Below is a brief description of some of the common presentations that we give. All of our presentations and workshops are highly-informative, relevant, fun, and interactive. There are ample opportunities to ask questions and receive advice on how to deal with specific problems you may have encountered. Note that we are extremely flexible - the time allotments and the content of these sessions can be easily customized to fit your needs. Each participant also receives helpful materials that serve as an invaluable resource afterwards. We also offer pre-designed flyer templates to help you advertise your program. All you need to do is insert your information and logo (as you prefer). Finally, we provide a post-assessment worksheet so that organizations can assess how much attendees learned and enjoyed our presentations. For more information about any of these presentations, please fill out this form. |
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Keynote Addresses Both Dr. Hinduja and Dr. Patchin are available for keynote addresses for workshops, training sessions, or conferences. They have done keynotes that have been anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes in length for crowds ranging from 25 to over 1,200. |
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Educator Briefing: Beginner This presentation is designed to bring educators up to speed on the Internet-related issues facing adolescents today that may impact their classrooms. We cover a basic overview of the online technologies utilized by children and teens, and provide numerous real-world examples of cyberbullying that help to stress the seriousness of this problem. If you don't know much about cyberbullying (or even technology), this is the presentation for you. |
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Cyberbullying for Educators: Advanced For those who already know what cyberbullying is, we offer several presentations that dig into the information more deeply. We spend the majority of the time focusing intensely on one of the following topics: Cyberbullying Prevention, Responding to Cyberbullying, Legal Issues for Educators, and Online Social Networking Safety. In addition to these areas of emphasis, our advanced presentation can be customized to the needs of your district. Educator Briefing: Cyberbullying Prevention |
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Half-day Educator Workshop The half-day workshop is designed to be an "executive summary" of sorts. We cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. We spend some time describing what cyberbullying is, along with appropriate prevention and response strategies. |
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Full-day Educator Workshop (6 classroom hours) This is our most popular workshop for educators. Schools can bring us in to spend the day with teachers, counselors, and administrators. All aspects of cyberbullying are covered; that is, each of the Educator Briefings previously described is covered in detail. Plenty of time is available throughout the day to discuss issues specific to your district. After participating in this comprehensive workshop, educators will be able to:
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Book Discussion Groups We can help you use our book Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying as a workbook to educate staff in your district. It includes over 150 "Supplemental Staff Development Questions" (about 20 for each chapter) and is included in Resource L (pages 228-237). You might convene a book discussion group where staff meet weekly or bi-weekly to discuss each chapter. This is often done in conjunction with an educator or community presentation: after everyone has read the book, we could come to your district, supplement the written information with a multimedia presentation, and provide time for discussion and questions. If you are interested in ordering a large number of books, let us know and we will contact the publisher to obtain a discounted rate for you. |
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Comprehensive Community-Wide Cyberbullying Program Are you interested in a cyberbullying "full-court press"? Start by completing the "Cyberbullying Report Card" located on page 216 of our book. Once you have identified specific areas of concern, do something about them! Have key personnel read the book and respond to the discussion questions and staff development questions. Next, schedule a student assembly, full-day educator workshop, and corresponding community presentation for parents and other concerned stakeholders. Invite the community stakeholders to participate in a book discussion group convened by staff in the district who have already read the book, and evaluate their comprehension of the material. Following this intensive education, all parties involved should be on the same page and much better equipped to deal with most cyberbullying incidents. |
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Elementary Student Assembly In this presentation we introduce elementary-aged students, usually 4th or 5th graders, to issues associated with the responsible use of technology. We encourage them to be open with their parents about what they are doing online, and teach them to be wise when posting information or interacting with others on the Internet. |
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Middle/Intermediate School Assembly In this presentation middle-school students learn that cyberbullying is not acceptable under any circumstances, and that any type of bullying is a serious matter. We also point out how cyberbullying is actually much easier to document and track than other forms of bullying and therefore is often more likely to lead to consequences. In addition, we encourage victims of cyberbullying or those who witness cyberbullying to talk to an adult they trust. |
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High School Assembly For students in high school, we also stress the importance of online reputations. They need to know that what they post or send in cyberspace will remain there for a long time - even after they delete those provocative pictures or inappropriate messages. We then cover the negative implications that stem from carelessness or foolishness on the Internet, and how it can athletic participation, college admission, work opportunities, and social relationships. |
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Student Leader Program Designed for upper-class students in leadership roles, this interactive presentation empowers youth to take a stand against online cruelty and encourages key students to play a role in creating and maintaining a school culture that condemns bullying in all of its forms. We discuss in detail relevant issues of communication, integrity, and being a good role model. |
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Parent and Community Presentation Designed for parents and community partners, this presentation provides a broad overview of adolescent technological concerns, including social networking Web sites and cyberbullying. The specific content of the presentation can be customized to the interests of the group. This is a perfect presentation for libraries, parent/teacher groups, churches, and other neighborhood groups. |