Online Bullying

              What is Online Bullying        Why do People Bully Online          What to do if Bullied Online  

              When you are online, your are looking to have a safe, fun experience whether your are doing schoolwork, playing games, or chatting with friends.

The internet can be a fun, but dangerous place.  Click the buttons above to learn how to make your online experience safe!

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What is Internet Bullying?

·         Making threats Online

·         Bullying with Words

·         Insulting others

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What can Internet Bullying Do?

·         It can make you feel bad

·         It can make you feel scared

·         It can take your online fun away

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Why Would People Want to Bully Others?

·         Bullies are insecure

·         Bullies want to feel superior

·         Bullies have been bullied themselves

·         Bullies are bored

·         Bullies think its funny

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What are Some Solutions?

·         Never reply to a bully

·         Block out the Bully

·         Sign off the computer

·         Save and Print the bully’s message or email

·         Notify a parent or adult

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Credits:

This web page was conceived and designed by students in the Service Learning Program of the L.I.U.-18 at Mackin School under the direction of Mr John Chabalko and Mr. Dave Smith, Service Learning Teachers.

Our thanks to The Y.O.D.A. Project I.S.P. Coordinators for the grant to fund this project!