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Aim: The aim of this exercise is to remove stereotypes, whilst showing the participants how social portals such as Facebook or Twitter can create an illusion. |
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Target group: School class, pupils between 13 and 16 years old |
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Time: 2h |
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Instructions: 1) The participants are divided into groups, where they will be assigned particular figures (eg. The Barbie Doll, The Sportsperson…). 2) Each group has to create a fake profile for their figure, posting photos/ films/comments… 3) The groups will then switch profiles, discussing whether they believe the profile is realistic or not – this should provoke a discussion as the Multipliers B will suggest other reasons for a person to present themselves in a particular way (perhaps the Sportsperson isn’t physically active and just holds a great interest in Sports/Healthy lifestyle…) |
| Schedule: 0 – 10 min: Introduction 10 – 20 min: Divide participants into groups and assign them particular characters 20 – 50 min: Participants create the fake profiles 50 – 75 min: Switch profiles and analyse them 75 – 100 min: Discussion 100 – 120 min: Conclusion |
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| Multipliers: 2 |
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| Preparation: The different personality types need to be prepared – the number of figures depends on the number of groups. |
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Equipment: Computers |
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PRO – This workshop allows the participants to work within teams, whilst being creative- It also allows the participants to reflect upon the reality of social profiles CONTRA -Participants may assume that everything/everyone in social profiles is false |