ADAVIC is holding a lecture:
Lost in Cyberspace: Tackling Cyber Bullying
Presenter: Sharon Witt B.Ed, M.Ed
More than 90% of our young people are now connected online. Known collectively as ‘Digital Natives’, never before have they been so connected. But with such connectivity comes a price.
Cyber bullying is a common form of harassment that occurs on line. It involves unwanted and tormenting messages, harassing emails and instant messages, posting inappropriate photographs or information about another person. It can have catastrophic effects on young people. In this one hour presentation (with extra time for questions) the following will be covered:
-Why people bully others online
-The various ways children harass each other in Cyber world
-Why many young people will not tell if they are being Cyber bullied
-Key characteristics of bullies
-What you can do and where to go for help if you are involved in a bullying situation
About the Presenter
Sharon Witt has been immersed in teen world for over twenty years in her role as a secondary teacher and author of 7 books in the Teen Talk series. She is a mum of two adolescents and regularly appears on morning television as a parenting educator.
Sharon is also regularly called on to speak on national radio and in print media about a variety of topics relating to raising teenagers. She also runs a parenting blog and Facebook page
Thursday June 7
7.30pm-9.00pm
Maroondah Federation Estate (Rooms 1 and 2)
32 Greenwood Avenue, RINGWOOD. VIC.
(Mel Ref: 49 H10)
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