Cyber bullying is real and it’s dangerous.  It’s in headlines all too often these days as literally millions of kids gain access to new technology and the seemingly lawless online world.

With incidents of cyber bullying on a dramatic rise, the educational experts at Twisted Scholar have just released their latest anti-bullying DVD The Wild Wild Web – a students guide to preventing cyber bullying. In development for over a year, the new DVD shows students that cyber bullying is not OK and there are ways to deal with the problem safely and skillfully, in a fun yet educational manner.

Filled with real-world techniques, testimonials and comments from experts and kids, the DVD establishes an open forum where students and adults can begin discussing this new phenomenon.

“I’ve been hearing the words ‘cyber bullying’ but I didn’t really get it until I watched this DVD.  It’s not boring like some news show or school movie, it made sense to me and it’s fun to watch,” said Will, age 13.

“There’s been some talk at my high school about cyber bullying and I thought I got it, but after watching the video it helped me to better understand what it really means, and ways to stay away from getting caught up in it, which I don’t want to do!” added Colin age 15.

The Wild Wild Web is 26 minutes and comes complete with a comprehensive teacher/discussion guide developed by Emmy-award winning educational writer Lynn Brunelle.

DVD price: $69.95 (plus S/H)

To ORDER your DVD copy of The Wild Wild Web click HERE.
To request a 30-day PREVIEW of The Wild Wild Web click HERE.

Or call 1.888.949.2628

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The Reviews

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW

“ The Wild Wild Web: A Student’s Guide to Preventing Cyber Bullying. DVD. 26 min. Prod. by Twisted Scholar.

Gr 5-8–“Break the chain and stop the pain” is a repeated message about the triangular relationship between bullies, victims, and bystanders. Part of a “Code of Conduct” for the “Wild, Wild Web,” this rule joins two others: “If you wouldn’t say it face-to-face, don’t say it in cyberspace,” and “Tell someone.”

The endearing narrator and easy-to-remember “Code of Conduct,” repeated in song and graphics, make this a must-have program for middle school audiences.” - School Library Journal, May 2011

BOOKLIST ONLINE REVIEW

“Bullying is often thought of as cruel face-to-face interchanges, but in this age of technology, harassment can occur through e-mail communications, website social networks, phone texting, and other methods. This fine program introduces and analyzes cyberbullying, highlighting the anonymity of the aggressor and vulnerability of the victim while offering strategies to prevent abuse. Host David Roby interjects some humor into the topic through skits set at an airport and on a western-themed film set. A code of conduct evolves and is captioned onscreen. Viewers are cautioned, “If you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t say it in cyberspace” and “Tell someone,” among other suggestions. One dramatization, based on a true story, drives the point home by showing how a boy had to change schools when cyberbullying got out of control. Classroom scenes; advice from experts, such as Dr. Phil; and kid-friendly music and dance are an integral part of this informative, entertaining, and timely program.” – Booklist Online

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FUNNY, CLEVER, EFFECTIVE!

Wow…this video not only sends a message that is catchy and entertaining, but also delivers a clear, concise and effective message that will have an impact with students! It’s appropriately funny and clever; students can’t help but remember the “tools” that are given. With all the videos out there in the world of education, I give this one “two thumbs up” and highly recommend school counselors and middle school teachers to add this to their curriculums.
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Barb King
Director of Counseling
Carolina Day School, Asheville, NC
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HUGE THUMBS UP!

Our middle school students really enjoyed the first bullying video, so recently we showed them the cyber-bullying video. They loved it. LOVED IT! Our teachers thought it was fabulous too. Witty, Relevant & Entertaining! What are you planning to do next?
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Kim Wiley, M.S.
School Counselor
Lynden, WA
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REALLY SPEAKS TO KIDS!
The Wild Wild Web is a fabulous, fast-paced film that is perfectly targeted at the upper elementary/middle school audience! Relevant, funny, interactive, and informative, it hits the target squarely in the center and keeps this hard-to-corral audience captivated and learning.
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Betsy Ballard
Olweus trained anti-bullying counselor
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LOVE IT

Thank you! We love the video!
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Janet Yunghans
George Hess Educational Complex
Mays Landing, NJ
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WILD WILD WEB – A Student’s Guide to Preventing Cyber Bullying, a 26-minute DVD with discussion guide, is the perfect combination of creative entertainment, to keep kids engaged, and valuable information addressing the serious nature and increasing frequency of cyber attacks.

Any student with access to the internet or a cell phone – IN OTHER WORDS, EVERY STUDENT – should see this video!
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DVD price: $69.95 (plus S/H)

IF YOU ARE WITH A SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION AND WOULD LIKE TO VIEW BEFORE PURCHASING,

CLICK HERE OR CALL TO ORDER A FULL PREVIEW COPY:

1.888.949.2628

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The Code of the Web

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Receive free posters for your school or district

The Wild Wild Web – A Student’s Guide to preventing cyber bullying.

Purchase two or more copies of the new anti-cyber bullying video The Wild Wild Web for your school or district and receive 10 free, full-color CODE OF THE WEB posters.
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Reinforcing one of the principle concepts in the new Wild Wild Web DVD, the Code of the Web poster lists the three simple yet purposeful strategies for preventing cyber bullying.
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1. If you wouldn’t say it to their face don’t say it in cyberspace.

2. Break the chain, stop the pain. Empowering the bully, the victim and the bystander to do their part to stop harassment.

