Role Play Scenarios: Social Media Influence
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WHY THIS MATTERS
Online influence is real.
Social media is a tool. How we use it matters.
Not everything online is true. Online actions can hurt others, even “as a joke.”
Social media affects mental health and self-esteem. Peer pressure can lead to risky decisions.
TODAY'S MISSION
No speed winners, only smart thinking.
Mission Objectives
Investigate real digital situations.
Spot influence, pressure, and risk.
Choose a responsible next step.
Decision Options
Proceed Safely
Pause & Verify
Stop / Report
Reusable design pieces
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Typography & Icon Style:
Titles: Calibri Bold 40-48pt (short and punchy).
Body: Calibri 18-24pt; keep lines short.
Icons: emoji + simple circles; use teal/yellow/pink accents.
Cards: rounded rectangles with a 1pt accent border.
game 1
Digital Detectives
Analyze online situations • Identify risks • Choose the safest action
What players do?
Draw a scenario card from digital life.
Discuss what’s happening and what could go wrong.
Match the scenario to 1-2 Digital Life Elements on the grid.
Decide: Proceed Safely, Pause & Verify, or Stop/Report and explain why.
How to Play (Fast View)
1. Draw a scenario
Read it aloud. Everyone hears
the same situation.
2. Team investigation
Discuss: what is the risk? who
could be harmed?.
3. Match elements
Place a token on 1-2 matching
grid cards.
4. Choose an action
Proceed / Pause & Verify / Stop & Report , justify it.
3×3 Grid Board (printable)
Place tokens on the elements that match your scenario.
Digital Security
Passwords, privacy, scams
Digital Commerce
Shopping, subscriptions, fraud
Digital Rights &Responsibilities
Consent, reporting, fairness
Digital Etiquette
Respect, tone, bullying
Digital Literacy
Verify sources, misinformation
Digital Law
Illegal content, copyright
Digital Health & Wellness
Stress, sleep, self-image
Digital Communication
Sharing, DMs, group chats
Digital Access
Inclusion, barriers, devices
Scenario Card (Digital Detectives)
FRONT
BACK (Facilitator Key)
SCENARIO
Describe the situation in 2-3 sentences.
(Keep it realistic and age-appropriate.)
Match 1-2 elements / Choose an action
Elements: [e.g., Digital Literacy + Communication]
Risk: [e.g., misinformation spreads]
Best action: [Pause & Verify]
Why: [1-2 sentences]
Scenario Card (ready to use)
Scenario: “The Screenshot”
What did you do?
A classmate shares a screenshot of someone’s private DM in a group chat and says, ‘Look what they wrote!’
People start reacting with emojis and jokes, and someone asks you to repost it on Instagram.
Facilitator key
Elements: Digital Rights & Responsibilities + Digital Etiquette
Main risk: privacy violation + bullying
Best action: Stop / Report (ask to delete,
don’t repost)
GAME 2
Pass the Message
Experience how rumors, silence, and pressure change messages.
What players do
Each students gest a role (like in a group chat).
A message is whispered and passed along privately
Players modify it based on their role, or stay silent.
Compare the original vs. finale message and decide what shoudl happen next
ROLE CARDS
Pass the Message (printable deck)
8 roles / shuffle and distribute randomly.
Original Poster
Starts the message. Sets the tone.
Amplifier
Spreads fast; adds
urgency.
Doubter
Questions accuracy;
asks for proof.
Joker
Turns it into humor;
may increase harm.
Silent Viewer
Reads but stays quiet.
Commenter
Adds opinion; can
escalate.
Supporter
Defends the target;
shows empathy.
Reality Checker
Stops rumor; verifies
sources.
How it works (flow)
1) Whisper the message • 2) Stay in character • 3) Reveal final message • 4) Reflect & vote
EXAMPLE
Scenario for Pass the Message
Setup
A student posts a message in a class group chat late at night.
Only the Original Posters sees the message first.
Message
Original message (whisper):
“I heard Alex might fail the year because of
bad grades.”
Reminder: Use fictional names. This is a
learning activity, not real gossip.
REFLECTION
Small actions have big impact.
Silence is a choice • Empathy stops harm • Be a responsible digital citizen
Quick prompts (1 sentence each)
“I changed / didn’t change the message because…”
“I felt pressure to…”
“Staying silent felt…”
“This could affect someone by…”
As a group: Share / Question / Stop and why.
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