Teenagers (Ages 13 and Up)

The internet is a vibrant community where children learn, play, and connect with others from around the world. However, this vast digital landscape also presents challenges, such as cyberbullying, that can affect the well-being of young netizens.

Activity 1: "Kindness Online" Workshop

Objective: To raise awareness about cyberbullying, promote kindness online, and equip children with strategies to handle cyberbullying situations.

Materials Needed:

Kindness Online Guidebook: A resource that defines cyberbullying, highlights the importance of kindness, and outlines steps to take if one encounters or witnesses cyberbullying.

Scenario Cards: Real-life scenarios depicting various forms of cyberbullying.

Role-Play Instructions: Guidelines for role-playing exercises based on the scenario cards.

Discussion Questions: A set of questions designed to facilitate reflection and discussion after each role-play.

Activity Description:

Introduction: Begin with an interactive presentation that defines cyberbullying and emphasizes the importance of being kind to others online, using examples that resonate with children's experiences.

Scenario Role-Play: Divide children into small groups and assign them scenario cards. Each group performs a role-play based on their card, demonstrating negative and positive outcomes based on different responses to the situation.

Group Discussion: After each role-play, lead a discussion using the prepared questions to reflect on the emotions involved, the impact of cyberbullying, and how kindness could change the outcome.

Creating a Kindness Pledge: Conclude the workshop by collaboratively creating a "Kindness Pledge" that children sign, committing to being upstanders and spreading kindness online.

In our digital age, every click, post, and share contributes to the mark we leave online—our digital footprint. As young navigators of the internet, it's crucial for children to understand that their online activities paint a picture of who they are to the world.

Activity 2: "Digital Footprint Journey" Interactive Session

Objective: Educate children about digital footprints and the long-term implications of their online actions and posts.

Materials Needed:

Digital Footprint Map: A visual aid that illustrates the concept of a digital footprint and how information spreads online.

Impact Stories: Short narratives or case studies that show both positive and negative consequences of digital footprints.

My Digital Footprint Worksheet: A worksheet for children to reflect on their own online behaviours and how they might be perceived.

Future Thinking Guide: Questions and prompts to help children consider the future implications of their online actions.

Activity Description:

Interactive Presentation: Use the Digital Footprint Map to explain what digital footprints are, how they are created, and why they matter. Discuss how everything shared online can be seen by many, including future selves, colleagues, and employers.

Story Sharing: Share Impact Stories, highlighting how digital footprints have affected individuals' lives. Include positive examples (helping communities, showcasing talents) and cautionary tales (unintended sharing, regrettable posts).

Personal Reflection: Distribute the My Digital Footprint Worksheet. Encourage children to think about their digital footprint and how it reflects on them. Prompt them to consider what they want their digital footprint to say about them in the future.

Future Thinking Discussion: Use the Future Thinking Guide to stimulate a conversation about how their online actions today can impact their future. Discuss strategies for making positive contributions to their digital footprints.