3. Tell someone.

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This eye-catching 11″-by-17″ CODE OF THE WEB poster is great for classrooms or school computer labs, to remind students of the freedom and responsibility connected with surfing the internet.
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To ORDER your DVD copy of The Wild Wild Web click HERE.
To request a 30-day PREVIEW of The Wild Wild Web click HERE.

Like the original, which is being used in thousands of schools across North America and Europe, Gum in my Hair 2.0 is energetic, entertaining, and – most importantly – effective.

Gum in my Hair 2.0 incorporates new research that emphasizes:

Gum In My Hair Veersion 2.0 - How to cope with a bully is an engaging answer to the serious problem of bullying.   One of the most popular anti-bullying videos in the country, Gum in my Hair is the centerpiece of bullying awareness programs in thousands of elementary and middle schools across the country.

It offers young people concrete techniques that they can practice and use in response to ongoing bullying.

Gum In My Hair v2.0 looks at what bullying is, its effects on people and how it makes them feel. Gum In My Hair is a new way to deal with an old topic, and will be invaluable to anyone wanting to help children learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Gum in my Hair v2.0 – How to cope with a bully is 20 minutes and comes complete with a comprehensive teacher/discussion guide.

DVD price: $69.95 (plus $7 S/H)

To ORDER your DVD copy of Gum in my Hair click HERE.

To request a 30-day PREVIEW of Gum in my Hair click HERE.

Or call 1.888.949.2628

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The Reviews

“I HAVE PREVIEWED MANY VIDEOS”

“I was so excited to see that you are updating the Gum in My Hair video!  I have used this video for about 10 years as part of anti-bullying workshops for elementary and middle school students. The students love the video’s upbeat vibe but also learn valuable lessons.  I have previewed many videos over the years but always return to this one because it lends to wonderful discussions and role plays without being overly dramatic and depressing.  I can not wait to see the updated version!” – Juliana Gallant, Los Angeles Anti-Bullying Facilitator

POTENTIAL TO SAVE LIVES

“Bullying is an all too common part of growing up. Some of us were hassled daily; others watched their friends get picked on, afraid to intervene. Sadly, our children are no more immune to bullying than were we. A new national survey found that 80 percent of U.S. children report being bullied at school.

This is exactly what Twisted scholar is hoping to prevent with Gum in my Hair – How to Cope with a Bully. A 20-minute video aimed at 8- to 14- year-olds, it is designed to teach kids how to both recognize bullies and evade their grasp.

Real testimonials from bullied kids make it easy for young viewers to relate. The video also offers five tangible techniques for avoiding the enemy, such as developing confident – and therefore deterring – body language. 

If shared among teachers and parents, Gum in my Hair has the potential to save lives.” - Psychology Today, February 2003
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OUTSTANDING!

“Gum in my Hair is outstanding!! Excellent for kids fast paced, exciting, and effective. It is a wonderful video for use with elementary- and junior high-age students. It offers strategies for both victims and bullies. –National Resource Center on Domestic Violence” – National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
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EXCELLENT DISCUSSION GUIDE

“Gum in My Hair! features scenarios that teach students (ages 8-14) how to respond to the bullies in their classrooms and schoolyards. The 20-minute DVD comes with an excellent study and discussion guide with ideas for preparing students before, during and after viewing. It proposes ways to use the DVD across the curriculum and suggests questions to enrich discussion. Tips for parents are included, extending the possibility of using the resource on curriculum night.

This resource supports teachers in delivering a powerful message – bullies will not be tolerated, and a student is never alone if he or she is bullied. I recommend it.” – Professionally Speaking - The Magazine of Ontario School Teachers, 2011

Schools interested in our highly-acclaimed video on cyberbullying (The Wild Wild Web), the original Gum in my Hair, or online social networking (The Digital Tattoo and The Digital Blackout - arriving soon) can now acquire them directly from Amazon without first having to establish a vendor relationship with Twisted Scholar.

Of course, we always value the opportunity to work with you or your district directly and can answer any questions you may have via our toll free number (888) 949-2628.

To purchase The Wild Wild Web or Gum in my Hair through Amazon, click on the respective image below:

Get a copy of the new “Wild Wild Web” DVD on cyberbullying, which just received a STARRED REVIEW from the School Library Journal where they said this video is a “must have program for middle schools.” 

Mention this posting or that you visited our Twisted Scholar website and receive free, full-color “Code of the Web” posters for your school.

The three-part Code of the Web was developed in conjunction with the Wild Wild Web DVD and encourages young people to think before posting messages online.

Also, the ASCA Conference in Seattle offers the first opportunity to preview Twisted Scholar’s upcoming video, produced for and by high schoolers on the issues surrounding social networking, called “The Digital Tattoo.”

See you June 25-28, 2011, in Seattle!

Twisted Scholar, producers of the brand new WILD WILD WEB DVD – a student’s guide to preventing cyber bullying, will be on hand all three days of the conference previewing the new video. 

The 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association, “Challenge and Promise of the Cyberworld: Bullying Prevention in the Age of the Internet,” will take place in Seattle, Washington, on November 15-17, 2010.

Developed in conjunction with Microsoft Money, Max’s Money Adventure tells the story of an overgrown kid who somehow missed the boat on all matters fiscally related. Through trial and considerable error, Max explores the world of money: where it comes from, why it holds value, how checking accounts, ATMs and credit cards work, and the differences between investing and saving your money.

With the help of co-stars Bill Nye the Science Guy (or in this case The Finance Guy) and Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan, Max eventually navigates his way to a winning philosophy – spend some, save some, invest some.

A 20 minute program, Max’s Money Adevnture is intended for kids age 6-10 and is available exclusively from Twisted Scholar.