CYBERBULLYINGBE UPSTANDING

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BRAVE?

BYSTANDER

UPSTANDER

EMPATHIZE

WHAT IS BULLYING?HOW CAN YOU SHOW BRAVERY IF SOMEONE IS BEING BULLIED AND YOU ARE A WITNESS

WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?HOW CAN YOU SHOW BRAVERY IF SOMEONE IS BEING CYBERBULLIED AND YOU ARE A WITNESS

• Standing up for the target

• Empathizing with the target

• Getting help from a trusted adult

WHAT ARE QUALITIES OF AN UPSTANDER?• Is not directly involved in the cyberbullying incident, but steps in to

help anyway• Empathizes with the targets of cyberbullying, letting them know

that they care and are listening• Does not spread rumors or go along with cyberbullies because of

peer pressure, and may even tell the cyberbully to stop• Encourages the target to tell a trusted adult about the situation

WHO CARES?

• Read about Kevin and José• DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS YET!!!!!!• Make a map of who all the players in the event are. Make sure to

label bully/bullies, target, and bystanders• Share some maps with the class

KevinTarget(s)

Originally Jose then others at school then

those online who make nasty comments

Bully/Bullies

Anyone who watches the video and doesn’t speak up on behalf of

KevinBystanders

WHO CARES?

• Read about Kevin and José• DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS YET!!!!!!• Make a map of who all the players in the event are. Make sure to

label bully/bullies, target, and bystanders• Share some maps with the class• Use maps to complete the rest of the worksheet

WHO CARES?• Who are the bystanders?

• What would you do if you were a bystander?• Would you really do what you said?

• What would you say to Jose if you wanted him to stop?

• What would you say to Kevin or do for him to show your support for him?• Would you really say something to him?

• What could you say to the other kids at school who viewed the video and left cruel comments?• Would you really stand up to these other kids?

• How could you have involved a trusted adult?

• Why do people choose to be bystanders instead of upstanders?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A BYSTANDER TO CYBERBULLYING?

WHAT KINDS OF ONLINE BEHAVIORS COULD BE CONSIDERED CYBERBULLYING?

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS A BYSTANDER CAN DO TO BECOME AN UPSTANDER?

WITH A PARTNER, WRITE A PROPOSAL FOR AN ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM

CYBERBULLYINGCROSSING THE LINE

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS THAT YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TEASE EACH OTHER ONLINE FOR FUN?

WHAT ARE SIGNS THAT ONLINE TEASING HAS MOVED FROM BEING HARMLESS TO CROSSING THE LINE? HOW MIGHT IT FEEL?

WITHOUT QUESTION, REPORT IF

• You are being bombarded by messages repeatedly• Many kids get involved, making you feel as if you cannot get away• Any physical threats are made• People engage in hate speech• Verbal attack targeting someone because of race, gender, religion, or

sexual orientation

HARASSING

DECEIVING

FLAMING

HATE SPEECH

Give me examples of:

STACEY’S STORY

CROSSING THE LINE – STACEY’S STORY1. Why did the girls start to harass and threaten Stacey online in the first place?

2. When do you think the girls’ behavior “crossed the line”?

3. Stacey says, “People talk really big, when there’s, like, miles between you.” what do you think she means by this statement?

4. In what ways might the online context make the situation worse than if the bully had harassed Stacey offline?

5. Stacey’s mom says that Stacey should call the school and report the incidents. Stacey responds that it would “just make it worse.” Do you think this is true? Why or why not?

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CYBERBULLYING?

• Harassment, which feels virtually impossible to escape

• Deception, because it is dishonest to impersonate someone else, and it can damage their reputation

• Flaming, because of the extreme and cruel language

• Hate speech, which is discriminatory, and very damaging to someone’s reputation

CASE STUDY 1 – ATTACKED FROM ALL SIDES1. What forms of cyberbullying did the students use on Eric? What is your

evidence?

2. How do you think Eric feels? What elements of this situation make him feel this way?

3. Do you think Eric should tell his parents about cyberbullying?

4. What qualities do you think a “trusted adults” should have? Who are these people in your life? In what ways can a trusted adult actually e effective?

5. If Alexis was the bully, what could school personnel, such as the principal, do or say to Alexis to make her realize that her behavior is wrong?

6. Have you ever been part of, or heard of, a situation similar to this? If so, share the story with the group without using names or details.

CASE STUDY 2 – ELECTION SABOTAGE1. What forms of cyberbullying did Sara’s friends use on Tanya? What is your

evidence?

2. Do you think there is ever a good reason for impersonating someone else online or creating a profile about them?

3. Do you think Sara knew what her friends were doing? What is Sara’s responsibility in this?

4. What do you think the consequences should be for Sara and her friends if the school finds out?

5. If you found out what happened, would this be a reason not to vote for Sara?

6. Have you ever been part of, or heard of, a situation similar to this? If so, share the story with the group without using names or details.

KAREN KLINE

COMMERICAL – STOP BEING A BYSTANDER

INVISIBLE – HUNTER HAYES

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT – RACHAEL LYNN

AMANDA TODD