OVERVIEW
This module is dedicated to the topic of cyberbullying and how to effectively protect oneself against it. It covers three main topics that will guide you through the world of cyberbullying, explaining what cyberbullying consists of. These topics will be explored in detail, and illustrations will accompany the explanations. Following the main topics in this section, there will be two stories at the end that highlight instances of cyberbullying, along with the lessons learned from these stories.
The goal of this section is to acquaint the reader with the types of cyberbullying and the internet-related dangers, the impact of cyberbullying on human health and mental well-being, and how to successfully protect against or prevent such forms of cyberbullying. This section is divided as follows:
Unit 1: Cyberbullying and Its Types
Unit 2: The Impact of Cyberbullying
Unit 3: Prevention and Protection from Cyberbullying
KEY WORDS
- Cyberbullying
- Protection
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify different types of cyberbullying.
- Recognize the seriousness of the situation.
- Seek help if they have been a victim of cyberbullying.
- Understand how to protect themselves from aggressors or attackers.
- Know how to proactively prevent threats of cyberbullying.
- Understand the impact of these threats on their mental health, including the potential for depression, and more.
