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Teen Tech Talk: Cyberbullying, Social Media, and Solutions with Dr. Justin Patchin

From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble

2025-02-17·2634

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In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: How are teens using social media today, and what challenges are they facing? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Justin Patchin, Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, to explore these pressing questions and more.

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How are teens using social media today, and what challenges are they facing? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Justin Patchin, Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, to explore these pressing questions and more. Here’s what you’ll learn: 📱 The surprising trends in how teens balance multiple platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.🌙 Why “nothing good happens online after 11 PM” and how sleep deprivation plays into online missteps.🏫 Proactive strategies schools can adopt to address tech-related issues and help students thrive.💡 Real-life examples Dr. Patchin uses to show students the lasting impact of their online actions.🚫 Dr. Patchin’s take on limiting cell phone use in schools—and the surprising effects it can have. This episode is packed with actionable advice and insights for school communicators, educators, and parents navigating the evolving digital landscape. SPECIAL GUEST Justin Patchin Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wisconsin Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center Email: patchinj@uwec.edu Website: https://justinpatchin.com/ Personal Twitter/X: @justinpatchin Website: https://www.cyberbullying.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyberbullyingresearch Twitter/X: @onlinebullying USEFUL INFORMATION Please visit the website listed above for free resources, plus check out these two books:Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying - Third EditionWords Wound: Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go ViralOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com