What is Cyberbullying

  • Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person or group with the intent to hurt them socially, psychologically or even physically.  Right now there are many young people being cyberbullied.  By reporting it, talking about it and supporting each other, we can stop it.

     

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Elementary

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    Video Discussion Questions (for parents & teachers)

    • Have you ever seen somebody break a rule or law?
    • What do you call a person who sees a bad thing happening but is not the victim or the person who is doing the bad thing?
    • What is a bystander to cyberbullying?
    • What are some ways bystanders can be upstanders when they witness cyberbullying?
    • What are some things that our class will do to be upstanders when we witness cyberbullying?
    • How can you be an upstander when you witness cyberbullying?

    Lesson Plan for Elementary Teachers

Secondary

Video Discussion Questions (for parents & teachers)

  • • What factors intensify cyberbullying and online cruelty, and what can you do to lessen them?
    • How do you think someone might feel after being the target of cyberbullying?
    • How do you think the online cruelty might be different from offline behavior?
    • Have you ever encountered online cruelty?
    • What are some roles that different people play in cyberbullying situations, and how would you describe each one?
    • Why is it important to be an Upstander rather than a bystander? 

    Lesson Plan for Secondary Teachers

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