T21-8 Management

Cyber bullying has become a major component of online safety. Unfortunately, students who suffer this form of bullying find it difficult to get away from. The perpetrators use text messaging, chat lines, and social media to send the troublesome messages. Nevertheless, it is important for schools to address the problem.

• Cyber bullying (Podcast episode - to listen, click the link on the line under the heading.)
• Wikipedia. Cyberbullying.
• Australian Communications and Media Authority, (2009) Cyber(Smart:) "Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world."
• Webster, C. (2004 - 2009) Cyberbullying Detective. This site is intended for high school students and takes you to a detectives office to find information about cyber bullying. Adults may wonder how to navigate this site, but students would generally know what to do. You click on various objects in the office and follow the links. The Resources page provides links to variety of documents with helpful information.