Lesson Objectives

• Define Cyberbullying.

• Identify activities which are considered Cyberbullying.

• Examine ways to prevent Cyberbullying.

True/False

“It’s okay to use offensive language online and when instant-messaging, you just shouldn’t talk that way.“

True/False

“When I write or post something, I don’t have to take responsibility for those words and what happens because they aren’t real.”

True/False

“What I write is personal, if others find it hurtful, it’s their fault for reading it.“

Video

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What is Cyberbullying?

Examples of Cyberbullying

• Using some else’s screen name or password• Impersonating someone• Using bad language online• Posted rude things or lies about someone• Voting at an online bashing poll• Clicking “LIKE” on inappropriate comments• Uploading humilating video clips• Sending hurtful text messages• Sending a threatening email

Prevention Do not respond. Do not retaliate. Do not delete. Save the evidence. Talk to a trusted adult. Check comments posted to your account often. Be careful who you give phone numbers &

passwords to Don’t assume a picture of someone is real.

Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say to

their face.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT BACK!

Click image to link to video (4min:06sec)

What we learned

• What is Cyberbullying.

• Activities which are considered Cyberbullying.

• Ways to prevent Cyberbullying.

ResourcesProject Happiness. Web. 27 Apr 2011. <http://www.projecthappiness.com/2011/01/18/cyberbullying-strategies-to-take-back-your-power/>.

"Cyberbullying The Silent Abuse." YouTube: Uploaded by WAVAHSupport. Web. 3 May 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh222qVekb8>.

"You Can't Take it Back." Netsmartz . Web. 27 Apr 2011. <http://www.schooltube.com/video/84dbf4212d568d2af183/Internet-Safety>.