Procedure

This task consists of two to three parts.

In the first part, participants are divided into small groups and each receive a set of index cards.

In the second part, each participant in the small group takes turns drawing an index card from the stack, reading it aloud, and asking the small group a question.

The group then tries to find one or more solutions together. Only when no further answers come from the group may the index card be turned over and the answer read aloud. The small group compares their answers with those on the card and reflects on them briefly.

The third part is an optional extension (see “Extension”). Here, the participants work together to develop an overview of other helpful websites and tools.

Preparation

• The cards must be printed and cut out in advance.
• The set can be expanded or reduced depending on the number of participants.
• If necessary, the websites, apps, and tools listed should be checked to ensure they are up to date.

Notes on moderation

• This exercise is not intended to be a pure test of knowledge, but rather a means of imparting knowledge–this should be emphasized in the introduction to avoid frustration.
• One question in the card set is about finding queer, feminist, or fair porn. The moderator should determine in advance whether this question is appropriate for the participants. It should be emphasized that the intention of this question is not to talk about personal porn preferences in general, but merely to point out alternatives to well-known but problematic sites such as Pornhub.

Questions for discussion

• How can I obtain photos that can be used free of charge for public relations work?
• How can I obtain fonts and music that can be used free of charge?
• Which databases and research tools are useful?
• How can I use social media to find information that is relevant to me?
• How can I automatically receive information that I would otherwise have to look up manually on a regular basis?
• How do I compare prices of products if, for example, I need several offers?
• How do I monitor price trends?
• Why do I see advertisements everywhere–and why for things I have just searched for or purchased?
• How can I ensure that my own websites are as accessible as possible?
• What should you look for when choosing a browser?
• Where do you get information about digital topics?
• How can I tell if something online is legal?
• What are browser plugins and what are they useful for?
• How can I stay anonymous online?
• Where can I find queer, feminist, or fair porn?

Extension

• The method can be extended with a third part. This part focuses on supplementing the websites, tools, and apps mentioned in the cards.
• To do this, either in a plenary session or in the respective small groups, further brainstorming and research is carried out on one or more questions to find out which websites, tools, and apps are available.
• At the end, a list accessible to all participants can be created.