Digital chat scenario role play

Age groups:

13-14, 15-16, 17-19

Activity duration:

Medium-length activities (45 min - 1hr 30 mins. Approx 1 hr)

Skills worked on:

Social awareness, Relationship skills

Type of terrain:

Indoor space possibility, Urban or semi urban areas, Woods or similar natural/rural areas, Coastal or lake areas

Break the group into smaller teams of 3–4 people per team.

Assign each team a digital communication scenario to act out responsibly. Possible scenarios include:

Miscommunication: One person sends a message that could easily be misunderstood. The team acts out the scenario and discusses how it could have been communicated more clearly.
Exclusion: A group chat unintentionally leaves someone out. The team discusses how to resolve the issue and ensure inclusivity.
Support: One person is struggling, and another offers support via text. The team role-plays a positive and thoughtful conversation.
Cyberbullying: One person receives hurtful comments in a group chat. The team acts out how to address the situation and stand up against cyberbullying while maintaining respect.

After all teams perform, participants regroup, mixing members from different teams. They reflect on: