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The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) adopted an action plan on November 19 to address the many challenges presented by cyberbullying in schools.
According to CTF President Emily Noble, the action plan is just one piece of the overall strategy being mapped out by a National Work Group established last July at the CTF annual general meeting.
The Work Group, consisting of representatives of CTF member organisations, researchers in education and education experts in communications technology, looked at issues related to the creation of new technologies and their influence on teaching and the learning environment.
"Bullying is bullying, whether it’s done online by the latest technology or whether it’s done in person—and it is unacceptable, said Noble. We want our schools to be safe and secure places for learning.
"CTF will be collaborating with teachers, parents, law enforcement agencies, policy-makers and legislators to find solutions and support that will allow teachers to teach and students to learn in an environment safe from any bullying, including the emerging cyberbullying," explained Noble.
Other activities will include the following:
• developing and disseminating national policy on cyberconduct in cooperation with
CTF-member organisations;
• undertaking joint initiatives with key education partners;
• developing web resources, publications and articles for teachers, parents and students;
• lobbying, at the federal level, for legislative protection against cyberbullying; and
• working with other teacher organizations around the world, under the umbrella of Education International.
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