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The Power of Words

The Power of Words. Cyber Bullying and Unkind Online Language. Objectives: Students will. Compare and contrast digital and face-to-face communication Empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful digital messages

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The Power of Words

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  1. The Power of Words Cyber Bullying and Unkind Online Language VUSD Grade 4

  2. Objectives: Students will • Compare and contrast digital and face-to-face communication • Empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful digital messages • Judge what it means to cross the line from harmless to harmful communication online • Generate solutions for dealing with cyber bullying

  3. Online Communication • How do you use digital media? • Cell phones • Texting, instant messaging • Skype or video chat • Online web sites • Social Media • Online gaming

  4. Online Communication Timed Pair Share • What are some advantages of online communication? • immediate • wide audience • What are some limitations or disadvantages of online communication? • body language, inflection • anonymous

  5. Words Can Hurt The experience of Rani and Aruna

  6. “In their shoes …” Talking Chips Timed Pair Share

  7. “In their shoes …” continued Talking Chips “A Matter of Ethics” Timed Pair Share

  8. “Is there a difference…?”

  9. Crossing the Line Did you finish your homework? You are really ugly. Over the Line - Harmful I like your new haircut. O. K. - Harmless I’m having a party and you are not invited. Why is it taking you so long to finish it? You are an idiot. You are such a freak. Are you going to the game?

  10. How to Handle a CyberBully In groups of 4 . . . • Brainstorm – what to do? • Write all ideas • Star top three • Whole class share

  11. What to do . . . • Cool down • Keep a copy of the communication • Ignore the bully; block the bully • Find help or tell a trusted adult

  12. Let’s Check . . . • Alicia receives a text message from her friend that says, “I am going skating with Brittany and Maria and you are not invited.” • How might Alicia feel? (Select all possible answers) a. hurt c. angry b. excited d. unpopular

  13. Let’s Check . . . • Miguel was playing an online game when he received this message: “You are a stupid player, quit the game dork!” • Miguel immediately quit the game and turned off his computer. • According to the researchers, what else could Miguel have done? • Kept a copy of the message, told his parent or other adult.

  14. Let’s Check . . . • Andres gave a report in class on the planet Saturn. Later that afternoon he received a text from a classmate that said, “Nice report, nerd!” • Andres wasn’t sure how to react. He is at a disadvantage in interpreting this message. Why? • No tone of voice, no facial expression, no body language

  15. Did We Meet Our Objectives? Did we Explore the similarities and differences between digital and face-to-face communication? Empathize with those who have received mean and hurtful digital messages? Judge what it means to cross the line from harmless to harmful communication online? Generate solutions for dealing with cyber bullying?

  16. Words are Powerful Use with Caution

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