Cyberbullying is the use of technology to repeatedly harass, humiliate, or threaten an individual or group. This can include, but is not limited to, actions such as sending threatening messages, posting embarrassing photos or videos, and spreading rumors online.
This course addresses the prevalent issue of cyberbullying, utilizing technology and social media to harm individuals through means such as threatening messages, embarrassing posts, or fake profiles. Insights into the wide-reaching and anonymous nature of cyberbullying will be discussed. Focus areas include understanding various cyberbullying forms, recognizing and preventing such acts, and implementing support systems.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying's nature, platforms it commonly occurs on, its impacts on individuals and communities, and effective strategies for prevention and intervention.
There are no prerequisites. This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding and combating cyberbullying.
The course is suitable for parents, educators, social workers, counselors, and anyone who works with children and young adults or who is interested in the welfare and safety of internet users.
Skills learned in this course can be applied to creating safer online environments in schools, workplaces, and homes by educating individuals, developing preventive strategies, and fostering support systems that discourage cyberbullying behaviors.
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Cyberbullying is the use of technology to repeatedly harass, humiliate, or threaten an individual or group. This can include, but is not limited to, actions such as sending threatening messages, posting embarrassing photos or videos, and spreading rumors online.
Cyberbullying has become a growing concern among parents, educators, and lawmakers as technology continues to advance and become more ingrained in our daily lives. One of the main concerns with cyberbullying is that it can happen at any time and anywhere, as long as the bully has access to a device connected to the internet.
Cyberbullying has disastrous consequences which are sometimes irreparable and it needs to be addressed. It is affecting everyone irrespective of age , gender and location. Cyber bullying is a serious issue as it is creating a lot of mental stress which results in anxiety , self–doubt and depression and thereby affecting the whole personality of a person.