Scarborough Middle SchoolParent PresentationFebruary 7, 2019

Cyberbullying and Cyber Safety

Times Have Changed!

Agenda● Digital Drama

○ What is it

○ Teen Voices

● Cyberbullying

○ What is it and Where does it happen

○ Teen Cyberbullying Stats

● There is an App for That

● What Can We Do?

○ Scarborough School Staff

○ Parents

○ Students

● Resources

○ Apps for Parents

○ Websites and Guides

● Take-aways

Shannon. BEFORE You Post: THINK. http://www.technologyrocksseriously.com/2014/10/before-you-post-think.html. Accessed 3 Feb. 2019.

Digital DramaWhen people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people

Digital Drama can be different for a number of reasons:

● It can reach a big audience and reach the immediately● It can include images or videos that get people’s attention● It can involve people posting things anonymously

"Digital Drama Unplugged | Common Sense Education." Common Sense Education. N. p., 2018. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

What is Cyberbullying?

What Make Cyberbullying Unique

What are some places the Cyberbullying is Happening?

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What are the numbers?

Facts, Cyber. "Topic: Cyber Bullying." www.statista.com. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

"Ditch The Label | Brandwatch 2016." Ditch The Label | Brandwatch. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

Connectsafely.org. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

Hurtful comments

Rumors

Comments that

are of a sexual

nature

23%

23%

11%

Only 33% of parents think dealing with

online bullies is an important

topic.

"Bullying Statistics." Pacer.org. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

"Cyber Bullying Statistics - Bullying Statistics." Bullying Statistics. N. p., 2015. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

App of Choice

The cyberbullying app of

choice for teens is

Instagram

Most popular social networks of teenagers in the United States from fall

2012 to fall 2018

2018, Most. "Preferred Social Networks Of U.S. Teens 2018 | Statistic." Statista.

N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

There’s an App for That● Social Media- Messaging, images, video

● Gaming

● Live Video Streaming

● Ghost Apps

● 18+

Messaging Apps (may also be able to upload image and video content)

Those highlighted in Yellow allow for anonymous content

Live Video Streaming Apps

Gaming Apps

Geo Location AppsGeolocation is the identification or estimation of the real-world geographic location of an object, such as a radar source, mobile phone, or Internet-connected computer terminal. Wikipedia

Us, Hire et al. "Popular Teen Apps For Parents & Teachers - Smartsocial.Com." Smart Social. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

Ghost AppsApps that look

innocent-especially

calculators, but are

designed as a “vaults” or

“ghost” apps to hide other

apps, messages, images, and

videos usually with a

passcode.

"Yahoo Is Now Part Of Oath." Finance.yahoo.com. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

Apps for 18+Chat Rooms that connect with strangers

● Blendr● HOLLA● TinyChat● MeetMe● Monkey● Chatroulette● Fruzo● FaceFlow● iMeetzu● ChatRad● Live.me● YouNow● IMVU● and many more …

Dating Apps

Bumble

MyLOL- popular with teens

Tinder

Tumblr

Yubo- popular with teens

Spotafriend- targeted for teens

Others to WatchSpoofcard (similar apps: Hushed,Text Burner, TraceBust,Second Texting Number, Change GPS Location): Disguises phone number and/or location as a second texting number or to be anonymous

Monkey App: The Monkey App is a free smartphone application that allows users to randomly video chat with a stranger for fifteen seconds. After the fifteen seconds is up, users have the option to add more time if they both wish to extend the chat for longer.

Eating Apps like Vora (tracks your fasts with friends) and Carrot hunger (fat-shaming calorie counter)

SnapChatConcerns:

● Snap Maps- recommend Ghost Mode

● Privacy Settings- private as possible

● Snaps- share with friends only, or customize a group

● Memories- For Your Eyes Only allows for password

locked content

● Discover- can have access to explicit content

● Snapstreaks- pressure to keep streaks going

Parker, Wayne. “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Snapchat.” Verywell Family, https:,,www.verywellfamily.com,what-is-snapchat-and-its-use-1270338. Accessed 2 Feb. 2019.

https:,,www.snapchat.com,

In 2018, Snapchat had an average of 188 million daily active users that generated over three billion snaps a day.

