Procedure

This task consists of four parts.

In the first part, participants divide into groups of 2–3 and draw an identity card (worksheet 1–10) with a short description. Then all groups first work on task 1 in training material 1 and then on task 2 on their respective worksheets. They research both tasks on the internet.

In the second part, the groups each create an avatar of their identity using the tool readyplayer.me. Detailed instructions can be found in task 3 in training material 1.

In the third part, the moderator presents certain trends, posts, or happenings (work assignment 3 in training material 1) and the group debates whether and how the identity would interact with them.

In the fourth part, the individual groups present their identities, show the avatars they have created, and share the results of the individual work assignments with the whole group.

Preparation

• The working materials must be printed out and cut to size.
• Think of suitable trends, posts, or events for work assignment 4 (training material 1).

Notes on moderation

• The identities listed are not intended to portray young people exactly as they are. Rather, they are meant to illustrate which identities circulate online and (potentially) have an influence on young people.

Extension

• As an additional and final step in this task, the individual groups attach their avatars to a prepared (pin) board. There, they creatively depict the connections between their identities and other identities, platforms, topics, etc. – e.g., by drawing lines or connecting them with string.