Human Development: Individual Activity
"Cyberbullying and Internet Safety"
Lifeskill:
Overview:
Internet safety and more specifically "cyberbullying" has become an issue for many teens. This center will provide youth with resources to help them make safe and smart decisions while surfing the internet. Secondly it will help youth understand what cyberbullying is, what to do if they themselves are being bullied online and how to avoid falling into the trap of being a cyberbully. Teens will be presented with 10 multiple-choice questions at the station.
Objective:
At the completion of this unit youth will:
- Understand how to make safe and smart decisions while surfing the internet.
- Understand the consequences of cyberbullying.
- Understand what to do if they themselves are being bullied on-line.
Resources:
- Stop Cyberbullying – read as much as you can on this web site to learn about cyberbullying.
- Safe Teens – study the articles on the right side of the page under “Connect Safely”.
Scoring:
Ten multiple choice questions will be provided to each student. Each correct answer is worth 5 points with a potential total of 50 points.
Specialist:
Matt Devereaux
Associate Professor, Family & Consumer Sciences
119 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4501
Phone: 865-974-7193
Fax: 865-974-3234
E-mail: mdevereaux@utk.edu
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