Review blog #7

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This week has went by extremely fast like most weeks here at Gaston Early College High School. We had two weeks combined this week(s). We learned about cyberbullying. We also learned some new terms that go with the cyberbullying, like;

Offender: The offender is the person bullying someone.

All bullies are rude mean and nasty. People used to think it was people that were socially outcasted. It turns out that bullies actually have a lot of friends. Or a lot of times it makes them feel like they have power. Catherine Bradshaw a psychologist says, "It's a way of pulling your core group closer and putting someone else out of it."

Target-A target is a victim to the cruel bullying.

Bystander-Eyewitness who does nothing. Bystanders are supporting the bully in my eyes because they aren't helping at all. They stand there and watch. Which gives the bully the attention they seek.

Upstander- Eyewitness that does something, defends the person. A upstander is a angel sent down from the clouds. They help so much, being an upstander is effecting the victim's life and yours. You’ll be know as a hero basically. Also a savior to the victim.

De-escalate-  Decreases in Intensity. If we deescalate the situation it helps so much. You could really save someone.

Escalate-Becomes more Intense. people tend to escalate situations because they think its funny. “Haha, who doesn't love drama?!” Lot’s of people don’t.

If you so happen to be a person that is getting bullied call someone. Find someone to talk to and remember be happy! Don’t let anyone's words get to you. If someone is bullying you it makes them pathetic. Especially if it’s over a technology based system. There’s always someone willing to listen and to help.

Our web 2.O tool this week was WeVideo. Some positive aspects is that is very helpful. A negative is that its complicated. it took me days to figure out the simple things involved. I like it but it’s very complicated. Also the exporting takes forever, that really bothers me. Anyways here's my video I made;

Halloween is coming in just a week or two and it’s one of my favorite holidays! Some people don't consider it a holiday. I DO! It’s so exciting, also I love this weather, it’s wonderful. Also now's the time for pumpkin pie, that or which is Delicious.  

Overall week has been pretty amazing. We learned today from our wonderful teacher that we will possibly be in our building in about two weeks. Which is a relief to all of us.