tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post5343083231856171669..comments2023-06-18T10:20:27.090-04:00Comments on Laurie Goodman's Blog: If you're reading this blog, are you out of middle school?Laurie Goodmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333070518293834658noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post-21648658629280306102010-05-10T22:14:04.298-04:002010-05-10T22:14:04.298-04:00Just read on twitter via @shareski: I tell parents...Just read on twitter via @shareski: I tell parents that 35% of kids are bullied online and they flip out. I tell them that 35% of kids are bullied offline and they don't flinch. <br /><br />It's not so much a digital issue but a bullying issue, with the online ramifications being quite obvious. However it's no wonder many of our kids behave the way they do online. The amount of negative "anonymous" slander that litters the ridgewood blog, northjersey.com, etc is staggering. As parents it is imperative that we act as responsible 21st century citizens. <br /><br />I am glad that this issue is out in the open. Though my children are still young this will soon be their reality. I don't agree with the assertion that our kids should not be participating in social networks, as that closes the door to a world of endless opportunity for constructive learning to occur. Our schools need to operate <i> in loco parentis </i> (in place of the parents) not <i> in place of parenting </i> and mom and dad need to rise to the occasion. Quite honestly it's only fair for our kids. <br /><br />Thank you for transparently sharing and I look forward to participating in this discussion in the future.<br /><br />RLRob Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148031513864898797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post-34634518226646207922010-05-10T21:05:50.317-04:002010-05-10T21:05:50.317-04:00Hi, Rob. I am hoping to get the topic discussed in...Hi, Rob. I am hoping to get the topic discussed in a more formal way, with a variety of inputs. You are right, the turnout for Alan November's evening presentation was low. He also gave a session to staff during the day that was better attended. And the District has 24 teachers currently participating in training that Mr. November is involved with, on Virtual Learning Communities. I hope to join them for their culminating event at the end of this month, to see what they will be bringing back to the district.<br /><br />In my opinion recent events have sort of clarified the issues -- or at least clarified the need to talk and create some consistencies. I will definitely let you know when something is scheduled.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post-20990711600153836462010-05-10T20:38:13.211-04:002010-05-10T20:38:13.211-04:00This topic was discussed extensively this past fal...This topic was discussed extensively this past fall when Alan November spoke at BF. It's a shame it was so poorly attended considering all that has transpired over the past few months.Rob Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148031513864898797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post-36491801694388267532010-05-10T15:52:17.993-04:002010-05-10T15:52:17.993-04:00You're absolutely right. Working on setting up...You're absolutely right. Working on setting up just such a conversation. Will keep you posted.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768945813587888212.post-75394797446628862902010-05-10T14:43:48.842-04:002010-05-10T14:43:48.842-04:00This topic is probably too big for a blog response...This topic is probably too big for a blog response. Why not propose a meeting with those interested parties to discuss this issue? Ask for responses so you know whether you should meet at Starbucks over coffee or in the BF Auditorium. I'd attend and participate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com