How should you respond to online hate speech? Students can come across all kinds of negative content online and on social media, whether it's rude, mean, or even hateful. But what should students do when they encounter hate speech online? Have students think through digital dilemmas and identify the best ways to respond. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Examine and respond to a piece of artwork about the power of technology. Analyze an online hate speech dilemma using the Feelings & Options steps. Identify specific actions to positively affect a situation involving hate speech.

A TEDx talk. Have you ever said or posted something and wished you could take it back? Cyberbullying is a big problem and one solution is to rethink

The Internet can be a wonderful place to learn, shop, play games, and talk to your friends. Unfortunately, there are also predators, identity thieves, and others online who may try to harm you. In order to be safe online, it's important for you and your kids to be aware of the dangers.
Many kids are confident that they know how to be safe online. However, there are a few reasons kids are often more at risk. They may not always think about the consequences of their actions, which can cause them to share too much information about themselves. Kids also are sometimes specifically targeted by cyberbullies or predators.
If you're a parent or guardian, you can help to keep your kids safe by talking to them about their Internet use, teaching them about online dangers, and learning everything you can about the Internet so you can make informed decisions.

How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs? When cyberbullying happens, everyone involved brings their own perspective to the situation. Help students learn about the importance of empathy, how to consider others' feelings, and how to be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Consider the different perspectives of those involved in a cyberbullying incident. Identify ways to be an upstander or ally to someone being bullied. Problem-solve potential challenges to responding to cyberbullying.

How can we act with empathy and positivity when we're online? We've all faced thorny situations where what we say or do could potentially harm or hurt someone. Being honest is important, but is there such a thing as being too honest? Sometimes, innocent -- but insensitive -- comments or actions can easily escalate to digital drama or even cyberbullying. Help students recognize and navigate these types of situations that happen online. Approximately 45 mins.

LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Use the Feelings & Options thinking routine to analyze and respond to a digital dilemma.