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STUDENTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Social Networking
Definition: Building online communities of those that share interests and activities.
Examples: Myspace Facebook Twitter
“Online communication is dependant upon not only the words on the screen but also the interpretation of those words.”
Social Networking Statistics
61% of teens have personal information on social networking sites
71% of teens report receiving messages from strangers
45% have exchanged personal information with strangers
Information will never disappear – even after deleting
Social Networking Statistics
34% of teens saw sexual content Online sexual harassment of teens
increased from 5%-9% from ’07-’08 30% have attempted to meet 65% said personal information is “safe” 48% said parents no “nothing”
Teenage Sites
My Space & Facebook Example Example Example Example Example Example Example Example
Text Messaging
Definition: Use of cell phone to type text. Form of instant messaging
Can be used for bullying Blind texting (in schools) Often use acronyms
143 = I Love You PIR = Parent in Room 20 = Location
PO = Pants Off CYO = See You Online 9 = Parent is Watching
1174 = Nude Club GNOC = Get Naked On Camera
A/S/L/P = Age, Sex, Location, Picture
Text Messaging
Text Messaging
Text Messaging Statistics
87% of teens use text messaging on daily basis
78% prefer texting over talking on phone 71% of teens have sent “suggestive” text
to girlfriend/boyfriend 74% of teens say they could not “live”
without their cell phone
Sexting
Defined: When a person sends or receives a nude or semi-nude photo via their cell phone
Responsibilities of recipient Defining guilt associated with sexting
(recipient and sender)
Cyber Bullying
“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.”
Growing trend due to anonymity Elyria City Schools policy
Cyber Bullying Statistics
42% have been bullied online 53% of teens admit to cyber bullying 58% of teens don’t tell anyone 35% of teens have been physically
threatened online 64% say they were “joking”
Bullying Methods
Myspace Facebook Text Messaging Instant Messaging
Cyberbullying vs. Bullying Trends
Cyberbullying Anonymity Leaves a trail Higher frequency
due to access No “typical” case Typically occurs off
school property
Bullying Harder to prove Often done on
school grounds More common
among boys
Ohio Law
Senate Bill 126 Covers behaviors OFF school property that
“disrupt” the educational environment of the school
Incorporates “electronic means” into the definition of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying
Harassment laws must include “cyberbullying” in written code
Requires training for school administrators on issues related to harassment via digital means.
Requires admission by administrators of known “telecommunications harassment” done on school grounds/school transportation
Impact on School Districts
Increase in on-campus student conflicts due to cyber communications
Diligent monitoring of cell phones and publicly accessible sites
Increased concern regarding free speech and privacy issues
Improved cell phone policies and procedures
School Responsibilities
Protect ALL students Contact parents/guardian Educate students about dangers of
sexting, cyber bullying, online safety Pro-active strategies (e.g. Eastern
Heights Anti-Bullying pledge)
Student Rights
Freedom of Speech Protected behavior off school grounds Parental responsibility vs. School
administrator responsibility Difficult to prove “harmful intent” of
electronic messages
Male vs. Female Trends
Phoebe’s Story
14 years old Massachusetts's student Cyberbullied via text messaging &
Facebook School administrators “knew of” the
bullying but were not charged 6 teenagers were charged with violating
civil rights and harassment Hanged herself in her family home – 3
months after bullying started Video
Educators Role
ODE position Liability/Accountability Understanding 21st Century Learners Nothing goes away Common Sense Approach