An entertaining and informative take on a serious topic, this fast-paced program acknowledges the expansion of bullying—defined as repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt another—from face-to-face encounters to the much more pervasive and often anonymous world of the Internet and social media. Focusing on recognizing, preventing, and dealing with this relatively new form of bullying, The Wild Wild Web combines interviews of adult professionals and parents with testimony from ‘tween and teen students and humorous segments featuring a goofy young host, while memorable visual illustrations are used to help reinforce key concepts. The program defines the kinds of behaviors that could be classified as bullying, discusses the role of “bystander,” offers an account of an actual serious incident, and provides technical tips on how to document attacks, while also introducing a simple three-rule “code of the web” regarding online conduct. Given that two out of five kids say they've been bullied in this fashion, this timely guide is recommended. Aud: E, J, P. (E. Gieschen)
The Wild Wild Web: A Student's Guide to Preventing Cyber Bullying
(2010) 25 min. DVD: $89. Intermedia. PPR. Volume 26, Issue 3