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Addressing Hate Online: Countering Cyberhate with Counterspeech

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Cyberbullying is the focus of much discussion. Here's a lesson that offers suggestions for addressing cyberhate. After groups examine different examples of cyberhate, the class adds their suggestions to a list of ideas for how to counter hate speech. Pairs or triads then develop a response (video, blog, Twitter post, etc.) to a situation involving cyberhate.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage pupils to post their responses on the school blog as well as on media platforms
  • Conduct the lesson in October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month
Classroom Considerations
  • While the link to the article about Lizzie Velasquez does not work, there are several videos available online where she describes her experiences and her responses
  • A protocol must be in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion 
  • Participants require access to devices with internet
  • Prep includes making copies of multiple documents
Pros
  • The lesson encourages participants to get involved in countering cyberbullying
Cons
  • None