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"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking.The methods used are limited only by the child's imagination and access to technology. And the cyberbully one moment may become the victim the next.Children have killed each other and committed suicide after having been involved in a cyberbullying incident.here are two kinds of cyberbullying, direct attacks, messages sent to your kids directly and cyberbullying by proxy, using others to help cyberbully the victim, either with or without the accomplice's knowledge.Educating the kids about the consequences helps. Teaching them to respect others and to take a stand against bullying of all kinds helps too. Education can help considerably in preventing and dealing with the consequences of cyberbullying. The first place to begin an education campaign is with the kids and teens themselves. We need to address ways they can become inadvertent cyberbullies, how to be accountable for their actions and not to stand by and allow bullying to be acceptable. We need to teach them not to ignore the pain of others. Cyberbullying is making teen turns to suicide and depression. This activity falls under NETS STANDARDS 5.5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
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participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
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exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.
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evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
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contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.
Educating students about how to take responsibility for their own actions and their well-being can lead teens to be leaders.