Teen Outside the Box (T.O.T.B.): online wellbeing and fight against cyberbullying
Teen Outside the Box (T.O.T.B.) is the newest initiative from SIC Malta, delivered in collaboration with Aġenzija Sedqa, through which the SIC visits all national schools targeting Year 8 students.
The programme addresses online safety themes including online wellbeing and cyberbullying, and sessions form part of the required programme hours, with students receiving a certificate upon completing the full programme.
What should I do if I discover that my child is being cyberbullied?
This page on the website of BeSmartOnline, part of the Maltese Safer Internet Centre, helps parents and caregivers to support their children if they discover that they are experiencing cyberbullying.
It explains how to recognise the signs, how to listen and be supportive, how to reach out to the national helpline or to seek professional help, and how to document and keep track of the cyberbullying incident.
Stay safe online (SID anthem)
SIC Malta is thrilled to present the winning entry of the Safer Internet Day 2023 songwriting competition – "Stay Safe Online" by talented students from Year 5.1 at Gozo College Dun Salve Vella Nadur Primary!
"Stay Safe Online" is more than a song; it's an anthem for Safer Internet Day 2023, created and sung by the brilliant minds of Lucas Azzopardi, Raquel Caruana, Mabel Emme Cauchi, Eliza Hili, Ganni Theuma, and Gabriella Vella.
Podcast episode: Cyberbullying
This podcast episode, produced by the Church Schools Children's Fund in Malta, hosts a SIC Malta team member and focuses on online safety and the impact of digital harassment on young people.
Behind the screen: respect, gaming, and cyberbullying
Lesson for middle school students on cyberbullying, online gaming and respecting other players. The presentation starts by emphasising that online life is still real life, and as such things that would not be okay if done face-to-face, probably are not okay even online.
It teaches the students to distinguish between jokes, conficts and cyberbullying, and explains what the Maltese law says about cyberbullying.
It then presents five scenarios to act out in class to reflect upon:
Cyberbullying session for young students (9-11-year-olds)
This presentation is targeted at students aged 9 to 11. It introduces the topic of cyberbullying and online kindless, and also touches upon the impact that social media can have on young people's mental health.
The presentation is meant as as interactive activity stimulating discussions and exchange between the teacher and the pupils, and asks questions such as "What do you do online?", "Would you share this?", "Can we always trust people online?", and lastly emphasises that young people are not alone and can always reach for help in various ways.
Otto the Robot: smartly on the internet
Original title: Robot Otto targalt internetis
“Robot Otto targalt internetis”, or "Otto the Robot: smartly on the internet" is an awareness resource for children aged 7-12. The interactive calendar contains 24 exciting topics and tasks related to the digital world. The topics are explained by Otto the Robot, and each topic has either an interactive activity or a puzzle.
Cyberbullying part I: Lesson plan for 5-7 grade students
Lesson plan for teachers and educators to discuss about online communication and how to deal with and to prevent cyberbylling with basic school 5-7 grades students (11 to 14 years old).
The resource includes easy to use methods and training materials for teachers to discuss with students about their experiencies in using digital devices and internet and to discuss about and to support developing good online communication culture. The resource includes also exercises for students.
Cyberbullying part II: Lesson plan for 5-7 grade students
Lesson plan for teachers to discuss with 5-7 grade students (11 to 14 years old) about online communication and how to deal with cyberbullying.
The resource includes easy to use methods and training materials for teachers to discuss with students about how to deal with cyberbyllying as well as to discuss about and to support developing good online communication culture. The resource includes also exercises for students.
Information for young people on cyberbullying
School bullying is marked by a number of traits: it is malicious and persistent and involves unequal positions of power (for example, a group bullying a single victim).
These recommendations for young people include:
