Cyberbaiting is a new term coined to describe a situation in which students intentionally taunt a teacher to the point of outburst, and then record the scenario for distribution through social media.  In a new study, 11 percent of teachers reported knowing of a colleague who has fallen trap to the tactic. 

Cyberbaiting can potentially ruin the reputation of a trusted teacher, and is just another technological worry that educators face as they perform their jobs day in and day out. 

Because perception is everything, teachers need to be especially aware of these traps and seek additional help if they feel they are in a circumstance where they are being intentionally taunted.

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