2. Talent Show Video Texting Video
CyberBullying Video

3. What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is willful and repeated harm inflicted through
the use of computers, cell phones or other electronic devices.
Characteristics of Cyberbullying
1. Wilfull - the behaviour has to be deliberate, not
accidental
2. Repeated - bullying reflects a pattern of behaviour, not
just one isolated incident
3. Harm - the target must perceive that harm was
inflicted
4. Uses Technology - Computers, cellphones etc.

4. Synonyms for Cyberbullying
 electronic bullying
 e- bullying
 cyber harassment
 text bullying
 SMS bullying
 mobile bullying
 digital bullying
 internet bullying
 online social cruelty

5. How Cyberbullying Happens
1. Anonymity: bullies feel they can remain anonymous. This
makes them feel a sense of strength or bravery.
2. Disinhibition: people feel they do not need to be responsible
for their actions
3. Lack of Supervision: parents / teachers are often not able to
"police" technology
4. Viral Nature: harmful or humiliating content can be sent to a
large number of people in a short period of time
5. Limitless Victimization Risk: electronic devices allow
individuals to contact others at all times and almost all places

6. Where Cyberbullying Takes
Place
email
chat rooms
voting /rating websites
blogging sites, online gaming
instant messaging
cell phones

7. Creating Safe Passwords
1. Use passwords with at least seven characters
2. Use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers
and non alphabetic characters
3. Use first letters of an uncommon sentence, song, poem
etc.
4. Use word fragments not found in the dictionary
5. Use short words separated by characters (ie. Candy$tore)
6. Use “transliteration” (ie. license plate lingo)
7. Use phrases from songs or movies

8. Reasons For Cyberbullying
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9. What do I do if I witness
cyberbullying
• Document what they see and when
• Don't encourage the behaviour
• Don't forward hurtful messages
• Don't laugh at inappropriate jokes
• Don't condone the act just to fit in
• Don't silently allow it to continue
• Stand up for the victim
• Tell an adult you trust

10. What do I do if I am
Cyberbullied
• ignore minor teasing or name calling
• block messages from unknown people
• don't respond to the bully
• keep a log/journal of attacks
• keep all evidence of bullying
• talk to an adult you trust

11. Consolidation & Review
Read and discuss the
scenarios you were
given. Pick 3 to answer
the questions. Be
prepared to share your
answer with the group.