Good set of slides from Larry Magid, co-director of Connect Safely.org, on the fear-based response to cyber-safety issues. I appreciate especially the cited statistics documenting the decline - not increase - of most of the dangers currently being attributed to wider internet use. As well, there are good comments about the fear-based response to these threats. Sylvia Martinez summarizes, "Larry gives examples of “positive norming†as an alternative to fear-based messages about cybersafety and cyberbullying. Positive norming is when facts are presented about what most people do – and most people do not bully or engage in risky online behavior. Focusing on behavior that is NOT the norm makes it seem like it’s more prevalent than it actually is."
Related: "This video from Mental Blox shows a brief example of the effects of bullying. Loneliness, depression and sadness are just a few of the feelings often associated with bullying."
Related: "This video from Mental Blox shows a brief example of the effects of bullying. Loneliness, depression and sadness are just a few of the feelings often associated with bullying."
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