What is Cyberbullying????

Definition

“Cyberbullying” is when children under the age of 18 torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, or target each other using a computer, cell phone, or other forms of technology.

Source: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

Examples• Using FaceBook, MySpace, Blogs, Instant

Messaging, or text messages to put others down, spread rumors, or make inappropriate comments to or about others.

“I hate you and everyone else hates you.”

“I heard Jimmy failed his Science test and now he has to go to

“dummy” classes.”

“You throw a baseball like my wimpy little sister.”

Effects

“Cyberbullying” effects students in many ways.

Low self-esteem Stress Depression Suicidal thoughts Sucide

Prevention

• Follow AUP rules within school.• Do unto others as you would have done to

you.• If the comments are questionable, don’t do it

at all. • If it’s not appropriate for an adult to read,

don’t write it.

Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQBurXQOeQ

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDBiqUWRtMo