This is a concise presentation in support of positive messages for students regarding Internet safety, and specifically cyber-bullying.

1. Internet Safety
Robert Schuetz
Fall, 2013

2. Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?
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Cyberbullying is when a minor is tormented, threatened, harassed,
humiliated, embarrassed, or otherwise targeted by another minor using the
Internet, interactive & digital technologies, or mobile phones.
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Cyberbullying can occur one of two ways; direct attacks, or by proxy
(using others to bully the victim, either with or without their knowledge)
Why should you care about cyberbullying?
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Students have killed each other and committed suicide after having been
involved in a cyberbullying episode.
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37% of students report having been bullied online, while 24% of students
admit to bullying someone else online. (Cyberbullying Research.US)
“Cyberbullying Charges Weighed After Suicide…” - Washington Post 9/15/13

3. Cyberbullying
Why do students resort to cyberbullying?
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Cyberbullies can be motivated by anger, frustration, & revenge.
Some kids cyberbully for attention, entertainment, or out of boredom.

4. Cyberbullying
What can I do about cyberbullying?
● Stop, block, & tell
1. Do nothing - take a few minutes to calm down
2. Block the cyberbully, or turn off the device
3. Report the offense to a trusted adult or support agency - call 911 if you feel
that you are in eminent danger.
School Support Team: One of your teachers, your administrator, your
guidance counselor, the school technology coordinator, the school police
consultant. **Any trusted adult

5. More about Internet Safety
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Know, understand, and frequently check social media privacy settings.
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Google yourself - check your digital tracks and make sure inappropriate, or
false information is not being posted about you online.
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Do not communicate with people that you haven't met "in real life".
Your digital footprints are permanent - think twice about what you share
online, in email, or in text messages.

6. Credits & Resources
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Schoology Group - "Internet Safety" (online resources, discussion board,
videos, games, and more)
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iSafe.org - Internet safety information for students, parents, and teachers.
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Illinois Attorney General - Lisa Madigan's web site for Internet Safety
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NetSmartz.org - Internet / Cyber safety information for schools and families
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Google Family Safety Center - information and videos for staying safe
online
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Common Sense Media - information and resources for educators, parents,
and students to make sound decisions about Internet and media use.