspects of cyberbullying such as extent, nature, and effects. More importantly, it provides solutions and suggestions for parents, teachers, and administrators as they continually deal with this problem in schools and at home.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to promoting safe school environments for all children. The site has many articles and lesson plans for ending cyberbullying.
Bullying awarenes week is November 13 -19. This site contains resources and ideas to help you plan a weeks activities with your students.
Journal Article
Lauren, M. & Katherine T. Ratliffe (2011): Cyber Worlds: New Playgrounds for Bullying, Computers in the Schools, 28 (2), 92-116.
This is a study that involved 247 middle school students and their experiences with bullying in an electronic environment. Among other details, the study revealed that 33 % of females and 20 % of males reported either being a victim or a bully. This article includes an excellent student survey.
Videos are the key to getting student attention about cyberbullying:
Journal Article
Lauren, M. & Katherine T. Ratliffe (2011): Cyber Worlds: New Playgrounds for Bullying, Computers in the Schools, 28 (2), 92-116.
This is a study that involved 247 middle school students and their experiences with bullying in an electronic environment. Among other details, the study revealed that 33 % of females and 20 % of males reported either being a victim or a bully. This article includes an excellent student survey.
About Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is not fun; it can be deadly. It begins as a joke today. Find out about what cyberbullying is, what teachers and parents are doing to stop it, and what students involved as victims or perpetrators of cyberbullying need to know.
Interactive Unit on Cyberbullying
Sponsored by Cablevision's education initiative, this interactive unit contains real life stories, true false questions, polls, activities and links for further research.
Stop Bullying Now
Sponsored by the U.S. government, this site provides information and links to government agencies that can help parents, teen and educators be more informed about all forms of cyberbullying
Edutopia: Cyberbullying and Teen Suicide Resources
Edutopia has a range of information, blogs, and classroom discussions on cyberbullying.
Research Paper: Cyberbulling Knows No Borders
A study of cyberbullying among 6th through 12th grade students. This study highlights various aspects of cyberbullying such as extent, nature, and effects. More importantly, it provides solutions and suggestions for parents, teachers, and administrators as they continually deal with this problem in schools and at home.
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to promoting safe school environments for all children. The site has many articles and lesson plans for ending cyberbullying.
The Official Website for the Annual Bullying Awareness Week
Bullying awarenes week is November 13 -19. This site contains resources and ideas to help you plan a weeks activities with your students.
Journal Article
Lauren, M. & Katherine T. Ratliffe (2011): Cyber Worlds: New Playgrounds for Bullying, Computers in the Schools, 28 (2), 92-116.
This is a study that involved 247 middle school students and their experiences with bullying in an electronic environment. Among other details, the study revealed that 33 % of females and 20 % of males reported either being a victim or a bully. This article includes an excellent student survey.
Videos are the key to getting student attention about cyberbullying:
Journal Article
Lauren, M. & Katherine T. Ratliffe (2011): Cyber Worlds: New Playgrounds for Bullying, Computers in the Schools, 28 (2), 92-116.
This is a study that involved 247 middle school students and their experiences with bullying in an electronic environment. Among other details, the study revealed that 33 % of females and 20 % of males reported either being a victim or a bully. This article includes an excellent student survey.