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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"

Netizenship is a new term for a developing phenomenon in the world of information, - the meaningful use of ICT for access to knowledge, dialogue, cooperation and organization, - with effect on the "real world". The extension of participatory citizenship into netizenship in the virtual space of the internet has remarkable potentials, which will be explored, exercised and applied in the WFS environment

Beyond the Digital Divide Using the power of information technology to build a more diverse, inclusive and tolerant 21st century community

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