When Social Media & Education Collide

Social Media Awareness

When Social Media & Education CollidePresented by: Reina BejeranoInstructional technology leader/deanPleasant valley school district

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What is Social Media?Social media is defined as websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

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Kids begin to develop online relationships around 8 (i.e. Club Penguin)By age 10, they are progressing into multi player video games and sharing digital creations and homemade videos online. By age 13 they have social media accounts

Kids begin to develop online relationships around 8 (i.e. Club Penguin)By age 10, they are progressing into multi player video games and sharing digital creations and homemade videos online. By age 13 they have social media accounts. 3

Most popular Social Networking Sites for kids & teensSnapchatTwitterInstagramFacebookVineOmegleBlendrGoogle +WaneloKikYik YakData as of February 2015Ask.fmTinderBurn BookWhisperTumblr

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

SextingCyberbullying/Cyberstalking/Cyberharassment/Digital HarassmentDares/Challenges such as the Passout challenge Cinnamon ChallengeSexual predatorsAlcohol and Drug abuseSelf Esteem issues/Poor self image/Sense of self

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Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.

Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages posting embarrassing photos or video on social media spreading mean rumors online or with cell phones.

Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.

Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages posting embarrassing photos or video on social media spreading mean rumors online or with cell phones.

The difference between Cyberbullying and Digital Harassment is that it usually takes place between two people in a romantic relationship.

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Involving the police

When there is threatening with some kind of violence and/or a person feels intimidated.

9/10 times, kids say I was just kidding, I didnt mean anything by it, they need to get a sense of humor, etc. and school administrators will handle the situation by speaking with your child and informing you, the parents.

That 1/10 when the person feels in fear or is threatened is when the police get involved.

Police will counsel the offender and explain the seriousness of the action and explain how and why this type of behavior is not ok.

If the child becomes a repeat offender the police will actually arrest the student by siting them.

Ultimately, we as parents are responsible as we are the ones having to pay for the ticket, enroll the child in another school, go to court, etc.

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Why Our Kids Make Bad Choices

The brain develops from the back, forward. It is just as simple as that.

The first part of the brain to develop is the reptilian brain, the lower back part of our head where it attaches to our spine.

It reacts, just like an animal. It is best known as fight/flight/freeze response.

Next our limbic system develops known as our emotional brain. It is located in the center part of our brain. And this is where our kids brains are in the development process is for many years, including the tween and teen years. Since emotions are primary in this part of the brain (as opposed to reason and rational thinking), kids are frequently impulsive and emotional, and often being overly dramatic.

Our executive functioning, which is the front part of the brain, doesnt fully come on line until the age of 25 when thinking through potential complex and long term consequences can finally happen.

This does not mean that kids cannot think thru consequences.

They can, but depending on where their brain is in its development, they can think thru short term consequences but not necessarily long term consequences of their actions

The brain develops from the back, forward. It is just as simple as that.

The first part of the brain to develop is the reptilian brain, the lower back part of our head where it attaches to our spine.

It reacts, just like an animal. It is best known as fight/flight/freeze response.

Next our limbic system develops known as our emotional brain. It is located in the center part of our brain. And this is where our kids brains are in the development process is for many years, including the tween and teen years.

Since emotions are primary in this part of the brain (as opposed to reason and rational thinking), kids are frequently impulsive and emotional, and often being overly dramatic.

Our executive functioning, which is the front part of the brain, doesnt fully come on line until the age of 25 when thinking through potential complex and long term consequences can finally happen.

This does not mean that kids cannot think thru consequences.

They can, but depending on where their brain is in its development, they can think thru short term consequences but not necessarily long term consequences of their actions. 9

FRONTBACKThink of the teen brain as an entertainment center that isnt fully hooked up yet. And the executive function (which is the remote control) isnt working yet.

Examples:when a teenager goes to the mall to watch a movie but comes back with an iPod, then the executive functioning didn't curb the impulse buy; even though the teenager can vaguely register that there will be punishment later on, the appeal of fun now is too strong to make them care.

So what does it mean to have an undeveloped executive functioning in conjunction with a strong desire for reward?

This combination could explain a lot of stereotypical teenage behavior. Teenagers can seem like emotional time bombs. Much of this is because the brain is still under development, not just hormones.

Think of the teen brain as an entertainment center that isnt fully hooked up yet. And the executive function (which is the remote control) isnt working yet.

Examples:when a teenager goes to the mall to watch a movie but comes back with an iPod, then the executive functioning didn't curb the impulse buy; even though the teenager can vaguely register that there will be punishment later on, the appeal of fun now is too strong to make them care.

So what does it mean to have an undeveloped executive functioning in conjunction with a strong desire for reward?

This combination could explain a lot of stereotypical teenage behavior. Teenagers can seem like emotional time bombs. Much of this is because the brain is still under development, not just hormones.

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Why is this YOUR Problem? Its important to know what our kids are up to.

Why do you care what your students are doing at midnight on a Saturday night?

Because its the law and when it becomes a significant disruption to the learning environment we are obligated to get involved.

BECAUSE ITS THE LAW!

Also, Its important to know what our kids are up to.

Why do you care what your students are doing at midnight on a Saturday night?

Because its the law and when it becomes a significant disruption to the learning environment we are obligated to get involved.

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Seths LawCalifornia's AB 9, anti-bullying legislation known as Seths Law, aimed at providing California schools with specific tools to prevent and address pervasive bullying and create a safe education environment for all of the States students.

