Computer Science
Grade 9
20 min
Cyberbullying: What It Is and How to Respond
Understand cyberbullying and learn how to respond if you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.
What you'll learn
- Identify three different examples of cyberbullying behavior.
- Explain in your own words what makes cyberbullying different from regular bullying.
- Apply the 'STOP, BLOCK, TELL' strategy to a given scenario involving cyberbullying.
- List two reasons why it is important to tell a trusted adult if you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define what constitutes cyberbullying and identify its common forms.
Analyze social media privacy settings and configure them to enhance personal security.
Explain the concept of a digital footprint and its long-term implications.
Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on a sample account.
Identify the characteristics of a phishing attempt used to compromise accounts for malicious purposes.
Apply a structured response plan (e.g., Document, Block, Report) when encountering cyberbullying.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital FootprintThe trail of data, including posts, photos, comments, and even 'likes', that you create and leave behind while using the internet.A potential employer searching your name and finding public photos you were tagged in from five years ago, comments you made on a blog, and your public social media profiles.
MetadataData that provides information about other data. In photos, this can include the camera model, date, time, and GPS coordinates (geotag).You post a picture of your new puppy at home. The photo's metadata, if not removed, could reveal your home address to anyone who downloads the image.
PhishingA fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy...
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The D-B-R Response Algorithm
IF (content is harmful) THEN { Document() -> Block() -> Report() }
A simple but powerful algorithm for responding to cyberbullying. First, Document the evidence (screenshots). Second, Block the user to stop further contact. Third, Report the user and content to the platform and a trusted adult.
The Privacy Audit Loop
WHILE (account is active) DO { Review_Settings() -> Update_Permissions() -> Remove_Old_Data() -> Wait(90_days) }
A cyclical process for maintaining digital hygiene. Every few months, you should loop through your accounts to review your privacy settings, update app permissions, and remove old, unnecessary posts or data.
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Challenging
A cyberbully uses an old photo with embarrassing metadata (a specific location and time) to harass a student. This situation is a direct result of failing to properly manage which two concepts from the tutorial?
A.Phishing and Two-Factor Authentication
B.The D-B-R Algorithm and End-to-End Encryption
C.Digital Footprint and Metadata
D.The Strong Password Formula and Privacy Settings
Challenging
A student receives a message that says, 'I know where you go to school. Click this link to see the proof, or I'll post it everywhere.' This message combines a threat with a likely phishing attempt. Based on the tutorial, what is the optimal sequence of actions?
A.Click the link to verify the threat, then block and report the user.
B.Document the message, do not click the link, block the sender, report the user, and immediately tell a trusted adult.
C.Delete the message immediately to remove the threat, then run an antivirus scan.
D.Reply to the user asking for more information before reporting them.
Challenging
The tutorial presents the `D-B-R Response Algorithm` and warns against the pitfall of 'Deleting the Evidence.' How does the `Document()` step directly counteract this pitfall and support the `Report()` step?
A.Documenting the evidence automatically reports the user to the platform.
B.Documenting creates a permanent, personal record that can be used as evidence for the report, even if the bully or platform removes the original content.
C.Documenting sends an alert to the bully, warning them to stop.
D.Documenting encrypts the harmful content so no one else can see it.
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You'll be able to: Identify three different examples of cyberbullying behavior; Explain in your own words what makes cyberbullying different from regular bullying; Apply the 'STOP, BLOCK, TELL' strategy to a given scenario involving cyberbullying.
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