Why Schools Should Have A Cyber Wellness Program
Internet freedom w/o the right framework (a Cyber Wellness program) can lead to either abusive behavior or a recipient of cyber abuse – @ASKSonnie
Internet freedom w/o the right framework (a Cyber Wellness program) can lead to either abusive behavior or a recipient of cyber abuse – @ASKSonnie
Most of us protect the hardware and exterior of our mobile device, but do not exert enough effort to protect the OS and contents of unit. Think mobile device safety first, too.
this infographic provides the telltale signs of a potential cyberbully. This can help parents and the academe reduce incidence of cyberbullying.
Though the figures is from the US, this cyberbullying infographic will be helpful in our study and campaign in the Philippines.
Free speech (art. 19) can violate a human right, because abuses can infringe on the right to privacy (art. 12) and makes us remiss of our responsibility (art. 29)
Cyber wellness education is what will bind parents and academic institutions towards a common goal to raise responsible citizens, both online and offline.
We cannot afford protection to persons if they themselves did nothing to place the matter within the confines of their private zone- SC Justice Presbitero J. Velasco Jr.
Social Engineering (SE) is one of the favorite schemes of cyber criminals to con people. It is the art of human manipulation. If employees are not given proper training about SE , companies will fall to cybercrime. Likewise, if parents are unaware, they and the kids will be victims of negative experience, if not cybercrime.
The National Youth Convention is one of STI’s student program being held annually since 1995.
Per RA 10627, bullying includes social bullying and gender-based bullying. Cyberbullying includes texting, email, IMs/Chats, the internet, social media & online games
Any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, electronic expression, physical act or any combination, directed at another student.
While the bullying law is a step towards the right direction, new law(s) are needed to address the intertwined and complex issues of bullying and cyberbullying in the Philippines.
With RA 10627, parents, guardians, students and members of the academe, can now collectively address the problem on bullying.
One of the programs school administrators should consider is cyberbullying prevention, ethics and cyberwellness.
Schools and companies, should have a bullying and social web policy, and a restoration program. This will address the administrative discipline of the perpetrator and counselling of the victim.
It is our belief that by proper education, that is levelling-up online intelligence, is the primary defense against cyber abuses.
As technology evolves, so are the different ways to bully another person. These are the different forms of cyber bullying in the Philippines
Making our voices heard on issues deemed important to us is a guaranteed right. But this should not lead to cyber lynching or cyber mob.
Cyberbullying as indicated in the IRR of RA 10627, includes texting, email, instant messaging, chatting, internet, social media and online games