Cyber+Bullying

=Cyber Bullying= Lori Elliott - Presenter (this topic is part of Digital Citizenship that warranted its own page!) lorislatestlinks.com

What is Cyber Bullying?

 * Spreading rumors and gossip
 * Posting pictures of others without their consent
 * Using another person's password to hack account (impersonating the user)
 * Harassment or threatening words

What are the signs?

 * Stops using computer or cell phone
 * Appears nervous when reading email/texts/checking Facebook, etc.
 * Uneasy about school friends
 * Withdraw from family and friends

Steps to Dealing with Cyber Bullying

 * Tell students not to respond to the person. Do not even defend yourself or say something mean back. **SAVE** the message!
 * Block the person.
 * Set up new account and delete the old
 * Report the incident to Internet Provider, Authorities, or School Leaders

What do students need to know?

 * Don't share passwords.
 * Only post what you want to go on the front page of a newspaper.
 * Taking without asking is STEALING!