Evidence-based posting #2

Addressing Cyberbullying in Schools
While technology has opened many doors for students that lead them in a positive direction, there are avenues in which students can now travel down that do not lead to such experiences. Today’s students use a variety of technology tools to enhance their educational experience and their personal relationships with peers. Chat rooms, text messaging, and virtual world websites have taken precedence over note-passing and phone calls, empowering students to explore a new world of communication. With this evolution comes one constant; bullying. No matter the age, sex, or generation of students, there are always those who make some students’ lives absolutely miserable. While schools and teachers have developed ways to deal with everyday teasing and harassment, the “cyberworld” has offered a new set of challenges.
Addressing Cyberbullying in Schools, an article published in the quarterly magazine TechEdge and posted on the website Tools for Teks, offers educators a list of suggestions of how to handle cyberbullying in their school communities. These recommendations include classroom, school, and community actions to help educate against and prevent cyberbullying. By taking a proactive initiative against cyberbullying, school communities can help foster a safe and responsible attitude towards communication amongst students.


Evidence:
Fryer, W. A. (2006, November 20). Addressing Cyberbully in Schools. Retrieved May 4, 2007, from Tools for Teks: http://www.wtvi.com/teks/06_07_articles/cyberbullying.html