I will never post any information more personal than my first name nor will I post pictures of myself.
I will not plagiarize, instead I will expand on others' ideas and give credit where it is due.
I will use language appropriate for school.
I will not insult my fellow students or their writing.
I will only post pieces that I am comfortable with everyone seeing; other pieces I will keep as drafts.
I will not be afraid to express my ideas, while not overgeneralizing or making derogatory/inflammatory remarks; any posts or edits on controversial issues must either be submitted to Mr. Wilkoff prior to posting or be a part of a classroom project/question which addresses controversial issues.
I will use constructive/productive/purposeful criticism, supporting any idea, comment, or critique I have with evidence.
I will take all online content creation seriously, posting only things that are meaningful and taking my time when I write.
I will try to spell everything correctly.
I will not use my public writing (blog posts, comments, discussion topics, wiki edits) as a chat room, instead, I will save IM language for private conversations.
I will not bully others in my blog posts or in my comments.
I will never access another student's account in order to pose as them or look at their personal content, but I will advise them when they haven't logged out of their computer from my own account.
I will be proactive in monitoring the comments that others leave on my blog, utilizing the comment blacklist if necessary.
I will personalize my blog and keep my writing authentic, while taking responsibility for anything blogged in my name.
I will not provoke other students in my blog posts or comments.
I will use my online content as an extension of the classroom, and in doing so, I will leave anything that unsaid in the classroom unsaid online.
I will only post photos which are school appropriate and either in the creative commons or correctly cited.
I will not spam (including, but not limited to meaningless messages, mass messages, and repetitive messages)
I will only post comments on posts that I have fully read, rather than just skimmed.
I will respect the public nature of online information, and in doing so, I will respect the wishes of my fellow students for keeping their information (full name, compromising stories, etc.) private.
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Words Wound Get Help | Words Wound - 10 views
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"At Words Wound, we definitely care about any bullying or harassment you are facing. We want to help you and will do what we can"
academyofdiscovery - Internet Safety - 8 views
Rosalind Wiseman TedX Talk on bullying prevention. [Video] - 8 views
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Excellent talk, interesting insights at TEDx. Rosalind Wiseman addresses the complex problem of bullying in schools, and how administrators and parents need to support kids to make schools the safe places that they should be. Teachers, administrators and bullying prevention experts will relate to the challenges.
Assembly bill would punish those who bully online - 3 views
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News regarding how one state is handling bullying online
WSJ|Five Misunderstandings About Bullying - 9 views
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Note dana boyd's position that "Most anti-bullying assemblies are ineffective, and the messages of well-meaning advocates tend to fall on deaf ears". Students need to learn empathy, sensitivity and respect, all of which are life skills.
Cyberbullying Research Center - 11 views
Lady Gaga's speech at Born This Way Foundation launch [Video] - 7 views
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Lady Gaga gives a speech at the launch of her new charity, the Born This Way Foundation.
From 'Born This Way' to Move This Way |Net Family News - 2 views
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Anne Collier: Some take-aways from Lady Gaga's launch and several mos. of working with danah boyd and Harvard's Berkman Center to ground the event and her new foundation/movement in solid research
Born This Way Foundation [Lady Gaga] - 1 views
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Youth empowerment effort led by Lady Gaga that addresses bullying as a human rights issue.
Born to Not Get Bullied [Lady Gaga] - 2 views
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NYT account of the launch of the BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION.
Tuned into Tech Internet Safety Webquest - 1 views
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Title: Tuned into Tech Internet Safety Webquest Description: The internet is a powerful tool that allows you to communicate, gather information, network, publish and share resources. However, when not used cautiously or properly, the internet can expose you to ill-intentioned strangers, inappropriate content, computer viruses and cyber-bullying. This webquest will help you gather information about being safe while using the internet. Grade Level: 6-8 Curriculum: Technology Keywords: Internet, safety, cyberbullying, privacy
Stand up to Cyberbullying - 1 views
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When you hear the word "cyberbullying," the victim and bully come to mind. What about the bystanders? These silent witnesses play a big part in the vicious circle of bullying. That's why speaking up has never been more important.
Technology Doesn't Cause Bullying And -- Despite Claims -- It Can't Prevent It - 5 views
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Bullying isn't caused by technology and it's not cured by it either. It's about relationships.
Cyberbullying Is a Serious Problem, but Is It an Epidemic? - 3 views
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While there is increased awareness of the dangers of bullying and rightful concern over suicide, the percentage of youth who report being physically bullied actually decreased between 2003 and 2008 from 22% to 15%, according to a peer reviewed study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
Cyberbully [Full Movie] - 8 views
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If you missed the (July 2011) 2-hour ABC Family Movie entitled "CYBERBULLY," you can find it here, segmented into 6 parts. "Cyberbully" follows Taylor Hillridge (Emily Osment), a teenage girl who falls victim to online bullying, and the cost it takes on her as well as her friends and family. Lots of great opportunities for discussion.
NYT: Why Cyberbullying Rhetoric Misses the Mark [Danah Boyd] - 1 views
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Following the recent death of a NY teen who committed suicide after being tormented by classmates, Dana Boyd reflects on the language of teens, who will frequently dismiss bullying as "stupid drama" in order to minimize its impact and save face because it distances both the perpetrators and the victims from pain. She recommends a focus on more positive concepts like "healthy relationships" and "digital citizenship" rather than the negative framing of bullying.
Cyber bullying PSA [Video] - 6 views
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Teacher-made sample PSA media project for 12th grade US Government Class
Facebook rolls out anti-bullying tools with White House support - 5 views
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A new reporting tool will let Facebook users, including teens and younger users, to privately report troubling content not just to the site itself but to parents, teachers and others in their support system. And an improved Safety Center, due out in the next few weeks, will provide educational videos, articles and other content created by bullying experts to help adults address the problem.