Cyberbullying (2011): Complete Movie Guide, Discussion Q's, and Case Studies

Almost every student in our class is using social media on a daily basis. Cyberbullying is one of those problems that is rarely addressed at schools. I created this product to help my students learn about the causes and devastating effects of cyberbullying.

The movie follows a teenage girl named Taylor Hillridge, played by actress Emily Osment, who is excited to receive a new laptop for her birthday. She creates a profile on a social media site called "Cliquester" and quickly gains popularity among her classmates.However, things take a turn for the worse when Taylor becomes the target of cyberbullying. She receives hurtful messages and comments on her profile, and her classmates start to turn against her. Taylor's best friend, Samantha, helps her to try and identify the cyberbully, but they are unsuccessful. The situation escalates, and Taylor's mental health begins to suffer as a result of the constant harassment. Throughout the movie, we see the devastating effects of cyberbullying on Taylor's life, including her relationships with her family and friends. The movie aims to raise awareness about the dangers of cyberbullying and the importance of seeking help if you or someone you know is experiencing it. In the end, Taylor reaches out to a support group for victims of cyberbullying and begins to heal from the trauma she has experienced. The movie ends on a hopeful note, as Taylor starts to rebuild her life and realizes the importance of standing up against cyberbullying.

This product comes with 20 movie questions that go along with ABC Family's movie called "Cyberbullying." The movie can be found on Youtube and Netflix. This product also comes with four case studies of the effects of cyberbullying on teenagers. Lastly, this product includes four small group discussion questions.

Four older students, have them research a case study on cyberbullying. A simple Google search reveals - sadly - hundreds of teenagers for them to chose from.

Key words: Character education, Cyberbullying, Bullying

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