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The price of shame - Monica Lewinsky

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Monica Lewinsky shares her views on what she calls our “culture of humiliation.” She calls for members of our digital society to take a stand against cyberbullying and online harassment by serving as upstanders. She reveals her own struggles with being publicly humiliated online and how she was able to overcome the seemingly impossible odds of living a normal life. 

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After watching The Price of Shame, identify which of the nine elements of digital citizenship the talk aligns with, citing specific examples. Explain why The Price of Shame would be a valuable TED Talk to show other high school students who are studying what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. In addition, explain how parents would benefit from watching the talk.
05/02/2015 • 
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