Appropriate Use of Social Media and Cell Phones Karen Haase karen@ksbschoollaw.com KSB School Law @KarenHaase
Raise your hand if … You have a cell phone You use text messaging You’ve taken photos with a cell phone camera You play games on the computer, iPad, or cell phone You have Facebook, Tumblr or Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram
Game Platforms
Social Media
So what’s the big deal? Cyberbullying Bad pics Ignoring Internet Safety
Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying, v: the use of technology such as computers and cell phones to engage in repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others.
Cyberbullying Example of cyberbullying on iChat (Apple’s instant messaging)
Divagirl: Hey, loser, watch your back. tmt323: What r u talking about? Divagirl: Why don't you kill yourself while u r ahead? tmt323: Why can't you just leave me alone? Divagirl: Ugly girls like u need to be put in their place.
Middle School Survey 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Victim
Cyberbully
Pile on
Join in
Witness
School-Related Consequences Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,137 Definition: “ongoing pattern of physical, verbal or electronic abuse” Consequences: • • • • •
Loss of extracurricular privileges Detentions Short and Long Term Suspension Expulsion Alternative School Assignment
FaceTime
Sleepover Drama 4 11-year-old girls at slumber party 1 girl who was not invited FaceTime conversation, text messages, social media use Girl posted picture of a gun: “I’m going to kill the 4th slowly so she can watch the others die”
iChat Nebraska’s own example of cyberbullying on iChat
Divagirl: Hey, loser, watch your back. tmt323: What r u talking about? Divagirl: Why don't you kill yourself while u r ahead? tmt323: Why can't you just leave me alone? Divagirl: Ugly girls like u need to be put in their place.
Civil Consequences Student and parents can be sued • Suing for money; no jail time • Judgments can result in families losing their homes
Boston v. Doe (Ga. 2012) “Fatbook” Profile
Boston v. Doe (Ga. 2012) “Fatbook” Profile • Languages • Hobbies • Fake stories • YouTube Videos School didn’t punish Sued creators
Snapchat
Going Unsafe Places
Going Unsafe Places
Dear Clara, We have discovered a problem with your Club Penguin account. Please login to Club Penguin by clicking here so we can fix it. Sincerely, The Club Penguins Team
Going Unsafe Places
Going Unsafe Places
Going Unsafe Places
Internet Strangers
Internet Strangers
Staying Safe Never tell online friends things like:
First and last name Last name Address Phone number School you go to Pictures of yourself
What should you do? Stop
Block
Tell
Questions?
Questions? (402) 499-0547 KSB School Law @KarenHaase KarenHaase karenahaase