CyberBullying

= Cyberbullying = Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when anyone uses the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass someone else. Cyberbullying is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. Whether you know someone who has been cyberbullied or have even cyberbullied yourself, there are steps that you and your friends can take to stop cyberbullying and stay cyber-safe. The [|National Crime Prevention Council] offers tips and services for kids, teens, and parents to help them stay informed and safe. For more information, check out the links to these sites that are also available on the NCPC page:
 * [|www.ncpc.org] provides information about stopping cyberbullying before it starts.
 * [|Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts (PDF)] provides useful information for parents.
 * [|www.stopcyberbullying.org] has a fun quiz to rate your online behavior, information about why some people cyberbully, and how to stop yourself from cyberbullying.
 * [|www.wiredsafety.com] provides information about what to do if you are cyberbullied.
 * [|www.stopbullyingnow.com] has information about what you can do to stop bullying.

**Talent Show - Delete Cyberbullying **
media type="custom" key="940225" Video from NCPC 1. Can you imagine this happening at your school? Why or why not? 2. Is giving a speech in front of the whole school similar to posting something online? Why or why not? 3. The girl giving the speech looks like a nice girl. What about her speech makes her not so nice? If it isn't nice in person, is it nice online?
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 An audio message from NCPC. http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying - "In the Kitchen with Megan" (right hand side of page). 1. In the audio clip, it seems as if Jessica enters into Megan's kitchen, when actually she is sending a message online. Why do you think the makers of this Public Service Announcement (PSA) chose to make it seem this way? 2. Jessica speaks negatively about Megan's personal appearance. Why do you think she does this? 3. What do you think is the real reason that Jessica is so negative? 4. When Jessica enters the "kitchen" you can hear others in the room. Why do you think this is? Do you think Jessica only sent the email to Megan or that she shared it with other people? 5. What should Megan do once she receives this online message?
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 media type="custom" key="951585" http://www.schooltube.com/fullsize.aspx#STITwoThirdsTop 1. How do you think that girl reading the email must feel? 2. What are some of the consequences that could happen from getting an email like that? 3. Once something is posted online, is there any any way to take it back? 4. What should the girl who got the email do about it?
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 1.Take the [|cyberbully quiz] from Wired Kids, Inc. Are you a cyberbully?

2. Make a PSA (public service announcement) against cyberbullies. See this information link from [|wiredsafety.org], [|Making a PSA], to help you make a good presentation.