Is It Cyberbullying?
From Common Sense Education: Digital Citizenship · 2018
2 min5thTechnologySocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Not every online conflict is cyberbullying, but it's important to know the difference. This video (1:44) helps fifth graders recognize cyberbullying and learn what to do about it.
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All agesEmotional themes
Defines cyberbullying directly and discusses how it feels — preview before showing to a class with a recent incident.
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Discussion
“Is It Cyberbullying?” helps children recognize cyberbullying and know what to do about it.
- What makes something cyberbullying instead of a one-time disagreement?
- What are the steps you can take if you think you're being cyberbullied?
- Who could you go to for help if cyberbullying was happening to you or a friend?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: cyberbullying, conflict, repeated, help.
Try it: Write down two trusted people you could tell if you or a friend experienced cyberbullying.