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Olweus Class Meeting 05/21/14 Grades 6 and 7. Cyberbullying : Crossing the Line. Essential Question. “When does inappropriate online behavior cross the line to cyberbullying, and what can you do about it ?. A few questions about cyberbullying….
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Olweus Class Meeting 05/21/14 Grades 6 and 7 Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line
Essential Question • “When does inappropriate online behavior cross the line to cyberbullying, and what can you do about it?
A few questions about cyberbullying… • “What are some of the ways that you and your friends tease each other online for fun?” • “When does teasing “cross the line” and become harmful? What are some signs, and what does it feel like to be in that situation?”
Cyberbullying Vocabulary • Harassing(v.): bombarding someone with messages over digital media, or repeated contact when it is least expected. • Deceiving (v.): using fake names, posing as someone else, or creating a fake profile about someone else. • Flaming (v.): saying mean things, usually in ALL CAPS, and often in a public forum with the intention to humiliate. • Hate speech (n.): a verbal attach targeting someone because of their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
To Talk or Not to Talk… • WHY would someone not want to talk to other people about a cyberbullying situation? • What would the roadblocks be? Why? • No matter what “label” you put on a situation (ex./ we were only joking), if it makes you feel uncomfortable, upset, or hurt, you should talk to someone about it.
Video Time…. • Click the link below to watch “Stacey’s Story – When Rumors Escalate” (2:57 running time) • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/video/modal/2078106 • After video is over, please get into groups of 4 or 5 and discuss the Stacey’s Story video discussion questions.
Case Study # 1 – “Attacked from all Sides” • In your group, please read Case Study # 1 – “Attacked from all Sides” and answer the questions with the other members of your group. • Discuss your groups responses with the rest of the class.
Case Study # 2 – “Election Sabotage” • In your group, please read Case Study # 2 – “Election Sabotage” and answer the questions with the other members of your group. • Discuss your groups responses with the rest of the class.
Wrap it Up! • What does it feel like when a teasing situation “crosses the line” from harmless to harmful? • What are some different forms of cyberbullying? • What advice would you give to someone who feels cyberbullied?