Insults in cyberspace (Irma’s story) STORY DESCRIPTION
PUPILS AGE SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS
NON-FORMAL GROUP ACTIVITIES
Irma: Someone anonymous is constantly writing to me and the most unpleasant thing for me is that those messages are very mocking, e.g. "So what are you doing, you fat pig?"
12 YEARS 1. Do not give anyone your email address, phone number, or address. Bullying can take place not only at school - it also takes place outside the school, also in cyberspace. For example, unpleasant, offensive messages, threats, or demands can be sent by mobile phones. Share your personal information only with good friends, it will protect you from such inconveniences. 2. Do not respond to any attempts to contact (messages, calls, emails) that are intended to interfere or require attention. The answer, the focus, encourages continued bullying. 3. Do not delete messages. If you find that the messages are intended to be mocked, intimidated, assaulted, save them and provide evidence later. Messages do not need to be read. 4. Block the sender. You can block the phone number from which you receive incoming messages or calls. Websites, such as social networks, can also block someone who offends you by changing their privacy settings. 5. Report abuse to people or organizations that can help. You can contact the website administrator or the hotline (www.draugiskasinternetas.lt). If you would like to receive a response from the hotline staff, please provide your contact information. If you experience cyberbullying, you can also contact the police on the general number 112 or e-mail. email info@policija.lt. 6. Avoid cyberspace places where you could meet offenders. For example, if you are being harassed while playing an online game, try to find another place or way to play that game. 7. Talk to people you trust. Talking to parents, friends, teachers and other people is a great way to start solving a problem. 1. Compliment to yourself. The teacher gave a task for pupils: say three compliments to yourself. This activity will train pupils to respect and love themselves, increase their self-confidence. After teacher can discuss with pupils: Does it was difficult? Why? How do you feel after you said compliment to yourself?
