Santos,+Marissa,+Cyber+Bullying


 * I chose the topic of Cyber Bullying for this Wiki project because, it is an increasing problem in schools today. It is also something that I experienced first hand and I wanted to know more about it. According to techterms.com, "There are bullies and then there are cyberbullies. While bullying typically happens at school or work, cyberbullying takes place over cyberspace. This includes both Internet and cell phone communication. Like physical bullying, cyberbullying is aimed at younger people, such as children and teenagers. It may involve harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or humiliating young people online." **

The top five things I learned from completing my wiki was:

1) 43% of students have been bullied while online. 1 in every 4 have had it happen more than once.

2) 53% of students have admitted to saying something mean or hurtful to someone else while online.

3) Not just the kids on its receiving end, but the parents, teachers and others who may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Love Our Children USA is working aggressively to prevent these issues and to help the kids and teens affected by it.

4) 58% of students have NOT told their parents or an adult about being bullied online.

5) Many children are tormented so badly that suicide becomes a serious option for them.

If you were only able to check out one of the following widgets and links I would suggest you visit number five because it is the best link on this wiki. The webpage is a page that was designed my doctors who are doing research on cyber bullying. There are several videos, statistics, advice, and instructions on how to deal with cyber bullying. I hope you ENJOY!

1) I found this video on TeacherTube about cyber bullying. It is a great video that shows the risk of cyber bullying. The video gives viewers statistics and ways to avoid the problem. I rate the video a 4/5 for it was a little slow to start, but gave great information and solutions. media type="custom" key="7444815"

2) I found this video on YouTube. The video is a harsh reality and can be slightly disturbing to some viewers. The video shows a girl saying harsh words in person that no one would really say to someone's face. The moral of the video being "if you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it at all." I rate this video a 5/5 because it is a realistic way of getting the message across.

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3) I found this website through Google, and discovered that this site was one of the most informative. The site shows definitions of cyber bullying, the risks and outcomes of cyber bullying, and what people, parents, teachers, and students themselves can do to prevent the issue. It was created by the national crime prevention council to inform the community of the risks and issues of cyber bullying. I rate this site a 4/5 for information, and a 2/5 for presentation and attractiveness.

http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying

4) I found this video on CBSnews.com, this source alone shows how serious cyber bullying can get. The video shows a victim of cyber bullying who attempted to take her own life to the point where she had to be hospitalized. The interview also includes a mother of a victim who committed suicide due to cyber bullying. The two are interviewed by a news reporter where they share signs to look for in teens that have a potential problem as well as ways to cope with the damage that cyber bullying can do. I rate this video a 5/5 because it is not a commercial or an advertisement, but it is real people, real victims who share with the world their experience and advice on this subject.

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5) I found this website through google. It is a wonderful site and if you only could visit one of the widgets listed on this wiki, I would suggest this one. There are several statistics and videos on this website that share answers to questions like, how is the online venue unique, how can educators help, why is it important to address, and much more. I rate this site a 5/5! It is an excellent source that was specifically created by doctors who were interested in researching about cyber bullying.

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">﻿ <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">﻿6) I found this video on cbsnews.com. It is a great interview that speaks about several issues of cyber bullying. The video talks about the problem becoming worse and worse everyday, children do not understand the consequences and risks that go with cyber bullying. The video also share tips such as keeping communication open with parents and their child and using child alerts. A former Miss Teen New Jersey shares her own experience and gives personal advice to children. I rate this video a 4/5 for great information and advice from real individuals trying to solve the rising issue.

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">7) This is a great commercial/video I found on teachertube that shows several students standing up to the issue of bullying and telling the world that they refuse to be victims because they will use the internet for what it is made for! Not for bullying or being victims. I rate this video a 5/5 because it is short and sweet, gets right to the point and shows other teens and their strength. They act as role models to other students.

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<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">8) I found this website through Google. It is a GREAT website that show a ton of statistics about cyber bullying and bullying in general. The research and website was inspired by moms of victims who were bullied. The website mainly show statistics but also have other links that are also great for information. I rate this website a full 5/5 because it has great information and also because the cite was made by people who are easy to relate to.

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