Students will be able to recognise what online harassment and cyberbullying looks like and understand that it is not acceptable. Students will explore the impact of cyberbullying and online harassment on young people. They will be able to identify ways of responding effectively if they are affected by online harassment and cyberbullying.

– Aware

– Connected

– Responsible

– Resilient

– Respected

Social Personal and Health Education.
Junior Cycle Specification: Strand 2: Minding myself and others.

Anti-bullying
2.10 Describe appropriate responses to incidents of bullying
2.11 Appraise the roles of participants and bystanders in incidents of bullying.

Respectful Communication
2.8 Use the skills of actively listening and responding appropriately in a variety of contexts
2.9 Use good communication skills to respond to criticism and conflict.

– PowerPoint presentation with Connected video
(available at www.webwise.ie/connect-with-respect).

–  A set of pre-printed and cut out App matching cards (Appendix 4).

–  Copies of worksheets 1, 2 and 3.

Schools with access to digital devices (e.g. tablets, laptops, phones etc) can integrate these into the activities. These options are marked on the handbook.

Pair matching activity, quiz, video analysis, group work.

– It is advisable to read the guidelines and meet with the school before delivering this lesson (See p.5-8). Before leading any of the activities included in this resource, it is important that you have established clear ground rules with the class and that students see the SPHE class as an open and caring environment.

– Take the time to outline the supports available to students (both inside and outside of school), should they be affected by any of the issues discussed in the class and need to talk to someone.

– Highlight the fact that if there are any disclosures indicating abuse or underage sexual activity, you are obliged to report the incident.

–  Avoid discussing cases familiar to the students,focus discussions on the story presented inthe lessons.