Digital Consumer Rights Campaign Creation

Students create digital campaigns to educate peers and community about consumer rights and protection

Duration

90 minutes

Group Size

Individual/Pairs

Subject

Digital Literacy

Activity Type

Creative Project

6.EDM.4

Learning Objectives

  • Research and synthesize information about consumer rights
  • Create engaging digital content for educational purposes
  • Develop understanding of target audience needs
  • Practice community outreach and civic engagement

Materials Needed

Technology:

  • • Computers/tablets with internet access
  • • Design software/apps (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • • Video recording equipment
  • • Flipgrid or similar video platform

Traditional Materials:

  • • Art supplies for non-digital options
  • • Poster board and markers
  • • Research materials and references
  • • Printing capabilities for distribution

Campaign Format Options

Visual Campaigns

  • • "Did You Know?" information cards
  • • Educational brochures
  • • Infographic series
  • • Social media posts

Video Content

  • • Short video PSAs
  • • Flipgrid educational series
  • • Consumer rights tutorials
  • • Animated explanations

Interactive Media

  • • Digital quizzes
  • • Interactive scenarios
  • • QR code campaigns
  • • Mobile-friendly content

Activity Procedure

Step 1
Campaign Planning (20 minutes)

  • • Students choose campaign format from available options
  • • Identify target audience (peers, families, community)
  • • Select specific consumer rights topics to focus on
  • • Plan content structure and key messages

Step 2
Content Development (50 minutes)

  • • Research and create educational content about consumer rights
  • • Focus on rights most relevant to young people
  • • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and visual appeal
  • • Include practical examples and actionable advice

Priority Topics for Young People:

  • • Online purchases and app downloads
  • • Return and exchange policies
  • • Product safety information
  • • Complaint procedures
  • • Scam prevention

Step 3
Production Phase (15 minutes)

  • • Finalize campaigns using chosen format
  • • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and visual appeal
  • • Prepare for distribution or sharing
  • • Test functionality for digital campaigns

Step 4
Community Outreach (5 minutes)

  • • Plan distribution strategy for campaigns
  • • Organize field trip to distribute materials in community
  • • Prepare elevator pitch to explain campaign purpose
  • • Schedule presentations to other classes

Campaign Requirements

Content Standards:

  • • Accurate information about consumer rights
  • • Age-appropriate language and examples
  • • Clear call to action for consumers
  • • Contact information for consumer protection resources

Design Standards:

  • • Visually appealing and professional design
  • • Clear organization and easy navigation
  • • Appropriate use of colors, fonts, and images
  • • Accessible to diverse audiences

Assessment Criteria

Information Accuracy (25%):

  • • Correct consumer rights information
  • • Appropriate examples and scenarios
  • • Credible sources and references

Campaign Effectiveness (25%):

  • • Clear and compelling messaging
  • • Appropriate for target audience
  • • Actionable advice and resources

Creativity and Design (25%):

  • • Original and engaging presentation
  • • Effective use of chosen medium
  • • Professional appearance and organization

Understanding of Audience (25%):

  • • Content appropriate for target demographic
  • • Consideration of audience needs and interests
  • • Effective communication strategies

Extension Activities

  • • Present campaigns to local consumer protection agencies
  • • Create multilingual versions for diverse communities
  • • Develop follow-up surveys to measure campaign effectiveness
  • • Collaborate with other schools to share campaigns
  • • Create a class website featuring all campaigns