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"The impact of bullying in all forms on the mental health and safety of adolescents is of particular interest, especially in the wake of new methods of bullying that victimize youths through technology. The current study examined the relationship between victimization from both physical and cyber bullying and adolescent suicidal behavior. Violent behavior, substance use, and unsafe sexual behavior were tested as mediators between two forms of bullying, cyber and physical, and suicidal behavior...."

Illustrates the importance of teaching students about rights and responsibilities involved in online communications

Eventhough, this article is from 1998 it still presents ethical issues that are relevant. I wish schools start teaching classes on Internet ethics, copyright and online bullying early on. These question are going to be very critical to education and the future of citizenship. I think about how information is shared on Twitter in the current presidential election cycle and how the general public seem to not be bothered with checking facts. We have to work even harder to teach critical thinking and how to sort opinion for verifiable facts.

Great point about teaching critical thinking and the idea that taking away access to the internet is not an effective way to teach them to recognize the consequences of their actions. Often, I know in my classroom it is much easier to just take away the electronic devices than taking the time to stress the importance of ethical behavior online or offline.

EducationWorld is pleased to present this article by Christopher McGilvery, a lecturer at Angelo State University . The article originally appeared in TechEdge, a quarterly magazine published by Naylor LLC for Texas Computer Education Association members. To join or for more information, visit www.tcea.org.

Great ideas. I wonder if they are effective? Will student change behavior because they are told you should not bully?

I really like the idea of treating the lessons as ways to make them "lifelong learners" so that these tools and skills go beyond the scope of the school year or K-12 setting.

"The service helps teachers and other professionals who work with children to resolve or manage issues relating to the internet and digital technology, says helpline manager Laura Higgins. Since its launch this year, the helpline has resolved 40 cases, half of them concerning teachers and social workers who have been victims of cyber-bullying."