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Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety

Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety. What is Bullying?. Intentionally causing harm to others Verbal harassment Physical assault Exclusion from a group Spreading rumors. Types of Bullies. Bully The main instigator of the bullying action Accomplice Someone who supports a bully

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Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety

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  1. Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety

  2. What is Bullying? • Intentionally causing harm to others • Verbal harassment • Physical assault • Exclusion from a group • Spreading rumors

  3. Types of Bullies • Bully • The main instigator of the bullying action • Accomplice • Someone who supports a bully • Bystander • Someone who observes bullying

  4. Cyber-bullying • Cyber-bullying is bullying using technology • Prank calling • Sending nasty text messages • Posting embarrassing pictures • Posting on hate sites • Forwarding offensive emails Talent Show – an Anti Cyber-Bullying Commercial

  5. Bullying vs. Cyber-bullying • The bully says something nasty and it's only heard when he or she says it • Cyber-bullying may be accessed forever. • The bully is known to the target • The cyber-bully can stay anonymous • Bullying is face to face • The cyber-bully is never in the presence of target

  6. Bullying vs. Cyber-bullying • Bullying happens during certain hours of the day • Cyber-bullying can be 24 hours/7 days a week • The bully is usually physically stronger • Physical strength is not required for cyber-bullies

  7. Cyber-bullying across Devices and Services • Email • Sending threatening emails or intimidating someone • Social Networking Sites: • Posting hurtful comments on someone's profile • Chat / IM: • Saying nasty things in chat and instant messaging • Gaming: • Ganging up on another player or excluding them

  8. Cyber-bullyingacrossDevicesandServices • Mobile Phones: • Making prank calls, sending nasty texts and photo messages • Webcams: • Making people do things on webcams that upset or embarrass them • Forums and Message Boards • Ganging up on someone, excluding someone, making hurtful comments

  9. Effects of Cyber-bullying On the Target • Feeling embarrassed, scared, depressed • Feeling sorry for yourself, wanting to retaliate • May stay away from school to avoid bully On the Bully • Doesn’t learn to compromise or negotiate • Doesn’t learn how to work together On Bystanders and School • Creates a climate of fear and disrespect • Has a negative effect on learning

  10. What can you do? • Report any cyber-bullying • Never respond/retaliate • Block the cyber-bullies • Don’t post any personal information • Save and print any bullying messages • Make a note of the dates and times • Use strong passwords and keep them private

  11. Top Tips for Internet Safety • Don’t post stuff that is very personal • Don’t share your passwords • Don’t meet up with anyone you meet online • Respect other people’s views • Be careful when offered something for nothing • Never accept a gift that involves someone visiting your home. Have fun...but use the internet safely!

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