October is Bully Prevention Month. In order to help bring awareness about the harmful effects of bullying, MCHS students in grades 9-12 took part in the Common Sense Media curriculum during the week of October 5th -October 8th. The Common Sense Media curriculum helps bring awareness regarding the effects and consequences of cyberbullying and the importance of practicing digital citizenship on the web.
The lesson topics were as follows: Online Disinhibition and Harms; Parasocial Relationships: From Fan to Fanatic; What’s the move? Responding to Online Conflict; How Does AI Learn; Dating Culture and Recognizing Pressure; How to Shift with AI
Overall, students gained awareness regarding appropriate online behavior and maintaining online safety and privacy.
