Ørestad Gymnasium recently hosted an insightful workshop in collaboration with experts from the Danish Center for Digital Wellbeing, focusing on digital citizenship, data privacy, and digital wellbeing. The workshop provided valuable tips and guidance for students and staff on navigating today’s digital world safely and responsibly.
Key Topics Covered:
- Digital Twins and Personal Digital Assistants
The workshop explained how digital twins and personal digital assistants (like Siri or Google Assistant) affect our daily digital lives and how to protect personal data while using them. - Dynamic Pricing
Students learned how online retailers adjust prices based on browsing data and received advice on protecting their privacy while shopping online. - Staying Anonymous on Mobile Devices
Practical strategies were provided to help participants maintain anonymity while using mobile phones, ensuring better protection of personal data. - Choosing a Privacy-Focused Search Engine
Alternatives to default search engines were discussed, emphasizing privacy-conscious options that safeguard user data. - Social Design and Online Communities
The role of social design in creating respectful and healthy online communities was highlighted, encouraging students to think about the impact of platform design on digital behavior. - EU DigComp Framework
Students were introduced to the EU DigComp framework, which outlines essential digital skills needed in modern society, promoting responsible digital engagement.
Interactive activities, such as exploring tools like clickclickclick.click, helped participants understand how their online actions are tracked and influenced by algorithms.
This workshop was an important step in raising awareness about data privacy and digital wellbeing, equipping students with the knowledge they need to navigate the digital landscape safely and confidently.