Definitions
What is Cyberbullying?
Bullying that takes place over digital devices, such as cell phones or computers, and can occur through text messages, social media apps, gaming platforms, etc.
Are girls or boys more commonly subjected to cyberbullying?
Girls
Name one sign that someone may be being cyberbullied.
-Unexpectedly stops using their digital devices (i.e, cellphones)
-Appears uneasy or nervous when using their devices
-Appears uneasy about going to school
-Appears to be angry, depressed, or frustrated after texting, using social media, or gaming
-Becomes abnormally withdrawn from family or friends
-Avoids talking about what they are doing online
What is an example of Cyberbullying?
-Sending mean, hurtful text messages or DMs to someone
-Posting rumors on social media
-Sharing embarrassing pictures or videos online
-Sharing someone else's private information online
-Making threats against someone online
-Creating fake accounts and posting embarrassing information about someone on social media
What are some things you can do to stop cyberbullying from occurring?
-Treat everyone with respect
-Stop and think before you say or do something that could hurt someone
-Never open messages (i.e, texts) from people you don’t know, or from those you know often bully others. (Delete them without reading!)
-Raise awareness about cyberbullying by creating a club or an event teaching others about the harmful effects of it
What is a Bystander?
A person who witnesses bullying in action and does not do or say anything about the situation.
What percentage of teenagers have experienced some form of cyberbullying?
46%
Name one sign that someone may be cyberbullying someone else.
-Quickly switches out of apps/games or hides their screen when others are close by
-Gets unusually upset if they cannot use their device(s)
-Laughs excessively while using their device(s)
-Avoids talking about what they are doing online
-Multiple online accounts or an account that is not their own
-Appears overly concerned with popularity
If Johnny gets mad at his friend while playing a video game with him, is this cyberbullying?
No, this would not be considered cyberbullying.
What should you do if you see cyberbullying happening?
-Speak up and take action against it
-Screenshot or screen record the evidence
-Tell a trusted adult about the situation
What is an Upstander?
A person who speaks up or acts in support for someone who is getting bullied.
(?)% of teenagers have reported being cyberbullied repeatedly.
25%
True or False
School avoidance can be a sign of cyberbullying.
True
Students may avoid school to avoid physically interacting with their bully.
If Sarah posts an embarrassing photo or video of someone she knows on social media, is this cyberbullying?
Yes, this is cyberbullying.
You should ALWAYS ______ before you post!
PAUSE
What is Digital Evidence?
Concrete signs, information, or data that demonstrate behavior, such as screenshots, text messages, social media posts and comments, etc.
What percentage of teenagers have witnessed cyberbullying occur?
55%
True or False
Talking about suicide could be related to cyberbullying.
True
Students who experience cyberbullying may make passing statements about suicide or the meaninglessness of life.
If Robert makes threats against a classmate from school on social media, is this cyberbullying?
Yes, this is cyberbullying.
PROTECT
What is a Digital Footprint?
Evidence of a person's use of the Internet.
(?)% of teenagers have witnessed cyberbullying occur and did nothing about it.
95%
True or False
Students who experience cyberbullying may become secretive about their online use/activities.
True
Oftentimes, students who are victims of cyberbullying will become secretive about their online usage, especially when it comes to online activities.
If Alice sees a mean comment on her friend's post on Instagram, is this cyberbullying?
No, this is not cyberbullying. By her reporting the mean comment that she saw, she is using a cyberbullying prevention strategy!
If someone you know is being cyberbullied, who should you talk to about what's going on?
A trusted adult, such as a parent/guardian, teacher, school counselor, school staff, etc.