Basics
Explain what ONE SIDED means, and what the opposite is.
The second person is not contributing or doing anything back. Power imbalance
2 sided-both people are contributing-the power is equal
What are 5 words to describe how it feels to be bullied.
frustrated, upset, angry, sad, depressed, no confidence, scared
Name FIVE social media sites that cyberbullying can happen on
Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, House Party, Xbox, Facebook, KiK
These are three different adults I could report a possible bullying situation to.
Teacher
Parent
Counselor
Lunch Assistant
Principal
Bus Driver
Why does Ms. Comforti have to come talk to us about this topic?
It is the law that we are taught about these topics. It is important for us to know what bullying is and how we handle it in order to make sure our school is safe.
What is it not okay for a student to choose to do nothing about a situation that could be considered bullying?
The bully would think the behavior was okay, it wouldn't stop, could get worse.
Who is a person who watches something happening but doesn't do anything or doesn't know what to do.
A bystander
The idea that no one knows who you are isThis is how old I should be before I can legally have social media accounts.
Anonymous
This is the reason why I would choose to NOT stand up to a bully.
If I feel unsafe in any way
Explain the difference between tattling and telling.
Tattling-want to get someone in trouble
Telling-someone/a situation is not safe
THREE things that make conflict different from bullying are...
-conflict is two sided
-it can also be called an argument/disagreement
-can usually solve conflicts on your own
-they are not intentionally hurtful
-uncomfortable feelings are temporary
What is one way you can be a a negative bystander on social media?
forwarding something mean, 'liking' a mean post, sharing a mean post
The age I should be before I get any social media accounts is
13
These are a few ways I can prevent cyberbullying.
blocking someone, reporting someone, not using social media until I am old enough
This is essential to remember when talking about 'jokes'
it's only a joke when both people know it is a joke. You can not use 'it was a joke' as an excuse
These are three examples of bullying.
Hurting someone physically, damaging someone's belongings, excluding someone
or-verbal, physical, cyber, relational
This is when I should report a situation that I am pretty sure is bullying.
Immediately, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
When there is a reported case of cyberbullying, students can help adults to investigate the situation by gathering ___________.
evidence. (screenshots, recordings, etc)
I am not comfortable going up to a teacher at school to report something, so these are two other options I have if I want to report.
if i feel safe, i can stand up, I can write an email, leaving a note
This is what can make cyberbullying more harmful than bullying that happens at school.
It can happen at any time of the day...24/7-we always have access to social media and to our tablets, anonymous at first, so it seems easier
What is a DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC?
Something unique about a person...appearance, Gender, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, etc- something that bullying can be motivated by. it can be anything. hair color, disability, etc
What does it mean to have empathy and what does it have to do with being a bystander?
-feel for someone else-put yourself in someone else's shoes
-having empathy for the victim in a bullying situation helps a bystander make a positive choice-they feel that the person is hurting and want to change that.
This is why a bully might find it easier to cyberbully.
No one is watching them, no supervision, they can hide behind a screen. they think they are anonymous.
I don't want to stand up for someone who is being bullied, but I still want to do something about it, so what can I do?
support them, encourage them to report, go with them to report, be their friend, comfort them
What does it mean to do something assertively?
Having a confident, strong voice, body language, eye-contact, explain clearly how you feel and what needs to stop.