Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Every year there are adults and children pursued suicide because of being victims of cyberbullying. There are many useful resources online to promote anti-cyberbullying.

Ten Ideas to Encourge Appropriate Technology Use Among Students

The Cyberbullying Research Center is a website providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. Dr. Sameer Hinduja and Dr. Justin W. Patchin post about issues relevant to helping teens safely and responsibly use technology.

Tips for stopping cyber bullying

There is a great article from ConnectSafely.org,providing suggestion to stop cyber bullying.

Other resouces about cyber bullying

https://www.brainpop.com/technology/digitalcitizenship/digitaletiquette/

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-age-bullying-and-prevention-amy-williams

http://nobullying.com/

http://www.infographicszone.com/other/top-10-cyberbullying-infographics

http://elearninginfographics.com/cyberbullying-hazard-or-hype-infographic/