Cyberbullying, the next generation: Is your Teacher Education program meeting the challenge?
Abstract: Trolling. Griefing. If these terms are not familiar, consider attending this session. In the age of social media, new forms of communication are emerging daily and these bring about new tools for bullies to hurt others. This session will consider emerging and classic forms of cyberbullying, including what to keep an eye out for, things to do if you spot bullying. This session is designed to support teacher educators in enhancing their understanding of anti-bullying education and available online resources appropriate for integration into teacher education curriculum. Participants will collaboratively explore online resources and discuss key strategies for integrating these tools into the classroom.
Presider: Elizabeth Dalton, URI; Dalton Ed Services International