Cyberbullying Basics
This is any form of bullying that happens through digital devices like phones, tablets, or computers.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying can lead to this type of emotional effect on the person targeted.
What is sadness, anxiety, or depression?
You see a classmate being made fun of in a group chat. The first thing you should do is:
What is not join in and tell an adult?
A common place where cyberbullying happens among teens.
What is social media or texting?
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes; how would you feel if you were the target?
What is empathy?
Using someone else’s account to send mean messages or post embarrassing content is called this.
What is impersonation or hacking?
Consequences can include trouble with this, as it is often against school or local rules.
What is the law or school discipline?
Someone posts a mean comment on a photo you like. A good response is:
What is ignore, block, or report?
Posting something embarrassing about someone online without permission is a form of:
What is online harassment or cyberbullying?
Why is it important to think before you post or send a message?
What is words and actions can hurt others?
Cyberbullying can happen to this type of person.
Anyone
This term describes the negative impact on the person doing the bullying, including guilt and damaged relationships.
What is social or emotional consequences?
Your friend sends a screenshot of a private message to others to embarrass someone. This is called:
What is sharing without permission or cyberbullying?
Online bullying can spread faster than in person because of:
What is technology or sharing?
A good way to prevent cyberbullying is to:
What is support friends, speak up, or tell an adult?
Posting something online that makes fun of someone repeatedly is a form of this
What is harassment?
If someone is cyberbullied, they might withdraw from this type of activity at school.
What is social or extracurricular activities?
You notice someone upset after messages online. You can help by:
What is listening, supporting, and encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult?
Sending repeated unwanted messages to someone is called:
What is spamming or harassment?
Sharing a time when you witnessed bullying and what you did is called:
What is reflection or personal experience sharing?
A key characteristic of cyberbullying is that it can happen at any ____.
What is time or anywhere?
Cyberbullying affects the entire ____ or community.
What is school, family, or peer group?
A person keeps sending mean messages after you ask them to stop. This is an example of:
What is persistent harassment?
Before posting online, always consider how it could affect:
What is others’ feelings or reputation?
After this activity, you should be able to identify cyberbullying, explain consequences, and:
Reflect on behavior and make better choices