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Cyberbullying is the practice of posting or sending harmful images or text via the Internet or other digital communication tools, such as cell phones, email, instant messaging, chat rooms, video game spaces or social networking environments such as My Space and Facebook. Following are some tips for parents and educators to help keep kids safe.
  1. Tell students to never pass along harmful or cruel messages or images.
  2. Train students to delete suspicious email messages without opening them.
  3. Ask students to step up to friends who are cyberbullying and tell them to stop.
  4. Teach students how to use technology to block communication with cyberbullies.
  5. Speak to students about the importance of telling a parent or adult about any cyberbullying they’re witness to.
  6. At home, supervise your child’s time online. Putting the computer in a common area, such as the kitchen, is a good idea.
  7. Addressing cyberbullying school-wide is key -- help institute a formal policy for dealing with any cyberbullying instances. Be sure students fully understand the consequences. For some guidelines on crafting a program, visit HotChalk.com and see Preventing Cyberbullying: A Conversation with Mike Donlin.
  8. Create a community outreach program to educate those beyond the school walls to the dangers of cyberbullying. Have students work with the Chamber of Commerce or other civic group to create an awareness campaign.
  9. Teach students the basics of smart and savvy Web behavior, such as never revealing passwords or real last names.
  10. Pay attention. If you notice a student is withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to attend school or social events, investigate.
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Ten Tips To Prevent Cyberbullying
written by shanelle, January 30, 2010
Thank You so much Just for this website and all the notes I had i got a b on my project
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written by Manishaa, December 03, 2009

Thanks to who ever wrote this i had to do an 200 word essay on cyber bullying and tips on how to prevent it and i got a B+ thanks alot this really helped x smilies/wink.gif
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written by Jimmy McHale, October 21, 2009
Ditto what 8th Grade Teacher just said.....JMcH.
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written by Husky, August 30, 2009
the text is cool it helps us students alot thx...!
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written by Carrie , April 21, 2009
i think this is good for teachers to pay attention to there students to see if any of there kids are not like they use to be smilies/grin.gif
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Cyberwellness Package
written by James Long, December 22, 2008
I totally agree with Gina. Teachers in this sacred profession need to help each other in selfless ways.

I am the Cyberwellness coordinator in my school and in the course of my work, I collected resources for the teachers in my school. These resources have been divided into grade levels for easy reference. The materials are also designed to be covered in that manner, in a build up manner. I hope that teachers all around will find it helpful.

To anyone who wants it, just send me an email and I will email you the file.

Please use it freely. Just attribute it to "North View Primary School, James Long, SIngapore".
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8th grade teacher
written by gina butler, August 28, 2008
Thank you so much for taking the time to collect this information and sharing it with teachers. With our busy, demanding schedules, we just do not have the time to seek out these types of helpful hints. In this age of technology and all the issues our students go through daily, we need all the encouragement and help we can get. Keep up the good work and continue to send me your valuable information! Have a blessed day!
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