The document discusses cyberbullying, defining it as the use of electronic technology to harass or intimidate individuals. It details various mediums and types of cyberbullying, provides statistics on its prevalence, and offers preventative actions and legal considerations. Notably, it emphasizes the challenges of cyberbullying and encourages individuals to think before posting online.

1. By Kate Wirsing
CYBERBULLYING
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2. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
 What is Cyberbullying?
 Examples
 Cyberbullying mediums
 Types of cyberbullying
 Facts/Statistics
 Prevention
 Laws
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http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying

4. CYBER BULLYING
 “Of, relating to,
or characteristic
of the culture of
computers,
information
technology,
and virtual
reality”
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber

5. BULLYING
CYBER
 When someone feels
 “Tormented”
 “Threatened”
 “Harassed”
 “Humiliated”
 “Embarrassed”
 “Targeted by another
person”
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http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html

6. CYBERBULLYING
 Using electronic technology to post mean or
harassing comments
(kid-josh 2012)
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7. CYBERBULLYING MEDIUMS
 Social Media – Facebook, MySpace
 Email
 Website comments
 Texting
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8. THE TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING
 Gossip
 Exclusion
 Impersonation
 Harassment
 Cyberstalking
 Flaming
 Outing & Trickery
 Cyberthreats (Gilkerson 2012)
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http://www.covenanteyes.com/2012/01/17/bullying-statistics-fast-facts-about-

9. EXAMPLES
Created by me at:
http://www.fakeiphonetext.com/GSbkR

10. EXAMPLES

11. EXAMPLES
Cyberbully Video Example

12. STATISTICS
 In 2000
6% of U.S. kids were being bullied
online
 In 2006
75-80% of young teens bullied
online
 Cyberbullying is on the rise Tech Learning
http://www.techlearning.com/article/44295

13. FACTS
 “Text bullying has become more common
than traditional bullying” www.BullyingStatistics.org
 Cyberbullying can be more difficult because
harassment can be sent all the time (to
phones or email)
 Kids aren‟t safe from cyberbullying at home
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/text-bullying.html

14. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE CYBERBULLIED
 Do not reply back to the bully
 “Tell someone”, like an adult
 “Use online blocking features”
 “Adjust security settings”
 “Threaten action”
 “Report them to a site, school, parents, or
law enforcement” Surf Net Kids
http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/safety/665/things-to-do-to-stop-a-cyber-bully/

15. LAWS
 "„Bullying‟ means any written, verbal, or
physical act, or any electronic
communication, that is intended or that a
reasonable person would know is likely to
harm 1 or more pupils either directly or
indirectly…” Cyberbulling Research Center
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http://cyberbullying.us/blog/bullying-law-summary-fact-sheet-updated.html

16. LAWS
Michigan has a state law that
prohibits bullying and electronic
bullying. Cyberbulling Research Center
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http://cyberbullying.us/blog/bullying-law-summary-fact-sheet-updated.html

17. BEFORE YOU POST OR SEND REMEMBER…
Think about whether you would want your
Family
Friends
Principal
or
Future employer
to see it.

18. SOURCES
Video Clips
CyberBullyingVideo1 (2011, Jan 18). Cyber Bullying Video. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvc2OZm8f8
patrizia578 (2008, Feb 2). Think before you post. Retrieved June 26, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
ibtRZGsSKs&feature=related
Digizen. (
Supermac18. (2011, April 4). Cyberbullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=D7uyScK3-CU&NR=1 .
Theidiotswithguns. (2011, May 21). Cyber-Bullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrqAKf-YgLc
Website Links
Aftab, P. (unknown). STOP Cyberbullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html .
Mirriam-Webster Incorporated. (2012). Dictionary. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber
Gilkerson, L. (2012, Jan 17). Bullying Statistics: Fast Facts about Cyberbullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.covenanteyes.com/2012/01/17/bullying-statistics-fast-facts-about-cyberbullying/
Meech, S. (2007, May 1). Cyberbullying Worse Than Traditional Bullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.techlearning.com/article/44295
Bullying Statistics. (2009). Text Bullying. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/text-bullying.html
Surfnetkids. (2012, Feb 1). Things to do to Stop a Cyberbully. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/safety/665/things-to-do-to-stop-a-cyber-bully/
Justin. (2012, Jan 13). Bullying Law Summary Fact Sheet. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from http://cyberbullying.us/blog/bullying-law-
summary-fact-sheet-updated.html
Audio Links
National Crime Prevention Council. (2012). In the kitchen with Megan. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.ncpc.org/newsroom/current-campaigns/cyberbullying/cyberbullying-radio-public-service-announcements
Photos
Wirsing, K. (2012, June 26). Cyberbully Example. Created June 26, 2012, from http://www.fakeiphonetext.com/GSbkR
kid-josh (2012, Jan 29). Cyberbullying, would you do it?. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48112820@N05/6784102187/
Microsoft Office (2012). Technology photos. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from Microsoft Clip Art.