About this Learning Activity

This learning activity is the suggested starter activity for the module “Sexuality and internet governance”. It is designed to help participants think about their first-time excitement that they experienced with the internet, and the reasons for this excitement. It is also meant to get participants to start thinking about who could be watching their online activities, and who could control what they have access to/are able to do online.

 

Learning objectives

1. To increase participants’ understanding of internet governance.  
2. To identify who the stakeholders are and how they shape the internet we have today.

Who is this activity for?

For participants of all levels of experience.

 

Time required

45 minutes (dependent on number of participants).

 

Resources needed

• Sticky notes (about 4 inches x 2 inches wide). If not possible, A6 coloured paper and masking tape.
• Marker pens.
• White board or flip chart paper.
• Two to three sheets of flip chart paper stuck together to draw out the “Whose Internet Is It Timeline”.
• Handout of timeline (diagram and notes).