1. Introduction & Framing (10 min)

Ask learners:

“Think of a moment where you felt stuck with a digital tool or platform. What did you do?”

Learners anonymously submit responses via Padlet or post-its.Facilitator reads a few aloud to normalize the experience.

2. Self-Assessment & Mapping (20–25 min)

Participants complete a short Digital Confidence Self-Check (based on DigComp areas).

Instructions: For each statement below, rate how confident you feel on a scale from 1 to 5: 1 = Not confident at all | 5 = Very confident

Then, they draw or build a “Digital Confidence Map”:

• Mountains = skill areas they struggle with

• Paths = strategies they’ve used

• Stars = things they’d like to learn

• Help stations = who or what helps them (AI, friends, tutorials, etc.)

Online version: learners build this on a collaborative Jamboard or Slides template.

3. AI Strategy Generator (15–20 min)

Learners identify 1–2 “mountains” (low-confidence skills) and ask AI for help.

Prompt examples:

• “Suggest 3 easy ways to learn how to manage file folders on Google Drive”

• “Write a simple checklist for preparing a Zoom meeting as a host”

• “What’s a very basic explanation of what ‘cloud storage’ means?”

They copy-paste, adapt, or rewrite the answers into their map or notebook.

Optional: learners create a micro-plan:

“This week I will try to…”“I’ll ask support from…”“I’ll explore…”

4. Sharing & Debrief (15 min)

Each learner (or small group) shares:

• One insight they gained about their skills

• One strategy or AI suggestion they’ll try

• How it felt to visualize their own digital path

Facilitator reinforces:

• Gaps are normal

• Progress starts with awareness

• Asking for help or using tools (including AI) shows strength, not weakness

Adaption Tips

Online:

• Share the Self-Check as a Google Form, editable Doc, or live Mentimeter. Present selected results anonymously to spark discussion.

• Invite learners to build their Digital Confidence Map collaboratively on shared whiteboards like Jamboard, Miro, or Google Slides.

• Use breakout rooms for group sharing. Ask each learner to describe one "mountain" and one “help station.”

• Prepare and share a short guide to effective AI prompts with examples they can paste directly into ChatGPT or Copilot.

• Encourage learners to record their AI-supported action plans directly into a shared doc or personal journal.

• Collect reflections on Padlet, chat, or a shared Google Slide with prompts like:“One thing I realized about my digital confidence is…”“A tool or person I’ll ask for help next time is…”

In person:

• Distribute printed versions of the Digital Confidence Self-Check, with pens and markers for learners to score and annotate.

• Allow for individual quiet reflection, followed by a structured pair or small-group discussion where learners compare and explore patterns in their answers.

• Encourage participants to visually map their skills on a "Digital Confidence Map" poster using symbols (e.g., stars, mountains, paths), colored markers, and sticky notes.

• Provide pre-prepared printed prompt cards for those who may not be able to access AI tools directly (e.g., "3 easy ways to protect your data online").

• If internet-connected devices are available, guide learners through live AI queries using ChatGPT or Copilot.

• Set up a gallery walk or wall display for anonymous skill maps (if learners agree) to normalize gaps and share collective insights.

• End with a reflection circle or board discussion facilitated with question cards (e.g., “What helped you feel more confident today?”).

Hybrid:

• Distribute the Self-Check in both digital and printed formats, ensuring consistency across all participants.

• Assign hybrid groups where in-person participants contribute via whiteboard or paper, and online peers contribute via Jamboard or shared docs.

• Use a central shared board (Padlet, Google Slides) as a collection point for confidence maps, AI-generated strategies, and feedback from all learners.

• Use a projector and webcam to allow real-time sharing of in-person contributions and AI tool use with online peers.

• Ensure a tech support assistant is available to guide both formats in navigating tools and AI prompts.

• Present selected Digital Confidence Maps and reflections from both online and offline groups in a final joint plenary or digital gallery, promoting inclusion and common ground.