The Cyberbullying Issue (And What Teachers Can Do To Help)
By Katie Lepi
Cyberbullying poses a problem for students that teachers and parents often can’t help with – because they don’t always know. The internet (and mobile technologies) has brought bullying to a place outside the easy access of adults, who can’t intervene if they don’t know there’s a problem. With over 80% of teens using cell phones and social media sites, technology is connecting our students in ways they may be unable to escape.
The handy infographic below takes a look at some statistics about cyberbullying, along with some tips for both parents and educators. Keep reading to learn more.
Cyberbullying
- Over 80% of teens use both cell phones and social media sites
- 1 in 6 teens are cyberbullied
- 16.2% of high school students have reported being bullied in the last year
- Girls are cyberbullied two times as often as boys
- White students are cyberbullied two times as often as black students
- 10th grade is typically the worst for cyberbullying
- Bullying is illegal in every US state except for Montana
- The state with the highest cyberbullying rate is New Hampshire, where 21.6% of teens report that they’ve been cyberbullied
- Cyberbullying occurs less than offline bullying (16% vs 20%)
- Students who are cyberbullied are more likely to commit suicide
- Only 1 in 10 students who are cyberbullied reach out for help
Tips For Teachers
- Teach your students that cyberbullying is wrong
- Listen and respond to all reports of cyberbullying
- Create a system for reports to be documented
- Have students work on anti-cyberbullying projects
- Host speakers on the topic of bullying
- Ensure that your classroom is a safe place
Post Source : http://www.edudemic.com/cyberbullying-issue/
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