
2.2 Sharing through Digital Technologies
Topic Activity
Digital Sharing Mission: Collaborate to Curate
Aim of the activity
To enable adult learners to share digital content clearly, ethically, and accessibly using collaborative tools, with the support of AI for content adaptation (summarisation, simplification, translation).
Target Group
Duration
45–60 minutes
(adaptable depending on participants’ digital fluency)
Objective
To enable adult learners to share digital content clearly, ethically, and accessibly using collaborative tools, with the support of AI for content adaptation (summarisation, simplification, translation).
Materials necessary to execute activity
Online / Hybrid:
Zoom / Google Meet / MS Teams
Google Drive or Padlet
ChatGPT or Notion AI for summarising or rephrasing content
Preloaded sample documents (e.g., article, text, worksheet)
In person:
Laptops/tablets with internet access
Preloaded sample documents (e.g., article, text, worksheet)
Flipchart or whiteboard
Steps for implementation
1. Introduction & Framing (5–10 min)
Ask participants: “What makes digital sharing effective or frustrating?”
Present 3 key sharing principles:
Choose the right tool for the purpose
Manage permissions properly (view/comment/edit)
Prioritise accessibility and ethical sharing
2. Group Task – Share & Adapt (25–30 min)
Divide participants into small groups (2–4 people). Each group must:
Choose a platform (e.g., Google Drive or Padlet)
Upload a sample document (provided or their own)
Use AI (ChatGPT or Notion AI) to adapt the content in one of these ways:
Summarise the text
Translate it into another language
Simplify it into plain language or bullet points
Organise the content clearly (file names, structure)
Set appropriate sharing permissions
Add proper attribution or licensing if external sources are used
3. Mini-Presentations (10–15 min)
Each group shares:
The platform and structure used
How they used AI to improve content accessibility or clarity
How they handled privacy and copyright
Adaptation Tips
Online:
Use breakout rooms in Zoom, MS Teams, or Google Meet to allow small group collaboration.
Before the group task, offer a live demo showing how to:
Upload and share a document on Google Drive or Padlet
Set sharing permissions (view/comment/edit)
Prompt AI tools for summarisation or simplification
Share a Google Doc or Padlet where each group can paste their AI-enhanced version and access shared resources.
Provide ready-to-use AI prompts (e.g., “Summarise this article in plain English for beginners” or “Translate this document into Spanish”).
During mini presentations, each group shares their screen and explains the AI process, platform used, and any challenges.
In person:
Ensure that each group has access to at least one internet-connected device (laptop or tablet).
Preload the sample documents on local devices or provide access via USB drives or QR codes.
If individual access to AI tools is limited, the facilitator can act as a “shared AI assistant”, projecting ChatGPT or Notion AI on a shared screen and inputting prompts on behalf of the groups.
Arrange physical spaces for group work with enough distance or quiet corners to foster collaboration.
Use a whiteboard, flipchart, or printed posters to support the presentation phase, especially for displaying structure and ethical decisions.
Provide each group with a printed checklist or template to evaluate their document structure, permissions settings, and attribution requirements.
Hybrid:
Create one shared digital workspace (e.g., Padlet board or Google Folder) accessible to both in-person and online participants.
Organize either mixed groups (with both online and in-person learners) or parallel groups working separately but on the same task.
Use a projector and webcam in the physical room to allow remote participants to see the in-room presentations and contribute.
Assign a tech support role (co-facilitator or peer helper) to assist with syncing documents, screen sharing, or technical issues.
Distribute AI prompt cards both digitally and in print and allow offline learners to work from pre-generated AI outputs if needed.
Skills developed with the activity
· Practised sharing content using cloud-based platforms
· Learned to manage sharing permissions
· Gained first-hand experience using AI to simplify or translate content
· Improved understanding of ethical digital behaviour (attribution, privacy)
· Organised content for collaboration in inclusive and structured ways
Methodology
- On-site
- Online
- Hybrid
Evaluation
Wrap-up & Reflection (5 min)
Facilitator leads a short reflection:
What did you learn about sharing with intention?
Where can you apply this skill in your work/life?
Links & References
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