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Secondary 45 Note to teachers and students:
Alternative topics that link to this debate are covered in greater depth in the advanced lesson. Check it out to explore the following topics: How does anonymity affect human behaviour? Designing your own anonymous app What does the future hold?
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Feedback: “Do you consider Banksy’s recent stunt to be art?”
“Yes because Banksy’s art is creative in his own way, also his stunt was teaching the art directors that they are just selling art for money not enjoyment.” Outwood Academy Carlton “I think that he wanted to send a message to them about greed and money. I don’t think he wanted to create more art.” Outwood Academy Carlton *Full quote: “Banksy’s work has always been rooted in commentary and satirisation of a certain subject, whether that be Politics, Capitalism or in this case, Art. Understanding that Banksy relies on shock tactics and causing a spectacle to further his media presence and interest in his work, the shredding in Sotheby’s is in line with his style of work and thus it does not surprise me that the majority of your classes voted that it was Art and I would agree with them.” Cropped Up is an events company formed to give valuable space to early career artists and creatives to develop and showcase their work in a commercial environment. “Understanding that Banksy relies on shock tactics and causing a spectacle to further his media presence and interest in his work, the shredding in Sotheby’s is in line with his style of work and thus it does not surprise me that the majority of your classes voted that it was Art and I would agree with them.” Robert Seneschall, Founder & Director of Cropped Up* ©VotesForSchools2018
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In pairs, talk through the following questions (5 mins)
Starter In pairs, talk through the following questions (5 mins) 1. What apps do you recognise? 2. Do people your age use these apps? 3. What do you like/ dislike about these apps? Images: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- 13- 14- 15- ©VotesForSchools2018
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Do anonymous apps make bullying worse?
Images: 1- 2- This topic is sensitive. There are helpful links at the end of the lesson if you need more information or someone to talk to. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Learning objectives for today
To learn about anonymous apps. To decide whether the pros of anonymity outweigh the cons. Keywords Anonymous apps: Apps where your identity is not required to join or participate, meaning you can post or take part anonymously. Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is any form of bullying which takes place online or through smartphones and tablets e.g. on social networking sites, messaging apps, gaming sites and chat rooms such as Facebook, XBox Live, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. References: 1- ©VotesForSchools2018
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Issues to consider 1: Why are we talking about this?
2: What are anonymous apps for? 3: Are anonymous apps dangerous? 4: Is bullying a problem on all social media? 5: Could anonymous apps tackle bullying? Call to Action Vote! Images: 1- References: 1- ©VotesForSchools2018
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Why are we talking about this?
1 Why are we talking about this? Ask your teacher to tweet your views on bullying using these two hashtags. 1 #ChooseRespect This week is national Anti-Bullying Week, a time to talk about how we can put a stop to bullying. #AntiBullyingWeek 2 Cyberbullying is a key focus this year, as 1 in 5 teenagers experienced it in the last two months,1 and these young people are more likely to be depressed, anxious and lonely. 0:00- 1:41 Alternative video link: 1- Images: 1- 2- 3- References: 1- 3 Today, you will look at the pros and cons of anonymous apps and decide whether they can make bullying behaviour worse. Class Video (2 mins) Click to watch a short clip about the theme of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week. ©VotesForSchools2018
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What are anonymous apps for?
2 What are anonymous apps for? When anonymous social media apps like YikYak first showed up, they were a viral hit with young people. Class Task (3 mins) Click the image below to hear from the founders of YikYak. Why did they want their app to be anonymous? 0:00- 1:41 Alternative video link: 1- Images: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- References: 1- 2- YikYak was designed for university campuses. It allowed users to see and post anonymous messages within a 5-mile radius. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Even apps for children as young as 7 allow users to remain anonymous.
3 Are anonymous apps dangerous? Young people loved YikYak for being able to speak freely without judgement of their social status… Group work (6 mins) Do you think anonymity encourages people to become the worst version of themselves? Fill out the boxes on the next slide before you decide. but soon the app became controversial, as people started to use it as a platform to say hateful things. Images: 1- 2- 3- Yikyak no longer exists, but many other anonymous or ‘honesty’ apps have taken its place. Even apps for children as young as 7 allow users to remain anonymous. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Anonymous apps are bad because…
3 Anonymous apps are bad because… There are no consequences for nasty comments. ……………………………………. ……………………………… ………………………………….. ……………………………… ……………………………… Images: 1- People share fears and concerns they would otherwise not. ………………………………….. Anonymous apps are good because… ©VotesForSchools2018
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Is bullying a problem on all social media?
