The Web Trap Read-Aloud Kit uses the power of story to help young people understand cyberbullying from the inside rather than simply learning definitions or rules. Through carefully selected passages, listeners safely experience the thoughts, emotions, fears, mistakes, and growth of both the victim and the perpetrator.
Why This Approach Works
Cyberbullying is often difficult for young people to fully understand because much of the harm is emotional and invisible. Story allows learners to step into the shoes of others and experience:
The fear, confusion, isolation, and shame felt by Lee as he becomes the target of online cruelty.
The frustration, concern, and protective instincts of Beam and his friends as they try to help.
The pressure of group behaviour and how cruelty can become normalised when bystanders join in or remain silent.
The motivations, fears, and poor choices of Elvin, showing how someone who bullies may also be carrying unresolved hurt of their own.
The Goal is not simply to identify cyberbullying behaviour, but for learners to:
Develop empathy for those who are targeted.
Understand the emotional impact of online cruelty.
Recognise how anonymity can influence behaviour.
Understand why some victims stay silent.
Learn that support, courage, and accountability can interrupt bullying cycles.
See that while harm must be addressed, positive change and healing are possible.
Note: To help reduce printing costs and save colour ink, a link to a printer-friendly greyscale version will be included in the automated thank-you email sent after purchase.
10% discount on The Mauled Mage illustrated novella
For eBOOK use Code: 10eTMM
For paperback use Code: 10pTMM (+ free delivery in OZ, NZ, US, and UK)
The Web Trap Read-Aloud Kit uses the power of story to help young people understand cyberbullying from the inside rather than simply learning definitions or rules. Through carefully selected passages, listeners safely experience the thoughts, emotions, fears, mistakes, and growth of both the victim and the perpetrator.
Why This Approach Works
Cyberbullying is often difficult for young people to fully understand because much of the harm is emotional and invisible. Story allows learners to step into the shoes of others and experience:
The fear, confusion, isolation, and shame felt by Lee as he becomes the target of online cruelty.
The frustration, concern, and protective instincts of Beam and his friends as they try to help.
The pressure of group behaviour and how cruelty can become normalised when bystanders join in or remain silent.
The motivations, fears, and poor choices of Elvin, showing how someone who bullies may also be carrying unresolved hurt of their own.
The Goal is not simply to identify cyberbullying behaviour, but for learners to:
Develop empathy for those who are targeted.
Understand the emotional impact of online cruelty.
Recognise how anonymity can influence behaviour.
Understand why some victims stay silent.
Learn that support, courage, and accountability can interrupt bullying cycles.
See that while harm must be addressed, positive change and healing are possible.
Note: To help reduce printing costs and save colour ink, a link to a printer-friendly greyscale version will be included in the automated thank-you email sent after purchase.
10% discount on The Mauled Mage illustrated novella
For eBOOK use Code: 10eTMM
For paperback use Code: 10pTMM (+ free delivery in OZ, NZ, US, and UK)
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