Sunday, March 29, 2009

Don't Believe Everything You Hear Video

I was impressed with the "Don't Believe Everything You Hear Video" and think elementary students should see that video a few times during the year in computer class as well. I think students should also be reminded that bullying is now considered a cyber crime. As teachers and parents we must always remember to build up a child's self esteem. When you praise a child it adds up and it fills them with self confidence. I have recently learned for every negative comment made to them it erases SEVEN praises from their bank of self worth. I must credit Stephen Covey and his book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for that bit of knowledge. I would imagine negative comments from the Internet or an email would be even more detrimental as they can view it over and over again. The advise of "Stop, Block , and Tell " seems excellent. Parents must also be aware of cyber bullying and able to advise their children on what to do. I feel that as a parent it is paramount to being computer literate as not only being able to protect your child but to be someone who can take action and know what to do and say to help out a child who may feel depressed or angered. This was an excellent video for grades K-5,as well as for teachers administrators and parents.

2 comments:

  1. I'm student teaching 8th grade Social Studies and every Friday we have a "current events" class in which we recently read an article and had students write about cyber-bullying. The students were very responsive and most agreed it was an important and relevant topic. I agree with you that it is an important point to discuss with students and for parent awareness. Thanks for your post.

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  2. Cyberbullying is scary, but true. Students need to know that they are not alone. Many students are bulied this way.

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