4 Is bullying a problem on all social media? Group Activity (8 mins) Get into groups of three to decide from your experiences, which apps are more prone to bullying behaviours. Use the table on the next slide to rate each app out of 5 using the scale. Then, calculate your class’ average scores and discuss: Is bullying a natural part of social media? Which apps are the worst for bullying and why? Is bullying more likely on anonymous apps? Images: 1- 2- Challenge: Add your own apps to the list for review. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Is bullying a problem on all social media?
4 Is bullying a problem on all social media? App Is it anonymous? Likelihood of seeing / being a victim of bullying Snapchat No YikYak Yes Instagram ASKfm …..….. 5 4 3 2 1 High chance (Rate out of 5 in groups then add up class total score) Likelihood of bullying Images: 1- 2- ASKfm lets users anonymously ask / answer questions within their social network. People do not have to use their real name or a photo. YikYak was designed for university campuses. It let users see and post anonymous messages within a 5-mile radius. Low chance ©VotesForSchools2018
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Class discussion (4 mins)
5 Could anonymous apps tackle bullying? Class discussion (4 mins) Do you know what any of these social media apps are doing to try to tackle cyberbullying? Click for answers. There is an ongoing debate as to whether social media companies are responsible for tackling cyberbullying. What’s your view? Snapchat allows1 you to report stories, accounts and anything in ‘Discover’. This report sends a message directly to them. YouTube has a reporting tool and a human moderation team2. You can also delete or block comments. Images: 1- 2- 3 - References: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Instagram are using Artificial Intelligence to proactively detect bullying in photos5 and their captions. They have a team of humans who review before taking action. Facebook now allows you to report bullying on someone else’s behalf3 and delete multiple offensive comments at once. They are testing blocking entire words from posts4. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Could anonymous apps tackle bullying?
4 Could anonymous apps tackle bullying? Class Task (5 mins) Click on either STOPit or Tootoot to watch a video and learn about the app. Do you think these apps would work to tackle bullying in your school? Is it necessary for these apps to be anonymous? There are several anonymous apps that have been designed specifically to tackle bullying, whether that’s in school or the workplace. 0:00- 1:24 0:00- 1:38 Tootoot Alternative video link: 1- STOPit: 2-Tootoot: (Teacher’s note: Start at 2:16, end at 3:40). Images: 1- 2- 3- STOPit Say Something ©VotesForSchools2018
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Individual Activity (10 mins)
5 Could anonymous apps tackle bullying? Instagram has taken a different approach to tackling bullying by rolling out new features to try to make the internet a more positive place! Optional video Click to find out how! Individual Activity (10 mins) Design your own app or a feature for an app you know already that spreads positivity and does not allow bullies to thrive. Design the app’s icon, write a short description and explain one feature of the app that will help prevent bullying. 0:00- 0:29 What the app is for: ……………………………………..... A feature to prevent bullying is: ……………………………………….. App icon Name of app: ……………………….. Alternative video link: 1- Images: 1- 2- 3- ©VotesForSchools2018
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Join Stop, Speak, Support
Quick idea Call to Action Start a conversation Take your opinions about bullying online. Post what you want to see done about bullying, or any ideas you have using the hashtags. #ChooseRespect #AntiBullyingWeek Click me to learn more #StopSpeakSupport 0:00- 0:48 Join Stop, Speak, Support Become a model digital citizen and help make an impact to stop cyberbullying in your community by pledging to join the Stop, Speak, Support campaign (launched by Prince William!). Click here to learn more. Alternative video link: 1- Images: 1- References: 1- Big idea SCHOOL ©VotesForSchools2018
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Do anonymous apps make bullying worse? No
Anonymity can lead to honesty, which is a good thing. Not all people use anonymous apps to say nasty things. Anonymous apps can help young people express themselves or explore sensitive areas that they may not otherwise explore. Anonymous apps can even work to tackle bullying by encouraging people to report things under the protection of anonymity. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Do anonymous apps make bullying worse? Yes
Anonymous apps tend to encourage negative comments as there are no consequences for things said. Anonymity encourages people to say things they wouldn’t otherwise say on other social media apps where your identity is shown. Bullying can be much more intense when it is anonymous, as you don’t know who it is coming from. It’s harder to deal with. ©VotesForSchools2018
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Need more information or someone to talk to?
Students Teachers Remember, you can always talk to a trusted adult, like a teacher or a family member, if you are at all worried about anything. If you need to talk to someone about the concerns you have for a child, call the NSPCC helpline on They are open 24/7. Bullying.co.uk provides lots of advice for young people about different types of bullying: Common Sense Media promote safe technology and media for children, including film ratings, apps and books. Visit: If you’re concerned about your own cyber-safety or that of others, the NSPCC has plenty of advice and guidance: Visit NetAware’s page in conjunction with O2 and the NSPCC, which rates apps that are popular with young people. Useful for parents, teachers and students alike:
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