1+No+Cyberbullying+PD

=Welcome to this self-paced professional development session on cyberbullying.=
 * Directions:** Read through the section and answer the discussion question by clicking on the discussion icon in the upper-right hand corner of this page.

Definition of cyberbullying and key points:

 * Definition of cyberbullying - using technology tools to bully
 * Watch the first 2/12 minutes of this video: [], rest of video is optional. Cyberbullying negatively affects:
 * Instructional time
 * Absenteeism
 * Test scores
 * Cyberbullying can take place anywhere and like bullying in general, it has the potential to substantially disrupt the learning environment.
 * To minimize the risk that cyberbullying can have on the instructional environment, schools have to infuse effective systems and practices for online safety into the school culture. They must provide professional development for educators, teach children how to use 21 st Century tools respectfully and appropriately, and monitor so to ensure that implementation is making a difference.
 * In determining what action to take in response to posting harassing or embarrassing things online, schools must balance respect for students' first amendment right to free speech with being able to determine whether an online post is, or is going to be, a substantial disruption to the learning environment.
 * Consequences for cyberbullying range from school-based to criminal charges as this news story reports.
 * Additional resource regarding cyberbullying.


 * [[image:Screen Shot 2013-06-30 at 1.06.06 AM.png width="57" height="33"]]Post**: //Click on the discussion question above to post an example of cyberbullying that someone (a student or adult) has experienced and how it was handled. If there have not been any recent cases of cyberbullying, then describe how bullying in general is handled at your school.//

After your post, proceed to Court Cases.