Week 12: Mediated Interpersonal Communication
Media Selection Exercise
Session Agenda
| Duration | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 min | Opening: Digital communication habits share Brief discussion of insights from the digital communication audit |
| 20 min | Media selection scenarios Small groups receive relationship communication scenarios and must choose appropriate channels, then share reasoning with class |
| 15 min | Online disinhibition discussion Discuss real examples (anonymized) of how online disinhibition affects communication positively and negatively |
| 15 min | Digital boundary-setting practice Pairs practice having conversations about digital expectations in relationships (response times, privacy, etc.) |
| 10 min | Debrief and personal commitments Students identify one digital communication change they want to make |
Materials Needed
- Media selection scenario cards
- Channel richness comparison chart
- Digital boundaries conversation starters
- Commitment card for personal goal
- Whiteboard for scenario discussion