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January 9, 2010

A Thin Line - MTV and Digital Abuse

MTV has created a website to assist teens dealing with digital abuse. The website covers topics such as sexting, constant messaging, digital abuse, and spying. Each of these topics is defined and the website lays out specific steps to take to avoid these problems. It offers advice on how to get help with any of these problems. Anyone who has teenagers or works with them know what an important part their cell phone plays in their life. I applaud MTV for setting up this site.

There is a 9 question quiz for students to take to see if they are involved in "Digital Drama", as the website labels it. I have embedded the quiz below.

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December 9, 2009

This is a problem and we need to educate students about it

A recent Associated Press-MTV Poll found that "Sexting", i.e. sending sexually explicit photos or videos, is commonplace amongst young people. We have addressed this at our school a number of times. We explained to students the problems with all electronic communications. We tell them, "Once you hit send it is out of your control what ultimately happens with that information." We also tell them that just because they delete information from their account, cell phone, or computer, it does not mean that others have done the same thing. Cell phones are not going away. Just as we educate students on other issues that could potentially harm them we need to educate them on "All Things Electronic".

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