Cyberbullying: How to Fight the New Bullies
Rosalind Wiseman
In this article, Wiseman describes how the Internet has become the new arena used by bullies to intimidate and threaten their victims. Cyberbullies use different tools such as instant messages, e-mails, pictures or text messages put their cruel comment about some online. Wiseman comments that the anonymity that the Internet provides gives a perfect cover for those who bully their victims. But Wiseman states that new legislation is in the works that would address this problem. In addition, the Supreme Court will soon hear a case that would decide if public school officials have the right to monitor student's speech even if they are not on school grounds if it is believed that students have posted threat. In addition, Wiseman also states statistics related to cyberbulling and tips that parents can use to prevent it.
1. What can I do to teach my students about Cyberbullying?
I would gather information about the subject and then presented to my students. This would include handouts that students could share with their parents to bring them up on what cyberbullying is and strategies on how to prevent it from happening. In addition, I would give my students resources on where to go for help if they are the victims of cyberbullying or are themselves the aggressors. Finally, I would create an environment where bullying of any form is strictly prohibited and where students are comfortable coming to me for help.
2. What should schools do regarding the issue of cyberbullying?
I think that schools could address the issue by holding an assembly that not only discussed the issue of cyberbullying but bullying in general. This is an issue that affects everyone. Most often students do not report that they are being bullied because they feel that if they do, the bully will become more aggressive or that they will be viewed as being weak. If schools begin to strictly enforce the policies in the books, students would be more likely to report incidents. This means that any use of a derogatory comment, threat or use of force would be considered a break of the rules. I have often been in schools where I have heard derogatory comments ignored by teachers that are standing a few feet away. In addition, schools need to communicate with parents more about any kind of bullying, especially as Wiseman reported that 15% of parents do not know what cyberbullying is.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Journal #4
From Toy to Tool
Liz Kolb
This article is about how cell phones can be used as a teaching tool in the classroom. Kolb points out that cell phones can be used to create audioblogs which are recordings done on cell phones that instantly get posted on a blog site such as Blogger. This method of using their cell phones allows students to record/store interviews and take pictures that can later be used to enhance their school work. Using their cell phones to make this audio blogs eliminates the use of expensive cameras and other recording devices that students might not have access to. Audioblogs, Kolb says, can be applied to most subjects addressed in schools. In her article, Kolb also discusses how to make an audioblog, the sites available for students to create their blogs, concerns about privacy, cost and copyright laws that are involved in the process.
1. How could I implement the use of audioblogs to help my students in a social studies lesson that focuses the importance of diversity in cultures.
I could use this lesson as a way of students to become active participants in creating an artifact that is made up of interviews of people of different races and cultures that they are acquainted with. I could assign them a list of questions to ask and the students would then post their interviews on their bloggs. They would then be asked to view each blogg and make determinations about the similarities and differences that make each race and culture rich and unique.
2. What could my students and I do for those that because of limited resources cannot afford to have a cell phone?
I think that my students and I could do the following three things: One, we could share our phones with other students. Two, we could research for the less expensive plan available and then we could have activities that would involve students bringing any spare change from their homes such as pennies, nickles etc. Each month we would count the money to help pay for the cell phone services. Also we could recycle cans each month and make money while at the same time making the world a better place.
I think that by participating in these activities students would learn that by working together they can accomplish a goal and at the same time help their fellow students.
Liz Kolb
This article is about how cell phones can be used as a teaching tool in the classroom. Kolb points out that cell phones can be used to create audioblogs which are recordings done on cell phones that instantly get posted on a blog site such as Blogger. This method of using their cell phones allows students to record/store interviews and take pictures that can later be used to enhance their school work. Using their cell phones to make this audio blogs eliminates the use of expensive cameras and other recording devices that students might not have access to. Audioblogs, Kolb says, can be applied to most subjects addressed in schools. In her article, Kolb also discusses how to make an audioblog, the sites available for students to create their blogs, concerns about privacy, cost and copyright laws that are involved in the process.
1. How could I implement the use of audioblogs to help my students in a social studies lesson that focuses the importance of diversity in cultures.
