Cyber-Bullying and internet use

What is it?

Bullying and Cyber-bullying

Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods, i.e. exclusion from a group or spreading rumours, etc.

Cyber-bullying is bullying using technology. This means things like prank calling, sending nasty text messages and posting on hate sites as well as forwarding horrible emails.

Have YOU had to put up with this in the past? How can YOU make sure you are not affected by it in the future?

Consequences for your future employment……….watch this short film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0nV3JaIeNQ

This is her justification………….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDl-T_M818Y

• Paris made comments that were racist and inappropriate comments on twitter

• YOUR THOUGHTS??• YOUR FUTURE JOB???

Increasingly, all major companies and any job in a socially responsible arena are completing on line checks on future employees. ‘I won’t agree to this’ might be your thoughts. Hmmm, you can forget about even being interviewed then! DO NOT create on line actions and thoughts that may come back to haunt you!!! You may say, ‘I deleted them, no worries’

Start worrying!!!!!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ4JZ6bRoFI

EmailSending threatening emails or intimidating someone

Social Networking SitesPosting hurtful comments on someone's profile

Chat / IMSaying nasty things in chat and instant messaging

GamingGanging up on another player or excluding them

Mobile PhonesMaking prank calls, nasty texts and photo messages

Webcams Making people do things on webcams that upset them

Forums and Message BoardsGanging up on someone, excluding someone,

making hurtful comments

• Swearing on Whatsapp 'will result in £40,000 fine and deportation, UAE rules‘

• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-33152898

Cyber-bullying, how does it make you feel?

Embarrassed, Scared, Tearful, Sad, Anxious Frustrated, StressedWant to retaliate IntimidatedFeeling sorry for yourself Feel like you can’t tell anyoneAngry, Unhappy, Worthless, Confused

Have you ever been involved in a situation like this or know of others who have?

“We were only having a laugh”.

What can you do?

• Report any cyber-bullying, even if it’s not happening to you, tell someone you trust

• Never respond/retaliate as it could make matters worse. Block the cyber-bullies from contacting you

• Save and print any bullying messages, posts, pictures or videos that you receive

• Make a note of the dates and times they are receivedKeep your passwords private

• Don’t post any personal information or pictures online

Have fun...but use the internet safely!

Don’t post stuff that is very personal – keep information general

Think carefully about posting pictures online – once it’s there, anyone can see it or use it!

Don’t share your passwords – keep your personal information private!

It’s not a good idea to meet up with anyone you meet online – you don’t really know who they are!

Top Tips

Top Tips

Try to think carefully before you write things online – people can get the wrong end of the

stick!

Respect other people’s views – just because you don’t agree with them, it doesn’t mean

you have to be rude or abusive!http://www.beatbullying.org/

http://cybermentors.org.uk/

These websites are for YOU to use if you need help or advice

• With a partner. Write down ways you can prevent Cyberbullying

• Create a poster on cyberbullying!

What have you learned today?

You have 60 seconds to think about the things you have learned today then class discussion of key points: Thoughts for yourself …………..

Has today’s lesson made you think about your behaviour and that of others around you?

If you have been unpleasant to someone in the past? Will you think twice now you know the effect it can have ?

What are the positives to come from this lesson for you?