My students are learning about how to be kind on the internet. Students are learning through the use of the Google/ Highlights Be Internet Awesome Collaboration and focusing on the Be Internet Kind section. Key terms are empathy and cyberbullying.

Understanding Digital Empathy (00:00 - 00:45)

• Discussion on the concept of empathy and recognizing that real people with real feelings exist behind every screen and username.

Identifying and Handling Cyberbullying (00:45 - 01:20)

• An explanation of cyberbullying as negative digital behavior and the importance of being an Upstander to support those who are being treated unkindly.

The Power of Words and Actions (01:20 - 01:45)

• Focus on the impact of messages and the importance of thinking before sending or liking content to ensure the internet remains a positive space.

Building a Kind Online Community (01:45 - 02:00)

• Final reflections on the collective responsibility to use supportive language and tools from the Be Internet Awesome curriculum to create a safe digital environment.