Active Snapchatters open the app 25 times a day.

More than 60 percent of active Snapchatters create new content on a daily basis.

On average, users spend 34.5 minutes a day on Snapchat and send 34 messages a day.

InstagramConcerns-

● Finsta- fake instagram accounts, these accounts usually are associated with a clever pseudonym and bio line, different than their real Instagram

● Getting Likes- can be competitive, stressful● Geolocation- turn off (Ghost mode)● Privacy- set as private as possible

Helpful-

● Can set a daily reminder of the daily usage time

Instagram Help Center. https:,,help.instagram.com,. Accessed 2 Feb. 2019.

What does SMS staff do?● Staff at Scarborough Middle School follows the procedures outline the in School Board Policy JICK.

● Cell phones are not to be used during the school day without explicit permission of the teacher.

● Scarborough Schools uses a filter and monitoring product called GoGuardian on school issued devices

● 6th Grade Students receive direct instruction about digital citizenship including cyberbullying and cyber safety.

● 7th and 8th grade students participate in follow-up digital citizenship activities.

● Student advocacy provides staff with resources to have bullying and cyberbullying discussions with students during CREW.

What Can Parents Do?

4 Ways to Help Teens Avoid Digital Harassment

● Monitor your children’s digital and online interactions.

● Check what they post, the apps they use, and the sites they

visit.

● Know the social media accounts your kids are using.

● Know your kids’ passwords to their cell phones and social

media accounts — at least for young kids and preteens.

● Use the privacy and security settings on all devices, apps,

and websites.

● Talk to your kids about their social media use, their feelings,

and their friends.

● Create technology or “tech” contracts.

● Keep computers and other electronics in common spaces.

You can also take a stand against cyberbullying by doing

the following:

Common Sense Media: Family Media AgreementCheck Out this Mom’s 18 Point Phone Contract

Apps for Parents (Some of these are Paid Subscription)Boomerang

Parental Control Bark Dinner Time Moment Checky

Glympse Find My Family Mobicip MLite Phone Tracker

Our Pact

Screentime-Android

iOS devices have Screen time

built into their settings

Setting Restrictions on

iPhone

What Can We Help Students Do?

Becoming an Upstander looks like this:

● Taking action by telling the bully to stop● Taking action by getting others to stand up to the bully with them● Taking action by helping the victim.● Taking action by shifting the focus and redirecting the bully away from the victim● Taking action by telling an adult who can help

"Bullying Bystanders… Become Upstanders." Stompoutbullying.org. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb. 2019.

It Takes Just One to Make a Difference.

"Rethinking Digital Citizenship."

YouTube. N. p., 2019. Web. 3 Feb.

2019.

Richard Culatta

Resources for Parents and Educators● Common Sense Media

○ Vetting source for apps, websites, games, movies, and tv shows

○ Digital Glossary

○ Tips Sheets

○ Family Activities

● Smart Social

● Norton Cyberbullying Guide

○ Guide to talking your teen about cyberbullying

● Pacer.org/bullying

○ Videos, Guides, Links

● STOMP Out Bullying

○ Student, Parent, and Educator Resources and Tip Sheets

Take-Aways1. “ It Takes a Village”

a. Be role models

b. Educate our young people

c. Encourage Upstanders

2. See Something- Say Something

a. Adult Intervention- including traditional bullying

b. Report cyberbullying

3. BE VIGILANT!!

Tweet Others The Way You Want To Be Tweeted – Rebecca Gallagher — Handletter/Illustrator"Tweet Others The Way You Want To Be Tweeted – Rebecca Gallagher —

Handletter/Illustrator." Rebecca Gallagher — Handletter/Illustrator. N. p., 2019. Web. 3

Feb. 2019.