Cyberbullying Stinks!Let’s all be safer online

What is a cyber bully?

A bully…might tease others.…might spread rumors about others.…might threaten, intimidate, and harass

others. …might hurt others.…might do one or all of these things.

The Internet Bully: An Example

The Internet Bully. (2005). Sunburst Visual Media.Retrieved May 08, 2011, fromLearn360: http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=139387

What is Cyber bullying?

Sending rude, mean, and unwanted messages to others using the Internet, a phone, or other technology

Spreading rumors and lies about others using technology

Making fake profiles or emails about others to make them look bad or embarrass them

Taking and sending embarrassing pictures of someone to other people

Definitions

Cyber bully- the person who is sending the messages

Victim-the person who is being teasedBystander-someone who knows what’s

happening, but doesn’t do anythingSocial networks- Websites that let you

connect to other people like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter

Legislation- lawsAnonymous- no name

What do I do if it’s happening?

The Internet: A Guide for Students. (2010). Colman CommunicationsRetrieved May 08, 2011, fromLearn360: http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=333710

How can I prevent and stop cyber bullying?

Set privacy settings so only people you know can view your profiles, send you emails or messages

Don’t give out your phone number, passwords, or other information to anyone except your parents

If it isn’t serious, ignore it and block the sender.If it is serious, save the messages and show an

adult.Never forward messages sent to you.

Let’s Practice!

1. Print the Summary Sheet or keep it open in a separate window.

2. Use the Tip Sheet to go through the following scenarios in any order.

3. Choose the answer you think is best.4. Make sure you visit every scenario.5. Once you are ready, take the Quiz!6. Print your Quiz for the teacher.

Summary Sheet

Scenarios

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Resources

Scenario 1

Someone at school sends you an anonymous text that says you should watch your back. You decide to…

a. Delete the text and ignore it. b. Save the text and tell an adult.

A B

Scenario 2

One of your friends sends you a picture of a classmate. It shows her falling in the cafeteria. You should…

a. Ignore it and block the sender.b. Forward it to the girl. She might think it is

funny.

A B

Scenario 3

Your friend sent you a mean message. You should send her a mean one back because she started it.

a. Trueb. False

A B

Scenario 4

Your classmate starts a fake profile about a boy in your class. You should…

a. Read it and tell the boy to stand up for himself.

b. Tell your teacher about it.

A B

Don’t delete that text!

Go Back!

THAT’S RIGHT!

Save the message and show a trusted adult!

Scenarios

Yep!Scenarios

Never forward something rude or mean. This isn’t too serious though, so it is best to just ignore it. But tell a teacher if your classmate looks upset or sad!

Don’t send it on! If you send it, you become one of the bullies!

Go Back!

Go Back!

Never respond to a bully! It can get you into trouble and make everything worse.

Good Job Scenarios

Responding only makes things worse. Save the messages and tell an adult.

Go Back!

Don’t be a bystander! Do something.

Correct Scenarios

Even though it is difficult, telling an adult is the best solution. Making a fake profile is illegal. Adults need to know.

Quiz

Click on the Quiz and get started!

Scenarios

Cyber Bullying Resources

Stop Bullying.govNetSmartzNational Crime Prevention Coun

cil

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