November+12,+2009

This week in class we discussed cyber bullies. This topic can be a very important one because many people do not take their digital lives in a serious manner. It is also much easier to say something online as compared to face-to-face. This is something I have even noticed for myself. I can say something online with no problem that I may not want to say in person. I knew that this took place, but I did not realize how common cyber bullying actually was. And even more shocking is who participates in this act at times. In the presentation in class we talked about parents involved in cyber bullying. These are the people who should be setting the example for their children, and not bullying other parent's children. This issue can be hard to interpret for teachers in terms of when to get involved. I feel it is important for teachers to get involved when it takes place in the school, but the tricky part is when it's outside of the school. Generally teachers may suspect this, but may not be able to confirm it. Involvement is something that a teacher must decide one depending on the individual situation.