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What to do about cyberbullying

If someone bullies you online, do not reply. Save the evidence, block and report the person, then tell a trusted adult. You can help a friend who is being bullied in the same way.

Part of: ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6 — Digital Footprints — Module 33

Understanding What to do about cyberbullying in ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6

What it does: A screenshot saves the evidence. It shows the message even if the person deletes it later. You can help a friend by saving the evidence, reporting the bullying and telling a trusted adult. A screenshot is proof. If you delete it, a trusted adult or the app can't see what happened. Blocking stops them from messaging you. Reporting tells the app or site so they can take action. Remember: Don't reply. Save. Block. Report. Tell. The first step is to not reply. Answering back can keep the bullying going.

Common mistakes: Replying to a bully can make things worse. The line should be ' do not reply'. You need to keep the evidence so an adult can see what happened. The line should be ' save the evidence'.

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Learning
Duo
Someone sends you a mean message in a game chat. What should you do first?
Do not reply, and save the message as evidenceSend a mean message back to teach them a lesson
Matches
Reply: "Stop it or I'll get you back!"
↓
Replying or getting back at the bully can make things worse. Do not reply.
Applying
Meanings
Term
Don't reply. Save. Block. Report. Tell.
Meaning
If someone bullies you online, do not reply. Save the evidence, block and report the person, then tell a trusted adult. You can help a friend who is being bullied in the same way.
Practice
IF message is bullying THEN
Testing
Gaps
doNot()
Check Answer
Spots
1if message is mean:
2 reply to be mean back

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Quick Questions

1. Someone sends you a mean message in a game chat. What should you do first?
A. Do not reply, and save the message as evidence ✓
B. Send a mean message back to teach them a lesson
Replying can make bullying worse. Do not reply, save the evidence, then tell a trusted adult.
2. Which is the best way to keep evidence of a mean comment?
A. Delete it so nobody else sees it
B. Take a screenshot before it gets deleted ✓
A screenshot is proof. If you delete it, a trusted adult or the app can't see what happened.
3. A person keeps sending you nasty messages. Which step helps stop them contacting you?
A. Block the person and report them ✓
B. Keep chatting with them to see what they say next
Blocking stops them from messaging you. Reporting tells the app or site so they can take action.
4. After you save the evidence and block the person, who should you tell?
A. A trusted adult, like a parent, carer or teacher ✓
B. No one, because you should handle it alone
A trusted adult can help you stay safe and decide what to do next. You do not have to deal with it alone.
5. Your friend is being bullied in a group chat. What is a good way to help?
A. Ignore it because it is not happening to you
B. Be kind to your friend and help them tell a trusted adult ✓
You can help a friend by supporting them, helping them save evidence, block and report, and tell a trusted adult.

Match the Pairs

Don't reply → Do not answer the mean message, because replying can make the bullying worse
Block + Report → Stop the person from contacting you and tell the app or site about their behaviour
Keep proof of the bullying so an adult can see what happened → Screenshot the message
A friend is being bullied online, so you support them the same way → Save. Report. Tell an adult.
Reply: "Stop it or I'll get you back!" → Replying or getting back at the bully can make things worse. Do not reply.
Delete the mean message and tell nobody → Deleting the message throws away the evidence, and telling nobody means no adult can help.

Key Term

Don't reply. Save. Block. Report. Tell.
If someone bullies you online, do not reply. Save the evidence, block and report the person, then tell a trusted adult. You can help a friend who is being bullied in the same way.

Fill in the Blanks

1. doNot(reply) save(evidence) block(bully)
Hint: Type the action you should NOT do when someone is mean to you online.
2. evidence = screenshot(message) block(bully) report(bully)
Hint: Type the word for a picture of your screen that saves proof of the bullying.
3. block(bully) report(bully) tell(trustedAdult)
Hint: Type the function that stops the person from contacting you.
4. report(bully) tell(trustedAdult)
Hint: Type the variable for who you should always tell, such as a parent, carer or teacher.
5. beKindTo(friend) report(bully) tell(trustedAdult)
Hint: Type the function that tells the app or site about the bullying so they can act.

Spot the Error

Question 1
A if message is mean:
B reply to be mean back
C save the evidence
D tell a trusted adult
Line B — Replying to a bully can make things worse. The line should be ' do not reply'.
Question 2
A if someone bullies me:
B take a screenshot
C delete the evidence
D block and report
Line C — You need to keep the evidence so an adult can see what happened. The line should be ' save the evidence'.
Question 3
A if a friend is bullied:
B be kind to my friend
C keep it a secret
D do not join in
Line C — Helping a friend means encouraging them to tell a trusted adult, not keeping it secret. The line should be ' help them tell an adult'.
Question 4
A if I get a nasty comment:
B reply with a nasty comment
C screenshot it
D block the user
Line B — Do not reply to bullying, even to get back at someone. The line should be ' do not reply'.
Question 5
A if I am bullied online:
B do not reply
C save a screenshot
D keep it to myself
E block and report
Line D — You should tell a trusted adult, not keep it to yourself. The line should be ' tell a trusted adult'.

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