Ana is a high-school student who has created a profile on a popular social media platform to connect with her friends and share her interests. She enjoys posting her manga-inspired drawings and reading her followers’ comments on them. After experimenting with her style Ana is eager to share her new drawings online.
Ana is a high-school student who has created a profile on a popular social media platform to connect with her friends and share her interests. Being the open person that she is, Ana made her profile public hoping that she could connect with a larger circle of peers who share the same interests. She frequently posts about her favourite hobbies and engages in discussions with her followers. Ana enjoys painting and is very excited to post her manga-inspired drawings. She believes that by sharing these, she is openly expressing herself and her passions so that people will get to know her better. The first few weeks after Ana started sharing her drawings have been exciting. Ana spends hours online reading through the comments and the words of encouragement she sees there push her creative drive. Soon she starts experimenting with her style and she is eager to share her new drawings online.
Competences addressed
| Knowledge | Skills | Attitudes |
| Factual knowledge of what constitutes online harassment and its various forms, including negative comments and abusive messages. | Understanding the procedures for reporting and blocking abusive users on social media platforms. | Awareness of the risks associated with having a public profile online. |
| Factual knowledge of the impact of online harassment on mental health and self-esteem | Applying critical assessment of online interactions and identifying harmful behaviour | Willingness to express empathy towards individuals who experience online harassment and recognizing the emotional impact it can have on them. |
| Practical knowledge of privacy settings on social media platforms and how to use them. | Improving skills in setting up and managing privacy controls on social media accounts. | Willingness to demonstrate proactive behavior in protecting oneself and others from online harassment. |
