Summary
Dealing with an online bully doesn’t have to ruin your day. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby take on cyberbullies, those not-so-lovable types who use cell phones, email, instant messaging, and the Web to make you feel terrible. You’ll learn about some of the different techniques online bullies use to get inside their victims’ heads. You’ll also find out what makes bullies tick, and how some of them may not even realize that they’re doing anything wrong. Finally, Tim will explain how to deal with these Internet pests, showing you different strategies for keeping your online experience pleasant and safe. It’s like a self-defense class for the world wide web!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Cyberbullying:
- What is one new thing you learned about cyberbullying?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining cyberbullying.
- Draw or give one example of your own.