A classroom activity · Fictional conversations

Pausing Point

Read each conversation one turn at a time. Pause when you notice something worth discussing. There is no score and no single answer key.

For a facilitated classroom discussion. Preview the examples first. Students may observe, pass, or stop at any time. This activity does not ask for names, personal stories, or written disclosures.

Before you begin

Choose the starting point for your class.

These are fictional scenarios for discussing AI and online interactions. Your school may have its own expectations for AI use, privacy and reporting. Make those clear before the activity.

Age band

Standalone file · works offline · no accounts or network calls · responses are not saved.

01 / Read the conversation

Take a moment

What made you pause?

Choose a prompt to talk through. These are discussion starting points, not test answers.

Session complete

What will you carry into the next conversation?

You explored the situations without a score. Talk with your group about what helped you notice a change, check an answer, or keep a trusted person in reach.

Choose one prompt for a final discussion:

What did you notice before you decided to pause?
What would you want to check before acting on an AI answer?
Who could help if an online interaction starts to feel uncomfortable?