UK Lesson Plan
Online Disinhibition and Cyberbullying (UK)
How does online disinhibition sometimes lead to cyberbullying?
Age
16–17Time
45 mins.
Objectives:
Define "online disinhibition" and describe how it can be both positive and negative.
Explain how anonymity, lag time and lack of nonverbal cues all contribute to online disinhibition.
Analyse how online disinhibition can cause cyberbullying and brainstorm ways to counter it.
Vocabulary Show definitions
cyberbullying ·
online disinhibition effect
cyberbullying – using digital devices, sites and apps to intimidate, harm and upset someone
online disinhibition effect – when people behave differently online than they would in real life
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Key Standards Supported
Lesson Plan
45 mins.
Consider: Ganging Up Online
15 mins.Explore: What Is Online Disinhibition?
20 mins.Reflect: Countering Cyberbullying
10 mins.
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Lesson last updated: January 2021
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Lesson last updated: January 2021