1. CYBERBULLYING

2. Celebrities Read Mean Tweets Celebrities Read Mean Tweets #4 Celebrities Read Mean Tweets #8 Mean Tweets - President Obama Edition Mean Tweets - CFP Edition Kids Read Mean Tweets

3. Celebrities vs Kids Reading Mean Tweets What were some differences between the two videos if any? What were some similarities between the two videos if any? Do you think it was ok to laugh while watching both videos? Why? Were any of the comments posted something positive? Were you laughing at the people reading mean tweets or with them? The Canadian Bill of Rights protects our Freedom of Speech. Does this give us the right to post whatever we want on twitter or other social networks? What were all of the twitter comments that people read an example of?

4. What is Cyberbullying? Sending mean or nasty messages or threats to a persons email account, cell phone or tablet Spreading rumors online or through text Posting hurtful or threatening messages on social networking sites or web pages Pretending to be someone else online to hurt another person Taking unflattering pictures of someone and spreading them through cell phones on the internet Sexting

5. Cyberbullying Statistics Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13- years-olds category on a scale of 35 countries At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada have reported being bullied recently Among adult Canadians, 38% of males and 30% of females reported having experienced occasional or frequent bullying during their school years 47% of Canadian parents report having a child victim of bullying Any participation in bullying increases risk of suicidal ideas in youth The rate of discrimination experienced among students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-identified, Two-Spirited, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) is three times higher than heterosexual youth Girls are more likely to be bullied on the Internet than boys 7% of adult Internet users in Canada, age 18 years and older, self-reported having been a victim of cyber- bullying at some point in their life The most common form of cyber-bullying involved receiving threatening or aggressive e-mails or instant messages, reported by 73% of victims 40% of Canadian workers experience bullying on a weekly basis

6. Cyberbullying is Against the Law All of the following can represent some form of cyber bullying. How can each of the following relate to a form of cyber bullying? Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. Assaults - including pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting or spitting. Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/bull-inti/index-eng.htm

7. Consequences of Cyberbullying On March 10th, 2015, a new law came into force (Bill C-13) that prohibits the non- consensual distribution of intimate images. This new law applies to everyone, not just people under 18. Maximum penalty of up to five years in prison http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/cbrbllng/prnts/lgl-cnsqncs-en.aspx(

8. Impacts of Cyberbullying Depression Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation Stress related health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) Low self esteem School absenteeism and academic problems Aggressive behaviours Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide What are all of the above related to? OUR MENTAL HEALTH http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/bull-inti/index-eng.htm

9. Cyberbullying Effects our Mental Health Emotional problems 34% of boys and 51% of girls Behavioural problems 47% of boys and 39% of girls Students reporting high levels of prosocial behaviour by bullying involvement, by gender (%) From a positive mental health perspective, young people who were not involved in bullying or victimization reported the highest levels of emotional well ‑ being of all groups across both genders Students reporting high levels of emotional problems by bullying involvement, by gender (%) http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca- dea/publications/hbsc-mental-mentale/bullying- intimidation-eng.php

10. Bell Let's Talk - Mental Health Awareness In 2015 Bell saw a record 122,150,772 million tweets, texts, calls and shares on Bell Let’s Talk Day. That means an additional $6,107,538.60 will be donated to mental health initiatives around Canada! Bell Lets Talk Commercial 2015 Bell Lets Talk - Howie Mandel Testimony Bell Lets Talk - Michael Landsberg Commercial

11. How can we support each other inside and outside the classroom to help promote positive mental health? Get enough rest Learn about good nutrition and practice it. Exercise to relieve stress and lift your mood Get a dose of sunlight every day Limit alcohol and avoid cigarettes and other drugs Do things that positively impact others Practice self-discipline Learn or discover new things Enjoy the beauty of nature or art Manage your stress levels Limit unhealthy mental habits like worrying Appeal to your senses Engage in meaningful, creative work Get a pet Make leisure time a priority Make time for contemplation and appreciation Get out from behind your TV or computer screen Spend time daily, face-to-face, with people you like Volunteer Be a joiner http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional- health/improving-emotional-health.htm

12. Avenues of Cyberbullying

13. What is Trolling? Making inflammatory, online, anonymous statements on the internet to provoke an argument False, abusive, and absurd There is no purpose whatsoever Not all trolls are bad! There are different levels What are some examples of Trolling? iPhone 6 Troll Prank Example of Trolling Levels of Trolling

14. Find the Troll Scenario #1 Anna: This is the latest photo of myself. I hope that you like it guys. Genny: You look so pretty my friend. Perhaps you can upload more of your photos here on your profile. Cage: You look like an idiot from your photo posing like a super model but in fact you are the opposite of being pretty which means that you are utterly ugly.

15. Find the Troll Scenario #2 Denver: Wow your video on YouTube was awesome. Mike: Thanks Denver, it was actually my first video and I'm hoping that it's not too awesome for you. John: I've seen your video and it's the worst among all of the videos posted here on YouTube (then suddenly logged-off).

16. Find the Troll Scenario #3 Jimmy: I absolutely love One Direction. I could listen to them all day they make me so happy Abby: I totally agree. Not only do they produce good music they are soooooooo hot too! (blushes) Rob: They suck, they sound like garbage. I also heard they smell like feet and are secretly women dressed up as boys!

18. What are some ways to protect yourself from Cyberbullying?

19. Are memes a form of cyberbullying?

21. Make your own MEME Checklist 1.Generate a Meme in groups 2.Theme is to create a POSITIVE message to empower students to stand up against cyberbullying 3.Apps you can use to generate Meme. Meme Generator by MemeCrunch Meme Generator by Meme Maker 4.Brainstorm ideas Which picture to use (needs to be appropriate, maybe from the school) What should the Meme say? 5.Rough draft okayed by teacher 6.Post it to your own Twitter feed 7.Mention @14DLT 8.#GECDSB, #Cyberbullying, #Anti- bullying, #Bullying, #Standup

22. #CYBERBULLYING NIP IT IN THE BUD

23. Questions? Comments? Exit Card (Cyberbullying Virus)

24. References Canadian Council on Learning – Bullying in Canada: How intimidation affects learning (PDF 164 KB) Canadian Council on Learning – Bullying in Canada: How intimidation affects learning (PDF 164 KB) Molcho M., Craig W., Due P., Pickett W., Harel-fisch Y., Overpeck, M., and HBSC Bullying Writing Group. Cross-national time trends in bullying behaviour 1994-2006: findings from Europe and North America. International Journal of Public Health. 2009, 54 (S2): 225-234 Kim Y.S., and leventhal B. Bullying and Suicide. A review. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008, 20 (2): 133-154 Bully Free Alberta – Homophobic Bullying Statistics Canada – Cyber-bullying and luring of children and youth Statistics Canada – Self-reported Internet victimization in Canada Lee R.T., and Brotheridge C.M. “When prey turns predatory: Workplace bullying as predictor of counteragression / bullying, coping, and well- being”. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. 2006, 00 (0): 1-26