Cyberbullying

Nicholas Volper

Educ 108-M02

12-12-12


                                                                 Cyberbullying

          In the article called "Cyberbullying" the issue of bullying using the web is discussed. I knew that cyberbullying was around but I did not realize the significance it plays in many peoples everyday lifes. It has becom a pandemic around the world and caused many problems to occur. What I learned from reading this article is that it has had numerous affects on children. It has been tested thst children that have been bullied using 'cyberbullying" have had lower academic grades. They have also been reported to have lower self esteem, lower physical, and even lower mental health. Lastly and by far the worst outcome of all it has caused many adolesents to commit suicide. I also learned that cyberbullying consists of more then just using the web to harass others. People use other means such as emails and even cell phones. There are so many ways for these bullies to get in touch with their victims. If I could learn anything more on this topic I would like to learn what is being done to stop these bullies. I would also like to know what each individual state is doing for anti-bullying and if any laws are under way.

Health Today Reflection

Nicholas Volper
EDUC 108-MO2
Health Today
Reflection


Before reading the article ""Taming Technostress", I didn't know as much about the effects that some of our technologies have had on us. It strikes me as a suprise on how much we actually utilize the technologies we have. I did see that we were getting more reliant on technology but not to the extent it has actually gotten to. An example of how much technology has taken over our lifes is that people tend to text and walk simitaneously and they end up walking into a wall or a pole. I learned that it causes social stress, and has resulted in many injuries which inlcude quite a few car accidents caused by texing while driving. I still want to know the reason why our minds grew so dependent on this new form of technology.

Chapter 5 Reflection

Before reading this chapter I was unaware of how important it is to preview. I have been using this method for quite some time now without even realizing it. To preview is basically to just look for bold text such as titles/subtitles graphs, charts, and pictures. This method can be used for all types of writing including both textbooks, and even essays and articles. A few easy tips I learned are using back round knowledge and asking guide questions. All these steps are helpful when reading long length writings, whatever they may be.