CYBER BULLYING

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
It can be in Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices,Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet,Online forums , Emails,Online gaming communities,etc.

Negative effects of cyberbulyıng;
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Decreased academic performance
Feelings of isolation
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits
Lowered self-esteem
- Increased school absences
- Loss of interest in hobbies and other activities
- Using alcohol and drugs to cope
- Withdrawing from family and friends

WITH THIS COURSE;
You are able to;

- Explain cyberbullying conceptually
- Define cyberbullying
- Know the types of cyberbullying
- Be aware of cyberbullying behaviors arising from the negative use of information and communication technology tools
- Use the electronic communication tools it has for the purpose of correct communication.
- Be aware of the physical and psychological effects resulting from cyberbullying behaviors
- Define the causes of cyberbullying.
- Know the psychological effects that may occur on people who are exposed to bullying
- Know the signs of cyberbullying
- understand it better and learn strategies to prevent it
- Teach students about what cyberbullying behaviors are and why they’re wrong
Create tolerance in the classroom
- Incorporate the internet and social media into lesson plans
- Work closely with parents to make them understand understand cyberbullying
- Implement anti-cyberbullying policies in the classroom

COURSE PROGRAMME
1ST DAY
- Welcome/Icebreakers Actıvıtıes
- Definition of Cyber ​​Bullying
- The relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying
- Causes of cyberbullying
- Types of cyberbullying

2ND DAY
- Symptoms of Cyber ​​Bullying
- Symptoms that occur in the victims
- Risky behaviors
- Effects of Cyber ​​Bullying
- Psychological effects of cyberbullying
- Physical effects of cyberbullying

3RD DAY
- What Can Teens, Children and Parents Do to Combat Cyberbullying?
- Protection methods
- How to be a Good Digital Student?
- Cyber ​​Bullying Example (Animation)

4TH DAY
-Guidelines to create a safe classroom environment
- Activities to empower a safe classroom environment and develop social competences
- Schools bullying prevention programmes
- School policies to prevent and fight cyber bullying

5TH DAY
- Cultural and social perspectives and data on cyberbullying
- Building Empathy Confronting Bullies
- Taking The Power Away From Negative Collusion

6TH DAY
- Workshop Day/ Case Work
- Good Examples of preventing cyber bullying projects
- Some good practices

7TH DAY
- 20 Things To Do Instead Of Hurting Someone
- Evaluation of the course
- Certificate Ceremony
- Cultural Visits ( ıf you want, it can be nearby cities too)