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Lesson Introduction to Cyberbullying - Avatars and Identity Overview With the layering of identity through the use of nicknames and avatars, as well as a sense of anonymity, it is easy for young people to sometimes forget that real people - with real feelings - are at the heart of online conversations. In this lesson, students are provided with opportunities to explore this concept and discuss the importance of using empathy and common sense when talking to others online. Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate:  understanding of how online communication differs from faceto- face conversation  awareness of how the distinct attributes of online communication may contribute to inappropriate or bullying behaviour  recognition of cyberbullying behaviour  understanding of the crucial role played by bystanders, including themselves, in fuelling or stopping bullying behaviour - online and offline  awareness of the impact of cyberbullying on targeted individuals  knowledge of appropriate action to take when cyberbullying occurs  awareness of rules for "good Netizenship"

It's important to realize that there are a variety of ways that students can experience cyberbullying. Here are 8 forms of Cyberbullying: * Flaming: Using inflammatory or vulgar words to provoke an online fight * Harassment: Continually sending vicious, mean, or disturbing e-mails to an individual * Denigration: Spreading rumors, lies or gossip to hurt a person's reputation * Impersonation: Posting offensive or aggressive messages under another person's name * Outing: Posting or sharing confidential or compromising information or images * Trickery: Fooling someone into sharing personal information which you then post online * Exclusion: Purposefully excluding someone from an online group * Cyberstalking: Ongoing harassment and denigration that causes a person considerable fear for his/her safety

Le Conseil fédéral s'est prononcé en faveur du postulat «Protection contre le cyberbullying» de la Conseillère nationale Barbara Schmid-Federer et reconnaît ainsi ouvertement sa volonté de s'attaquer concrètement au problème d'harcèlement sur Internet qui, désormais, touche aussi la Suisse. Extrait : "[...] le cyberbullying n'a pas encore fait l'objet d'un examen détaillé en Suisse. Par conséquent, le Conseil fédéral considère la demande d'élaboration d'un rapport sous cette forme comme justifiée."

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