Anti Bullying Software - Monitoring Cyberbullying to Prevent Harm
As children’s lives become more and more online, cyberbullying is a growing problem. Therefore, schools should ensure systems are in place to prevent it both in the classroom and online. With the right systems and anti-bullying software, schools can identify and address this behavior early.
In this blog, we will explore how Senso’s student safety and assisted monitoring software can positively impact bullying in schools. The best software empowers teachers to identify and deal with inappropriate and harmful behavior before it becomes a larger issue.
Why is Cyber Bullying Important?
For the last few years, cyberbullying among students has been on the rise. Therefore it is important to build an awareness and intervention system to address the problem before it can grow into something more dangerous. By combining technology with a responsible, student-centered approach, schools can stop harmful behavior early.
Protecting Student’s Mental Health
Student safety is critical for any school, and protection from bullying and cyberbullying plays a large role in maintaining their well-being and safety. Student safety software should support the school’s efforts in protecting students who may be vulnerable with a comprehensive system that all staff can use.
If both teachers and staff throughout the school are aware of the issues surrounding cyberbullying and other online harms, students will have more places to go to get support. With a trusting school environment where students know they can go to seek help, and where staff are aware of underlying issues through the monitoring of technology and identification of potential harms accessed by the student, the risks of bullying or other dangerous behaviors from the student can be mitigated.
Digital Citizenship
The classroom should be a place to learn about how to use the internet responsibly. School staff should communicate expectations for respect and behavior through a digital citizenship and etiquette curriculum integrated into lessons.
Teachers should emphasize the responsibilities each student has to themselves and others when interacting online. Classrooms should make rules for technology clear through physical signs and posters and teachers should issue alerts or reminders to student devices in class when they see inappropriate activity through device monitoring software.
Teachers encouraging 1 to 1 chats with students can help build trust and open communication around anxieties and concerns they may have with cyberbullying or any other issues. A clear system of privacy, trust, and confidentiality in this communication must be developed when discussing these challenges with vulnerable students.
Anti Bullying Software with Classroom Monitoring
Real-time device monitoring within the classroom prevents teachers from missing bullying behavior that may otherwise be hidden from view. Restricting screen usage, blocking websites in class, or disabling offending devices with hybrid classroom management empowers teachers to address bullying head-on.
Safeguarding Cloud enables IT staff to view and review reports of student behavior that has been flagged as inappropriate. Therefore, even if bullying is missed by the teacher in the lesson, the staff is aware of any issues that arise so they can be dealt with more effectively.
‘Report a Concern’ modules within classroom monitoring software is another way that teachers can improve awareness of student behavior. This feature allows users to anonymously report a concern they have about themselves or another person. Anonymous submission with screenshots and messages allows students the privacy they need to share their worries, creating a safer environment for all.
Senso’s Assisted Monitoring Process
Monitoring student activity with assisted monitoring functionality gives school staff an extra layer of security for their students. Senso’s Assisted Monitoring follows a 4-Step procedure:
1. Monitor:
The content filtering software automatically flags search terms or URLs in certain identified groups that are harmful or inappropriate for students.
2. Identify:
Potential harms connected with bullying, self-harm, or suicide are automatically flagged and sent to the Assisted Monitoring Team. These experts will then assess the situation to identify the extent and urgency of the problem.
3. Alert:
Schools receive alerts for serious issues right away, allowing them to deal with the issue at hand. Less urgent concerns are included in regular reports so that schools have access to information on any trends in student behavior.
4. Support:
These alerts and reports include advice on how schools should respond to the problem. This support is based on years of expertise, and common procedure, and is also tailored to each case.
For more on the support available with Senso’s Assisted Monitoring Software, read our full breakdown of the software.
Choose Reliable and Effective Anti-Bullying Software with Senso
Senso's software helps schools to identify threats to students whenever they arise, whether this be from cyberbullying or online hazards. Book your Free Demo of Senso software today and begin the road to a fully protected, secure, safe school network.