What really puts your students at risk online?
Dr. Patricia Agatston, co-author of the book entitled, Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age, and of two curricula on cyber bullying, talks about the stats and facts about cyber bullying, sexting and Internet safety - and your role as an educator in keeping kids safe. This presentation was from ISTE 2010 and sponsored by Learning.com.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Patricia Agatston is co-author of the book, Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age, and of two curricula on cyber bullying. She is a licensed professional counselor and prevention specialist with Cobb Co. School District’s Prevention/Intervention Center in Marietta, Georgia.
Dr. Agatston is a certified trainer and consultant for a bullying prevention program, is regularly quoted in national press, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio to discuss cyber bullying and other youth online high-risk behavior. She is also a regular presenter both nationally and internationally on cyber bullying.
Learning.com collaborated with Dr. Agatston to develop EasyTech Online Safety to ensure its effectiveness and that it avoids a fear-based instructional approach.
Source: Learning.com