Scenario: Cyberbullying Incident Scenario Description
● A student, Alex, posts a picture of their new project on a school-
related social media group. Another student, Sam, starts posting
negative comments about Alex's project, calling it "stupid" and "a
waste of time." Other students join in, and the comments escalate
to personal attacks on Alex’s appearance and abilities. Alex feels
hurt and embarrassed and doesn't know how to respond.
Guided Analysis Discussion Points Identify Ignored Digital Citizenship Elements
1. Digital Etiquette - Sam and the other students ignored the norms of respectful
and kind communication online.
2. Digital Rights and Responsibilities - The bullies ignored Alex's right to a safe and
respectful online environment.
3. Digital Security - The situation could escalate to a point where Alex's personal
information might be at risk if the bullying continues.
Analyze the Situation
1. How did Alex feel? Discuss the emotional impact of cyberbullying on Alex.
 2. Why did Sam and the other students behave this way? Explore the reasons
behind cyberbullying behavior.
3. What role did the bystanders play?
Discuss the impact of bystanders either joining in or staying silent. How Could the
Situation Have Been Handled Better?
 1. Digital Etiquette - Sam and the other students should have respected Alex's post
and provided constructive feedback if necessary.
 2. Digital Rights and Responsibilities- Students should recognize their responsibility
to create a positive online environment and report inappropriate behavior.
3. Intervention- The teacher should intervene early to stop the bullying and provide
support to Alex.
Discuss the Importance of Digital Etiquette and Security
 1. Digital Etiquette - Emphasize the importance of treating others with respect
online, just as one would in person. Discuss the long-term impact of negative online
behavior.
 2. Digital Security - Highlight the need to protect personal information and the
potential risks of sharing too much online.
Discuss how bullying can sometimes lead to more serious security issues