Cyberbullying checkup

Which of the following is a correct definition of Cyberbullying?

• Cyberbullying is when you get one hateful comment on social media

• Cyberbullying is when a group of friends make fun of you at school

• Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly hurts others on purpose using technology devices

• Cyberbullying is when someone physically attacks you, for example, kicks or pushes you

Answer explanation

Correct!!

Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology devices to embarrass, intimidate, threaten, confuse or hurt someone's feelings more than once. It can happen at any time, or whenever the bully and the victim can use the internet.

List three examples of Cyberbullying.

You see a friend being kicked out from an online game because he made his team lose the game. After he leaves, the rest of the players begin saying mean things about him. Should you:

• Join in with saying hurtful things because everyone else is doing it

• Keep playing with them and pretend that nothing happened so they do not kick you out as well

• Respectfully tell them that what they are doing is not okay, and leave the game if they don't allow him to join the team again

Answer explanation

Correct!!

When you see or hear someone being cyberbullied, you should be an upstander and do something to stop the bullying. Never join in the bullying and defend the victim when it is safe to do so, even if they are not present.

Someone in your class sends a photo of a student falling while wearing a traditional cultural dress on Multicultural Day to the class group chat on Instagram. Many students begin sending laughing emojis and making racist comments about the dress. Should you:

• Tell an adult, for example, a teacher or parent, and talk to the victim to check on how they are dealing with the situation

• Share it as a public Instagram post so you can get many likes and comments

• Send a laughing emoji because its funny

Answer explanation

Correct!!

Never join this type of Cyberbullying by posting it, as this makes you a Cyberbully as well; likes and comments are not worth hurting someone's feelings. You should also not participate in the bullying by replying, liking, or commenting on the photo. Always be an upstander by telling a trusted adult and ensuring the victim knows that they are not alone and have your support!!

What behaviors show that someone may be being Cyberbullied?

• Never skip school and always do their homework on time

• Look happy and comfortable at school and other places

• Love using the internet and look joyful when using their phone, laptop, or Ipad

• Being sad, worried, and anxious around digital devices

Answer explanation

Correct!!

Not all cyberbullying victims show the same reactions; some may even act completely normal when surrounded by others to hide the situation. But the common responses include being sad, embarrassed, humiliated, insecure, anxious, not going to school, and being scared of digital devices.

Write down who can be a cyberbully, and who can be cyberbullied?

Why do people cyberbully?

• Revenge, they might be getting cyberbullied and take out their anger by cyberbullying someone else

• To seem cool and fit in with others

• To receive likes and comments on social media platforms

• All of the above

Your parents allowed you to post your dancing videos on Youtube because it doesn’t allow comments on videos with kids under 13. However, someone created a fake Tiktok account with your name and posted the videos with mean captions like "I am a bad dancer." Should you:

• Comment right away to defend yourself

• Don't tell anyone about it

• Report the account, collect evidence, tell your parents, and contact eSafety

Answer explanation

Correct!!

In similar situations, make sure you tell a trusted adult, like your parents or teachers. Screenshotting the account, videos and captions is very important to keep as evidence. These will be needed when reporting the issue to eSafety which is very advised if a fake account is created in your name. You should also report the account to the platform.

What is the diffrenece between a bystander and an upstander?

How do you not be a cyberbully?

• Think before posting, saying, and sending anything on the internet

• Do not be mean or hurt someone in any way just to get likes and attention on social media

• Apologise when you hurt someone accidentally or on purpose

• All of the above