CYBERBULLYING 101

Another word for online bullying is

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying is bullying using technology.

What does cyberbullying look like?

• Using social media platforms to send hurtful, threatening messages or comments.

• Posting photos or videos on to social media platforms with the intent to embarrass or harm someone.

• Threatening someone online with the intent to harm them.

• All of the above.

Top Social Media Platforms that cyberbullying occurs on.

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What type of technology does cyberbullying occur on?

• Refrigerators, Freezers, Microwaves and Ovens

• Laptops and computers with access to social media and online.

• Textbooks, paper, note books.

• Apple or Android products with access to social media and online.

What would you do if you witness someone getting cyber bullied?

• Sit back and watch the cyber bullying.

• Join in with the cyberbullying.

• Go to an adult or a teacher and let them know, so they can help the person.

• Not tell anyone, they will be fine.

Cyberbullying is not as bad as being bullied in real life, they aren’t getting physically hurt.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following messages would be classed as an example of cyberbullying?

• You looked beautiful in that dress today, that colour really suits you.

• Don’t tell Amanda about Ella’s party, I don’t like her.

• Your invited to a party for Ella @ 3pm.

• I don’t agree, I like when it rains.

What should you do if you are or feel you are being cyberbullied?

• Send mean messages back.

• Block the cyberbully.

• Don’t do anything, get over it.

• Speak to a trusted adult and seek help or advice.

When on online social platforms, we should always be

Will the cyberbully get away with what they have committed?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Can receive a maximum of 3 years’ in prison, or they will receive a fine up to $25, 000. 5 years for stalking or intimidating someone online and 10 years for sending threatening threats to kill or hurt somebody.