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Seths Law AB 9(July 2012)AB 9 and 1156 reflect continuing statewide and nationwide efforts to prevent bullying in public schools. These bills are designed to provide school administrators with more tools to intervene in circumstances where student bullying has occurred or may occur. The Legislature has also made an effort to provide more support to bullying victims by instituting bullying complaint procedures, providing annually updated support resources and facilitating interdistrict transfers for bullying victims that choose to pursue those transfers.

Click here to read Seths Law AB 9

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CA Assembly Bill No 256 & No 746(October 2013/July 2011)AB 256 now allows for suspension and expulsion of students for online acts

AB 746 was introduced to include social media as an electronic form of communication.Click here to read AB 256 and AB 746

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So what does that mean for us as Educators?Most states have balked at passing new laws to further criminalize cyberbullying and instead opted to direct schools to deal with the problem. CA is one of these states.All schools and districts are supposed to have policy in place. Your School Board is mandated to have a policy in place, but it may not be updated. Your district has a policy, but your school may not. Cyberbullying Research Center www.cyberbullying.us

Sample School/District Policy1. Specific definitions of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (including the electronic variants)2. Graduated consequences and remedial actions3. Procedures for reporting4. Procedures for investigating5. Language specifying that if a students off-campus speech or behavior results in substantial disruption of the learning environment, or infringes on the rights of other students, the student can be disciplined6. Procedures for preventing cyberbullying (i.e. Digital Citizenship Curriculum)

What is the schools responsibility in monitoring Social Media?We are not allowed to look at a students device without parent consent or probable cause.

The standard for privacy is that unless there is probable cause, meaning imminent danger to self, others and/or property, we do not have the right to search a students device, locker, backpack, etc.

If the student volunteers to show you something, please stop them and call a parent to get consent before proceeding.

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Educating Our Parents

Spent the better part of last year educating our parents and community about the pitfalls AND benefits of social media.

Had about 700 people attend

Our parents look to our schools for help in this area whether we want them to or not.

Because of this, we need to be prepared to answer questions and troubleshoot these issues as it ultimately it becomes the schools responsibility.

Spent the better part of last year educating our parents and community about the pitfalls AND benefits of social media.

Had about 700 people attend and their minds were BLOWN

Our parents look to our schools for help in this area whether we want them to or not.

Because of this, we need to be prepared to answer questions and troubleshoot these issues b/c ultimately it becomes the schools responsibility.

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When do the Police get involved?When there is threatening with some kind of violence and/or a person feels intimidated. 9/10 times, kids say I was just kidding, I didnt mean anything by it, they need to get a sense of humor, etc. and school administrators will handle the situation by speaking with your child and informing you, the parents. That 1/10 when the person feels in fear or is threatened is when the police get involved. Police will counsel the offender and explain the seriousness of the action and explain how and why this type of behavior is not ok. If the child becomes a repeat offender the police will actually arrest the student by siting them.Ultimately, we as parents are responsible as we are the ones having to pay for the ticket, enroll the child in another school, go to court, etc.

When there is threatening with some kind of violence and/or a person feels intimidated. 9/10 times, kids say I was just kidding, I didnt mean anything by it, they need to get a sense of humor, etc. and school administrators will handle the situation by speaking with your child and informing you, the parents. That 1/10 when the person feels in fear or is threatened is when the police get involved. Police will counsel the offender and explain the seriousness of the action and explain how and why this type of behavior is not ok. If the child becomes a repeat offender the police will actually arrest the student by siting them.Ultimately, we as parents are responsible as we are the ones having to pay for the ticket, enroll the child in another school, go to court, etc.

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Helping Our Students Make Good Choices

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Why Teaching Digital Citizenship is Important

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Resources for Educators

Cyberbullying Research Center

www.cyberbullying.org

Common Sense Mediahttps://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/curriculum

Digital Compass (Grades 6-9)

CaliQity

VCOE is in process of forming an eSafety Committee, so youll see more information coming to your districts in the near future. 27

7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education

Future and Consequences have different meanings because of brain development:

When we parents think of future we think of their kids going to college or getting a job.

But kids are more in the here and now - kids think of future being next weeks football game or maybe summer vacation.

Kids are in the here and now because of their brain development, they dont have the capacity to make long term decisions the way adults can.

Future and Consequences have different meanings because of brain development:

When we parents think of future we think of their kids going to college or getting a job.

But kids are more in the here and now - kids think of future being next weeks football game or maybe summer vacation.

Kids are in the here and now because of their brain development, they dont have the capacity to make long term decisions the way adults can.

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Resources for YOUCyberbullying Research CenterBullying Ed Codes/Laws15 Sites & Apps Kids are Heading to Beyond FacebookFacebook, Instagram and Social10 Dangerous AppsUSA Today Article: Teen Charged with Killing Classmate Cyberbullying Guide

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More Resources7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in EducationWhat is Snapchat?What is Omegle?The Social Life of the App Addicted Teen5 Teen Texts You Should KnowBeware of Burn Book

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Even More ResourcesCommon Sense Media has an IOS App (called Kids Media)Some CA Laws in a NutshellStopBullying.govEricks CauseSocial Media Bullying Has Become a Serious ProblemCommunity Matters-Cyberbullying Information and solutionsReport AbuseUsing Social Media for Good

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Contact Info

Reina Bejeranoabout.me/reina.bejeranoDean at Rancho Rosal Elementary [email protected] me on Twitter @reinabej Follow Rancho Rosal Elementary @ranchorosal

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