LeeAnna Kobayashi University of Hawaii at Manoa ETEC M.Ed. Program
A. Graduate Student B. Instructor C. K-12 Teacher D. Family/Friends E. Other
Introduction Instructional Design Project Web-based at cybersafeincyberspace.weebly.comcybersafeincyberspace.weebly.com
Context Bullying takes many forms – Emotional, physical, relational and cyberbullying
Context – Why this topic? Personally witnessed bullying/hazing in the Navy ETEC 643 – Ed Tech in Informal Learning Environments final project
Context – Why was this study needed? Cyberbullying is a problem that is evolving along with technology New technology brings about new ways to bully
Context – Why was this study needed? Cyberbullying is a problem that is evolving along with technology New technology brings about new ways to bully Cyberbullies often act anonymously
Purpose The purpose of this instructional design project was to evaluate a module that would create awareness of what cyberbullying is and what can be done to stop it.
Target Audience 6 th and 7 th graders Students at a Honolulu charter school IRB approval, Hawaii DOE approval & Hawaii Charter School approval
Methods Web-based approach Utilized Weebly.com, Google Forms and ProProfs.com Allowed for easy access + easy construction Self-pacing by participants using a flowchart
Module Flowchart
Methods Module was divided into 4 lessons: Intro to establish a reason to learn about cyberbullying Discussion of digital citizenship Discussion of what cyberbullying is Discussion of how to stop cyberbullying
Methods Strategies: Use of a large font size Simplified writing style/terminology
Methods Strategies: Use of a large font size Simplified writing style/terminology Bright colors
Methods Strategies: Use of a large font size Simplified writing style Bright colors Highlighting of important terminology
Methods Strategies: Use of a large font size Simplified writing style Bright colors Highlighting of important terminology Photographic images of young people using technology
Methods Strategies: Use of a large font size Simplified writing style Bright colors Highlighting of important terminology Photographic images of young people using technology Inclusion of cartoon images portraying cyberbullying
Methods John Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivation
Results 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Pilot study — 5 of 8 scored 100% on pre-test, All 8 scored 100% on post-test
Results 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Pilot study
Results 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Actual study 26 participated however, 3 participants’ scores were omitted due to skipping either the pre-test or post-test 11 of 23 scored 100% on pre-test & post-test 6 participants showed improvement 5 participants scores decreased from pre-test to post-test
Results 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Actual study
Results - Improvements 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Actual study
Results – Anomalies 34 participants (8 in Pilot study, 26 in Actual study) Actual study
Results Most participants had positive comments about the module in the “About the Lesson” survey They liked the cartoon images and the simplicity of the lessons
Results Some participants wanted to: play a video game related to cyberbullying
Results Some participants wanted to: play a video game related to cyberbullying see videos about cyberbullying
Results Some participants wanted to: play a video game related to cyberbullying see videos about cyberbullying know more about viruses and malware
Conclusion Based on the results Target a younger age group 6 th grade participants were already knowledgeable about cyberbullying Cyberbullying is starting at younger ages
Conclusion Based on the results Target a younger age group 6 th grade participants were already knowledgeable about cyberbullying Cyberbullying is starting at younger ages Place more emphasis on taking time to read + answer test questions thoughtfully
Conclusion Based on the results Target a younger age group 6 th grade participants were already knowledgeable about cyberbullying Cyberbullying is starting at younger ages Place more emphasis on taking time to read + answer test questions thoughtfully Add some more test questions so each question would not be worth more than 10%
Future Research Possibilities Cyberbullying curriculum for: parents of Digital Natives individuals with special needs or disabilities immigrant children or children of immigrant parents
Recommendations Always search for a challenge
Acknowledgements Kokoro no Tokyo Kakumei Suishin Kyougikai
Acknowledgements Kokoro no Tokyo Kakumei Suishin Kyougikai Mom & Dad Critical Friends – Serena, Jenny, & Adam Instructors – Ari, Eddie, and Curtis Advisor & Subject Matter Expert – Dr. Truc T. Nguyen
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