By George Couros

 Using a Web 2.0 technology, login to the

following site:
www.todaysmeet.com/forestgreencb
 School goals
 Connections between home and school are key
to the success of students.
 Preparation for the future.
 Valuable use of the Internet in a safe manner.
Did you Know 4.0?
 "We only get one chance to prepare our
students for a future that none of us can
possibly predict. What are we going to do with
that one chance?"
Stephen Covey, The Leader in Me
1. Understand common phrases that are used
with Web 2.0 technologies, cyberbullying, or
both.
2. Become familiar with Web 2.0 technologies and
understand their importance in improving
student learning.
3. Garner a better understanding of cyberbullying
and find resources that can help you know
what to do about it or prevent it.
 Digital Identity
 The representation of oneself through the form of
technology and Web 2.0 sites. Example: If you were
to do a google search of yourself, what would you
find?
 Cyberbullying
 Cyberbullying "involves the use of information and
communication technologies to support deliberate,
repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or
group, that is intended to harm others. -Bill Belsey“
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying)
 Web 2.0
 “A term used to describe a new generation of Web
services and applications with an increasing
emphasis on human collaboration.”
(http://www.headland.co.uk/pages/glossary)
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 Telegraph/Telephone
 Television
 Web 1.0
 Web 2.0
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 http://twitter.com/gcouros
 http://flockdraw.com/
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 http://www.formspring.me/gcouros
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 Cell Phone
 Digital Camera
 Social Networks
 Any data device
 Threats and Intimidation
 Harassment or stalking
 Villification
 Defamation
 Peer rejection/Exclusion
 Identity Theft
 Public posting of private messages

 http://www.digizen.org/cyberbullying/fullg
uidance/understanding/forms.aspx
 Less people have seen THIS on YouTube, then
have seen THIS.
 Powerful video showing the effects of
cyberbullying.
VIDEO
 Beginning to incorporate practice for digital
citizenship in our Citizenship and Social
Responsibility guidelines.
 Taking part in presentation on Cyberbullying.
 Discussing with students expectations for
acceptable use of the Internet, including using
email and Web 2.0 applications.
 Talk to your child.
 Keep your home computer in a central location.
 Join a social network and see how they work. Become
active or a “lurker”.
 Monitor Your Kids Online
 Work With Your Kids’ Teachers and Other Parents
 Teach Your Kids to Keep Their Personal Information
Private
 Know Your Legal Rights; talk to your school
administration as well.

 From http://www.reputationdefenderblog.com/how-
to/stop-cyber-bullying/
 http://www.schooltube.com/video/21838/Le
arning-to-Change-Changing-to-Learn--Kids-
Tech
 http://www.mindomo.com/view.htm?m=485
11abbfb7e4145a33dbe6453d0f8af
 Tom Whitby explains how teachers use
Twitter: http://edupln.ning.com/video/tom-
whitby-explains-twitter
 Learning to Change-Changing to Learn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tahTKdE
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 Canadian Safe School Network - This Canadian organization is committed to reducing
youth violence and making our schools and communities safer. (site) There are resources
for parents, teachers and students on this
site. http://www.canadiansafeschools.com/home.htm

 Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet) - PREVNet is

a coalition of Canadians concerned about bullying. There are some amazing resources on
this site, including bullying statistics and facts and myths about bullying. Under the
Resources tab, you will find research reports and toolkits for educators and
parents. http://prevnet.ca/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

 Alberta Education - Bullying - In addition to a description of the different types of

bullying and Alberta's Bullying Prevention Strategy, there is a link to additional bullying
information, including the nature of bullying, prevention initiatives, and
interventions. http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/safeschools/bullying.aspx

 Bullying is not a Fact of Life - This guide for parents and schools comes from the US
National Mental Health Center; it provides a detailed explanation of bullying and the
warning signs. There are also some tips for handling bullying
situations. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0052/
 Stop Bullying Now! - These resources and activities about bullying are from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main

 First Steps to Stop Bullying and Harassment: Adults helping youth aged 12 to 17 - "Bullying needs
to be dealt with directly. To stop hurtful behaviour we all need to respond when it occurs and take
steps to prevent it. The first step is recognizing when there is a problem. Here is some information to
help you figure out whether a teen you know has experienced, seen, heard or
taken... http://www.psepc.gc.ca/res/cp/bully_12217-en.asp

 BullyingCanada.ca - BullyingCanada.ca is a website created by youth who wish to speak out about
bullying and victimization. The site provides a newsletter, a PSA, and a youth resources database that
contains information about bullying. http://www.bullyingcanada.ca/index.php

 Bullying.org - "The purpose of this site is to eliminate bullying by supporting individuals and
organizations to take positive actions against bullying through the sharing of resources, and to guide
and champion them in creating non-violent solutions to the challenges and problems associated with
bullying." http://www.bullying.org/public/frameset.cfm

 Bully Free Alberta - "This website helps parents, teens and community members take control of this
issue by giving them the tools they need to prevent or intervene in a bullying situation. It is a one-stop
resource filled with helpful information about how to deal with bullying. You will also find a link to
our kid's website,... http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/index.htm
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