1. Internet Safety

2. The Now Generation!

3. Cyber-bullying Why? “A day in the life of a student has changed”

4. What is Bullying?

5. Cyber-bullying Talent Show (Ad Council)

6. Cyber-bullying Definition Cyber-bullying: sending or posting harmful material or engaging in other forms of social aggression using the Internet or other digital technologies. Cyber-threats: Sending or posting direct threats or distressing material that raises concerns that the person may be considering committing an act of violence against self or others. (Nancy Willard, 2007)

7. Cyber-bullying Activities Text/picture Messaging E-mail Instant Messaging Social Networks Chats/blogs Polls/Rating Sites Bulletin Boards Online Gaming

8. Cyber-bullying Known as: K Described: fun to talk to but a b**** Known as: E Described: always in the drama and is such a crybaby Known as: AM Known for: Being friends with all those freshmen and having long hair that is WAY past trimming “ Did you see D all over R at the football game ” “ Is she desperate or what? ”

9. Cyber-bullying

10. You don't want to go to jail do you?

11. Cyber-bullying

12. Effects Of Cyber-bullying School Climate Poor academic performance Issues with attendance Family dynamics Anxiety Depression

13. Megan Meier Story...

14. What Happens When You Cyber-Bully School Consequences: -In School Suspension -Short and Long term out of school suspension Legal Consequences: -Referral to Local Police -Arrest -Referral to Juvenile Prosecutor Home Consequences Cyber-bullying

15. What to do if you are a victim of cyberbullying: Stop communicating with the bully by not responding to any attacks. Block the bully from your contact list. Save all written communication for proof. Report the bully to your parents and a trusted adult at school. Have your parents contact your internet service provider (or cell phone company). If necessary contact law enforcement.

17. Cyber-bullying Online Communities Bebo MySpace hi5 Facebook Livejournal YouTube

18. Why Share Passwords?

19. MySpace in the News (Komo News)

20. Do you know who you're chatting with?

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22. Think before you post...

23. How can I protect myself while online? Never provide someone with or post personal information on the web. Only communicate with people that you know in real life. o Never meet someone you've met online. Report anyone who sends you material that makes you unconformable to your parents or a trusted adult at school. Create strong passwords and only share your password(s) with a trusted adult - never give out your password!