Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include:
spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone on social media;
sending hurtful, abusive or threatening messages, images or videos via messaging platforms;
impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf or through fake accounts.
Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse.
If you are worried about your safety or something that has happened to you online, you can seek help by calling your national helpline. If your country does not have a helpline, please urgently speak to an adult you trust or seek professional support from trained and experienced carers.
To learn more:
https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyberbullying
Cyberbullying activities:
1. Brainstorming
What is cyberbullying?
Share the link with your students and tell them to type their answers on a sticky:
https://ideaboardz.com/for/Health%20Boosters/5198001
2. Watching
Share the video with your students and tell them to do the exercises on the worksheet:
Video
Worksheet
3. Discussion:
How do you stay safe online? What would you do if you found yourself in a similar situation to Joe?
Tell your students to write their answers on the Forum: