Cyber+Ethics

=**Activities about how to communicate online respectfully... social networking and cyber bullying** = Download this file and complete the quiz. This quiz is private and won't be shared with anyone. [|cyberbullying.numbers]

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Use wallwisher to record your thoughts for the questions below.

What makes this video effective? What is the main point? What is a social networking site? Why are they so popular? Why do you personally use them? Why do some people feel that it's okay to communicate differently online? Who is affected when someone says something hurtful to another online? (maybe it's more than those two people... ) How will this video effect the way you use social networking sites? Should you delete messages that are harmful or hurtful?
 * Discussion**

[] Use CyberSmart to explore tips for staying safe online. ==**Consider this advice** ==

 Strategies for young people to deal with cyberbullying

get bored and leave you alone. how, ask an adult to help you. Websites like Facebook and MySpace have links where you can report abuse. friends.
 * Tell someone – The most important step is for you to talk to someone you trust about what is happening. This may be a parent, friend, teacher or counsellor.
 * Don’t reply to bullying messages – This may make the situation worse. By replying, the bully gets what he or she wants. Often, if you don't reply, the bully will
 * Block the cyberbully – Depending on the way that the bully is communicating with you, it may be possible to block their messages or texts. If you are not sure
 * Report the problem – Your school has policies against cyberbullying and can take action to stop it. Your ISP or phone provider may also be able to help.
 * Keep the evidence – Keeping copies of texts, emails, online conversations or voicemails as evidence can be useful if it comes to tracking the bully down.
 * Change your contact details – Get a new user name for the internet, a new email account, a new mobile phone number and only give them out to your closest
 * Keep your username and passwords secret – Keep your personal information private so it doesn’t fall into the hands of someone who’ll misuse it.
 * If messages are threatening or serious, get in touch with the police – Cyberbullying, if it’s threatening, is illegal and the police may be able to take action.

Can you think of a way to create a product that gives a strong message about how to communicate with others on the Internet? (video, podcast, brochure, play, story....)
 * Create** (This shows personal understanding of the message)

Your product will include:
 * What you know about cyberbullying with examples (at least five)
 * What to do if you are being bullied online (at least five strategies)