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We’ve found 50 activities:
Picture this
Create a piece of photographic art that encourages everyone to look more closely at an issue that matters to them.
1 hr 30
Indoors
On the rights track
Create a list of rights for your favourite social media platform and present them to the group.
30 mins
At home
Discover the power of digital persuasion
Find out how technology can be designed to influence people’s choices.
30 mins
Indoors
Play our game
Use technology to create connections by making and sharing an instruction video.
1 hr
Indoors
Digital detectives
What does someone’s social media say about them? Get to know some characters then give them friendly advice.
20 mins
Indoors
Screen time, green time
Stay healthy and happy by finding a balance between static screen and active green time in this fast paced game.
25 mins
Indoors
They said what?!
A quick game to get everyone talking about how to make online conversations safer.
20 mins
Indoors
Online problems on the line
Start the discussion about the problems you can encounter online, with this thought-provoking activity.
30 mins
Indoors
Learn how to keep personal information safe
Use these fun games to consider who we trust with our personal information.
15 mins
Indoors
It’s just banter
When does banter turn into bullying? Put yourself in someone else’s shoes with some character stories.
1 hr
Indoors
Pack up your troubles
Practise being caring with your words and make sure nothing’s left behind in the backpack of unkindness.
30 mins
Indoors
Human emojis
Emojis have taken human form and they’re reacting to your news but is this the best way of communicating?
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The Rail Industry
25 mins
Indoors
Heads or hands
Don’t lose your head as you try to handle the pressure in this mind-boggling game of catch.
5 mins
Indoors
Yes, no, maybe
Use all of your senses to work out if someone’s telling the truth in this fast-paced game that develops critical thinking skills.
10 mins
Indoors
Hands up, hands down
Create a handful of information about yourself, then decide which things to share to feel connected, safe, and happy.
30 mins
Online
On the spot
Keep track of your interactions during an activity and create a trail that’s just like a digital footprint.
1 hr
Indoors
Meme makers
Get creative and make a meme about digital citizenship for other young people.
25 mins
Indoors
Strong password, weak password
Find out how to create super-strong passwords for all your online activities then make your own.
10 mins
Indoors
Take on a screen-time switch off challenge
Take on the switch off challenge to find a healthy balance between time on and away from screens.
15 mins
Indoors
Best foot forward
Fill a footprint with your favourite online activities. How do they all compare?
30 mins
Indoors
Step forward, step back
Work together to complete a ‘digital health check’ with this fun game.
10 mins
Outdoors
Lost in translation
How accurate is your communication? Draw clearly, then pass it on and hope your message doesn’t get lost in translation.
10 mins
Indoors
Party quirks
Use your communication skills to figure out people’s party quirk and respond. Will you get on with everyone at the party?
30 mins
Indoors
Share, don’t share
Get ready to be wise online with a fast-paced game that teaches you what to share and what to keep to yourself.
15 mins
Indoors
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