Cyberbullying

1. Constructive Criticism

2. Cyberbullying

3. Doxing

4. Exclusion

5. Gossip

6. Harrassment

Vocabulary

1. Differentiate what cyberbullying is and what it is not

2. Identify different forms of cyberbullying

3. Distinguish appropriate responses to cyberbullying

Objectives/Goals

Cyberbullying

Essential Questions: What is cyberbullying and how can I respond to it?

Word Cloud

What are some words that you think of when you hear the word 'cyberbully'?

What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying: the use of technology, like phones, computers, or social media, to hurt, tease, or embarrass another person over and over again.

​Cyberbullying can look like...

1. sending hurtful messages

2. spreading rumors

3. sharing embarrassing photos or videos

4. excluding someone from online groups or activities

5. Harassing people

​Cyberbullying can happen through...

1. text messages

2. emails

3. social media

4. edio chat

5. online games

6. digital communications

1. One-time Incidents are not cyberbullying

   1. Cyberbullying usually involves repeated behavior over time

2. It's okay to learn from mistakes

   1. Unintentionally hurting someone's feelings, apologizing, and learning from it.

1. It's okay to have your own opinions and viewpoints

2. It's okay to disagree with people.

3. It's okay to give constructive criticism

   1. Constructive Criticism is when someone gives you feedback or advice in a respectful and helpful manner

      1. It is meant to be respectful and helpful

      2. You do not have to agree with what is being said

4. It's okay to tease and joke with friends

   1. if it is not in a hurtful or embarrassing way. 

What Cyberbullying is NOT.

​Cyberbullying is NOT the same as disagreeing or arguing online.
Cyberbullying is NOT sharing different opinions or viewpoints.

What does cyberbullying Look Like?

Cyberbullying can include repeatedly posting mean or embarrassing messages, spreading rumors or gossip, or purposeful exclusion of others. 

• Gossip is talking about other people, especially their personal lives, when they are not around. 

• Exclusion is intentionally leaving someone out of online activities, groups, or conversations to make them feel lonely or left out 

• Harassment is when a person is continuously bothering or tormenting someone online, even after they ask the person to stop. 

•  Doxing is a form of harassment that involves the intentional sharing of someone’s personal information online. 

Categorize

Options (6)

when someone purposefully posts something harmful online, but says that it is a joke

when you tell someone that what they have posted online is hurtful, and they apologize but cont

when someone posts or shares embarrassing information about you

when a friend hurts your feelings and apologizes for it

when an adult gives you constructive criticism to help you improve

when someone tries to make a joke and it goes wrong and hurts someone's feelings

Read each statement below as the completion of the sentence "Cyberbullying is _____." Decide if it is a true or false statement about cyberbullying and drag the answer to the correct container.

True

False

Responding to Cyberbullying

1.  Safe2Say is an online website that is run by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. This website can be used to recognize and report cyberbullying. Protect yourself online by keeping personal information private and being cautious. 

2. Protect yourself online by keeping personal information private and being cautious. 

3. Be Kind

4. Be Respectful

5. Think Before You Post

6. Speak Up

7. Ask For Help

8. Tell an Adult

Open Ended

What is one example of cyberbullying?