Minds On
Bullying behaviour
In the following video, Marissa from Kids Help Phone will identify ways to avoid bullying behaviour.
As you explore, take note of the information shared to avoid bullying and to provide support to others who may be experiencing bullying.
Create a list of four of these strategies.
Record your list using a method of your choice.
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Would the advice that Marissa shared be different if the bullying happened during online communication?
Why or why not?
Action
Cyberbullying: compare and contrast

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices and can include sending, posting, or sharing negative and/or hurtful information about someone that causes embarrassment or even humiliation. Due to the permanent nature of items that are posted online, forms of cyberbullying can be considered criminal behaviour and can be retrieved by law enforcement.
There is a variety of ways that people communicate online. These methods of communication include:
- social media
- texting
- online gaming
- chat rooms or discussion forums
Consider the differences between online and offline communication (face-to-face) methods.
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of online communication and face-to-face communication?
Complete the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Forms of Communication in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use a method of your choice to record your ideas.
Advantages | Disadvantages | |
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Online communication | ||
Face-to-face communication |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Forms of Communication.
Press ‘Review’ to check your understanding.
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Online communication |
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Face-to-face communication |
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Agree or disagree?
Explore the following statements about online and face-to-face communication.
Use the rating scale provided or use another method of your choice to identify your feelings about each statement.
Rating scale | ||||
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1 = Strongly disagree |
2 = Disagree |
3 = Neutral |
4 = Agree |
5 = Strongly agree |
Press the following tabs to access each statement.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Which of the statements do you connect with the most?
Record your thoughts and ideas using a method of your choice.
Staying safe when using technology
There are ways to stay safe and take care of your physical and mental health when it comes to digital media and engaging in online communication.
Press the following tabs to access the different ways.
Learning check!
Use the information about staying safe to answer the following questions.
Select the correct answer, then press “Check Answer” to see how you did.
Consolidation
Creating safer online communities

What can we do to protect ourselves from possible threats of cyberbullying?
From the following list, select the actions or ideas that you feel are real solutions to deter cyberbullying.
Check the boxes that may apply to any action or idea you feel is a solution.
Actions and Ideas as Real Solutions
Cyberbullying
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
- What are two pieces of information that you feel are important for those engaging in online communication to know? Why?
- Why is it important to understand the disadvantages of online communication?
- What was one piece of new learning for you that you would like to share with others? Why?
Record your thoughts using a method of your choice.
Reflection
As you read the following descriptions, select the one that best describes your current understanding of the learning in this activity. Press the corresponding button once you have made your choice.
I feel…
Now, expand on your ideas by recording your thoughts using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.
When you review your notes on this learning activity later, reflect on whether you would select a different description based on your further review of the material in this learning activity.