I could use this lesson as a way of students to become active participants in creating an artifact that is made up of interviews of people of different races and cultures that they are acquainted with. I could assign them a list of questions to ask and the students would then post their interviews on their bloggs. They would then be asked to view each blogg and make determinations about the similarities and differences that make each race and culture rich and unique.
2. What could my students and I do for those that because of limited resources cannot afford to have a cell phone?
I think that my students and I could do the following three things: One, we could share our phones with other students. Two, we could research for the less expensive plan available and then we could have activities that would involve students bringing any spare change from their homes such as pennies, nickles etc. Each month we would count the money to help pay for the cell phone services. Also we could recycle cans each month and make money while at the same time making the world a better place.
I think that by participating in these activities students would learn that by working together they can accomplish a goal and at the same time help their fellow students.
Journal #3
Video and the Age of Participation
Glen Bull
In this article, Bull addresses the issue of how to educators can best implement digital video clips into explicit curricular activities. He discusses several such as Discovery Education unitedstreaming web site which provides digital video resources specifically designed to comply with content area, grade level and state standards. Bull points out that this website consist of about 4000 video programs that have been divided into 40,000 shorter video clips that can then be applied to the class curriculum. Bull goes on to describe other resources that educators can access such as Annenberg Media (http://www.learner.org) and PBS (http://www.pbs.org/teachersource). Another site that Bull discusses in detail is the Discovery Educator's Network (DEN). He points out that this resource makes it possible for educators as well as students to edit and rearrange licenced copyrighted materials. These materials can then be added to the DEN site. Bull also states that about 70% of school in the U.S. are currently members of this service. He hopes that eventually the use video on the web and school's curriculum can be combined more effectively to help students and educators.
1. How useful would using these resources be for instance on a Science lesson on the life cycle of the caterpillar?
I think it would be extremely useful to use these resources because I would save me time
in isolating the particular segment of a video that I was looking for. I could just go on a website such as DEN and it would provide the specific video segment that applied for my lesson while at the same time addressing the grade level and standards I am teaching. In
addition, my students would be able to see and understand the process better than by just utilizing the text.
2. What would students be exposed to if they were to access the NGS Wildcam Africa site?
Students would see wildlife interaction in real time. They would be able to observe the different animals that come to the watering hole that its being filmed. They would also be able to observe how time and weather changes the landscape of the watering hole and surrounding area. But most importantly it would allow them to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Africa's wildlife and make real life connections to their own lives.
Glen Bull
In this article, Bull addresses the issue of how to educators can best implement digital video clips into explicit curricular activities. He discusses several such as Discovery Education unitedstreaming web site which provides digital video resources specifically designed to comply with content area, grade level and state standards. Bull points out that this website consist of about 4000 video programs that have been divided into 40,000 shorter video clips that can then be applied to the class curriculum. Bull goes on to describe other resources that educators can access such as Annenberg Media (http://www.learner.org) and PBS (http://www.pbs.org/teachersource). Another site that Bull discusses in detail is the Discovery Educator's Network (DEN). He points out that this resource makes it possible for educators as well as students to edit and rearrange licenced copyrighted materials. These materials can then be added to the DEN site. Bull also states that about 70% of school in the U.S. are currently members of this service. He hopes that eventually the use video on the web and school's curriculum can be combined more effectively to help students and educators.
1. How useful would using these resources be for instance on a Science lesson on the life cycle of the caterpillar?
I think it would be extremely useful to use these resources because I would save me time
in isolating the particular segment of a video that I was looking for. I could just go on a website such as DEN and it would provide the specific video segment that applied for my lesson while at the same time addressing the grade level and standards I am teaching. In
addition, my students would be able to see and understand the process better than by just utilizing the text.
2. What would students be exposed to if they were to access the NGS Wildcam Africa site?
Students would see wildlife interaction in real time. They would be able to observe the different animals that come to the watering hole that its being filmed. They would also be able to observe how time and weather changes the landscape of the watering hole and surrounding area. But most importantly it would allow them to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Africa's wildlife and make real life connections to their own lives.
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