The strength of people power is to be harnessed to help identify and block subtle cyberbullying that can currently get through online filters. This article was published by The Irish Examiner on May 2nd 2014. A team at Dublin City University (DCU) will soon make public its site where anybody can log on and give examples of phrases or terms that could be used to harass or bully online. While there are a range of software filters which will pick up on obvious derogatory terms, allowing site operators step in or parents to be alerted, the idea is to use
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Anti Social Media Behaviour – Cyber Bullying Module The issue of cyber bullying is becoming greater, especially among teens online. In February this year the National Association of Principles and Deputy Principles called upon the Government to introduce a National Policy to tackle Cyber Bullying after a survey found that there was a 33% increase in Cyber-Bullying since last year. Digital Training Institute Managing Director and Young Minds Online Founder, Joanne Sweeney-Burke has backed the calls by NAPD to establish formal training for teens and parents in social media and has now developed a course for students and teens to help tackle Cyber
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After seven months of hard work the Transition Year girls in Salerno Secondary School, Salthill have completed Young Minds Online Transition Year course. Next week we will celebrate their achievement and commitment to being ambassadors of best practice online at the Young Minds Online final showcase in Salerno school. At the final showcase girls will be showing a film about cyberbullying to some of the students of Salerno and prsenting their work, They will also receive certificates and prizes on the night for their hard work and dedication. Over the past seven months the girls in Salerno have developed a
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The Challenge for Schools in 2014 Digital Training Institutes Head Mentor JSB will be attending La Touche Trainings Bullying in the Digital Age Conference on Saturday 29th March in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 8. One of the biggest challenges facing school managment in 2014 is dealing with bullying online. This one day conference will provide up-to-date knowledge and practical guidance from experts who will share the benefit of their expertise and experience in this area. On the day the conference will cover: – The tecnical and legal safeguards around Cyberbullying. –Legal issues around allegations of bullying, Duty of care owed
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