Journal Eight

NETs 1, 2, 3, and 4

Bogacz, Renee & Gomez Gordillo, Miguel – Point/Counterpoint Should Schools Be Held Responsible for Cyberbullying (March/April 2011) Learning and Leading with Technology. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Point_Counterpoint_Should_Schools_Be_Held_Responsible_for_Cyberbullying.aspx

In the article on cyber bullying we see both points on the topic illustrated well. There is support for both getting involved with cyber bullying in the class room and leaving it up to the parents. Students now a days are growing up with constant technology and when not taught appropriateuse this could carry over to teenage years and even past that to adult hood. The argument for schools taking control of cyber bulling, whether it occurs on or off the campus is that regardless it affects the school environment. The article encourages to tell students what cyber bulling is and to address it if it occurs. The opposing argument is that these ideas should be taught and enforced in the home by parents. Parents are the first teachers children have and learning immediately that bullying is not acceptable will help for this to not become an issue that affects the learning environment.

Who needs to be involved if a case of cyber bulling occurs?
It is recommended that every one from Teacher, Administration, Parents and student be involved that everyone is aware of what occurred and that it is learned the problems with cyber bullying. By doing this all aspects enforce no bullying and it is less likely to occur again.

What is something that should be done to students who are victims of cyber bullying?
They should receive counseling and strategies to be able and deal with cyber bullies.