LESSON
Being an Upstander
How can you be an upstander to cyberbullying?
Online conflicts can quickly escalate into cyberbullying, with serious impacts both online and in-person. Through analyzing a realistic scenario and perspective-taking activities, students identify the different roles in cyberbullying situations and develop practical strategies to become effective upstanders rather than passive bystanders.
Objectives
- Understand what cyberbullying is
- Consider the different perspectives of people involved in a cyberbullying incident
- Identify strategies for being an upstander
Vocabulary
Cyberbullying ·
Upstander
Cyberbullying – using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone
Upstander – someone who takes positive action when they witness harmful behavior by supporting the person affected, speaking up against the harm, or reporting to a trusted adult
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Time
20 mins.
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