Part 1 – How the Internet Works – Flow of Information and Points of Vulnerability

Step 1: This part of the workshop will begin as a game. Participants will be given pieces of paper representing one part of the chain of the flow of information Online (modem, computer, ISP building, etc) and will be asked to arrange themselves in the order they consider is correct to represent the way an email travels through the Internet to reach another computer.

Step 2: Once the group is arranged, the facilitators will correct any mistakes, and will do a run-through explaining the process to everyone. Then a volunteer will be asked to repeat that explanation. It is recommended that the complete explanation is made at least three times; but, to give variety to this exercise, the facilitator can change the email illustrations that are used, and the extreme where the demonstration begins. The trainer must also give some time to clarify doubts related to this process.

Step 3: You can also use a video like this one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_LPdttKXPc) to help participants identify any mistakes that they have in the way they arranged themselves.

Optional: To adapt this for larger groups – rather than giving out one piece per person, assign one piece to a pair; for smaller groups, they can place the pieces on the floor, debating their order.