1.1. Document cyberbullying behavior so that you can report it effectively. (stopbullying.gov)
1.2. Intervene immediately and make sure that everyone is safe. (stopbullying.gov)
1.3. If a child or student was bullyied online or in general it is always best to get them help such as a counselor or someone to talk to. (stopbullying.gov)
2. Lesson Ideas
2.1. "The Power of Words" is a cyberbullying lesson by Common Sense Education. It is about what you should do if someone is using mean or hurtful language on the internet. It is designed for third grade, but can be easily modified for any grade. It allows students to think about their own actions online and how to use appropriate language when interacting with others in digital forums. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/the-power-of-words
2.2. Beginning with a video on youtube, I would introduce my students to digital citizenship. Learning all about digital citizenship will take time and practice, but the best way to prevent and tackle cyberbullying issues is to teach kids about what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. I would begin this lesson by putting on the short video, then going through a slideshow of the 9 elements of digital citizenship, where I would pause and have students turn and talk or share outloud their personal experiences. Afterwards, I would group students up and give them a poster where they will demonstrate what it means to be a digital citizen highlighting five things they learned during the lesson. To wrap up the lesson after they worked on their posters, I would have the students come up with a set of rules for ourselves when we are online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EtF2C64Iyc
3. Definitions
3.1. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. (stopbullying.gov)
3.2. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. (kidshealth.org)
4. Consequences
4.1. Cyberbullying often violates the terms of service established by social media sites and internet service providers therefore you can get banned from sites and platforms. It is also often considered a crime and can be reported to law enforcement. (stopbullying.gov)
4.2. Victims of cyberbullying can experience significant social isolation and feel unsafe. It can lead to emotional and physical harm, loss of self-esteem, feelings of shame and anxiety, concentration and learning difficulties. (humanrights.gov)
5. Prevention
5.1. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or other adult, you must be aware of what your child/students are doing online. Pay attention to the sites they use and how many sites they are on. (stopbullying.gov)
5.2. Notice the warning signs of cyberbullying in your child. You can find a list of warning signs using this link: https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/tips-for-teachers
6. Cyberbullying facts. The video is from a Canadian news channel, but provides pertinent information about cyberbullying.
