Understanding Cyberbullying Worksheet

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📱 Part 1: What is Cyberbullying?

Definition: Cyberbullying is when someone uses digital technology (like phones, computers, or social media) to deliberately hurt, embarrass, or threaten another person repeatedly. It can happen through texts, emails, social media posts, online gaming, or messaging apps.

1. How is cyberbullying different from face-to-face bullying? Choose the best answer.

It can happen 24/7 and reach a wider audience

It's not as serious as face-to-face bullying

It only happens to teenagers

It's easier to ignore

2. Which of these are examples of cyberbullying? Tick all that apply.

Sending mean messages repeatedly

Sharing embarrassing photos without permission

Accidentally sending the wrong message

Excluding someone from online groups on purpose

Spreading rumours online

📖 Part 2: Scenario Analysis

Read this scenario:

Aroha is in Year 8 and loves playing online games. Recently, a group of students from her school have been sending her nasty messages through the game chat and social media. They call her names, make fun of her appearance, and tell other players not to team up with her. Aroha used to enjoy gaming, but now she feels anxious every time she goes online. She's started avoiding her friends and her grades are dropping because she can't concentrate in class.

3. What signs show that Aroha is being cyberbullied?

4. How is cyberbullying affecting Aroha's wellbeing? List at least three effects.

5. What could Aroha do to get help? Write two strategies.

Strategy 1: ________________________________

Strategy 2: ________________________________