Dr. Vivian Wright, associate professor of educational technology, talks about “Bullies Now Throwing Punches in Cyberspace.” “Cyberbullying,” as it is now called, is like regular bullying except it is done online through sites like Facebook and MySpace and the use of cell phones.
“‘Cyberbullying’ is much worse because you cannot see the bully, and it’s a 24/7 thing. You can’t get away from it,” says Wright, who offers tips that can help protect children from cyberbullying and encourage digital citizenship. - There's more to the story.... |