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This video is for educators and students who are on the front lines of this phenomenon. By understanding cyberbullying, we can take steps to reduce the harm it causes.

Using a simple example of a cyberbully in action, this video follows a bully’s tools, motivations, and tactics. It also covers what can be done by adults and fellow students to stop the bully and prevent further problems. It teaches:

• Why cyberbullying represents a problem
• How cyberbullies use the internet to threaten and harass others
• What motivates cyberbullies
• What adults and students can do to help the bullied students
• What adults and students can do to prevent problems

Watch the video on CommonCraft.com.

If you're looking for more resources on cyberbullying and prevention, see https://www.stopbullying.gov.

Mastodon is known as an alternative to Twitter. But that's not the full picture. Mastodon is an example of an emerging class of social media tools that are powered by people instead of companies. This video uses a rich analogy to explain why that matters and what people can expect in using Mastodon.

Watch it in full (3m 51s)

We’re used to social networking platforms that are owned and operated by large companies like Twitter. Mastodon is different because it’s not a company that needs to earn a profit. It’s open-source software anyone can use to create an online community that’s self-supported and connected to thousands of other Mastodon communities. This video applies a music festival analogy and teaches:

• How Mastodon is different from Twitter
• Why Mastodon has become popular
• What to expect in using Mastodon
• How Mastodon users are connected
• How Mastodon fits into the big picture of decentralization

Sharing is Caring

This video is available in the Common Craft library without a watermark. If you are a Common Craft Full Access member, you can download or embed this video like any other.

We've also shared the video on YouTube:

You can also find and share posts with the video here:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter 
• Facebook 

Want to Learn More?

I wrote an article called Dear Friend, Let's Talk About Mastodon that explains a lot of the details in the form of a letter to a friend.

I'm on Mastodon

I am using Twitter less and have made Mastodon my home for Twitter-like connections and discussions. In fact, I am a moderator for a small community that's based on our location. My Mastodon account is here:  sanjuans.life/@lee.

Our new video explains blended learning in under 2.5 minutes. See the highlights below:

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• A basic definition of blended learning
• How the Internet has impacted teaching options
• The role of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in blended learning
• How blended learning can change how classroom time is used
• What factors can ensure success
• Why blended learning matters

Our new video is all about the models of online advertising.

This animation includes highlights:

About this video:

We see advertising everywhere online. Using an example of a small business, this video explains the major advertising models and how they work to build awareness for a new product. 

What it teaches:

• Why advertising is so important to online commerce.
• The basics of display and pay-per-click advertising.
• How text and keyword-based advertising works.
• Remarketing: Why some ads seem to follow you on the web.
• How affiliate programs work.
• How to get the most out of advertising.

Watch it now

Thanks to Patrick O'Keefe and Darren Barefoot for their help in the draft stages of this video.