Future of Digital Communities
Where Innovation Meets Responsibility In The Digital World
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About The Program
In a world where social media shapes the way we connect, communicate and consume information, young people are often the biggest users of digital platforms but rarely the ones designing them. The Future of Digital Communities program challenges students to step into the role of ethical innovators and future tech founders as they explore what the next generation of social platforms could and should look like. Throughout the program, students will investigate the impact social media has on individuals and communities, unpacking topics such as mental health, misinformation, online safety, privacy, advertising and digital culture through engaging discussions and real-world case studies.
As students progress through the experience, they will begin designing their own purpose-driven digital platform built around ethical decision making, community wellbeing and positive online interactions. Students will explore concepts including app design, user experience, branding, community guidelines and ethical monetisation while learning how digital products move from an idea through to launch. Using user personas and problem-solving frameworks, students will identify frustrations within existing platforms and design innovative features that encourage safer, more inclusive and more meaningful online communities. Working individually or collaboratively, students will develop their platform concepts, create visual plans and brand identities, before pitching their ideas to the group.
The Future of Digital Communities program is a hands-on, future-focused learning experience designed to spark meaningful conversations around technology, innovation and ethics. Through project-based learning, students strengthen their creativity, critical thinking, communication and enterprise skills while exploring the responsibilities that come with designing technology for the future. Whether students are interested in entrepreneurship, digital media, app development or social impact, this program empowers young people to imagine and create a more positive and ethical digital future.
Age Group
This program has been designed for High School students and is recommended specifically for Grade 7-12 students.
Program Length
This program can be adapted in length to run for a half day, full day, or two days in length.
Longer programs allow students to further develop their skills and dive deeper into the program content. Shorter programs are great as a taster experience for students touching lightly on the key topics.
Topics Covered
In this program we will be covering the following topics:
Curriculum Alignment Opportunities
This program compliments the following content descriptors in the Australian Curriculum:
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Case Studies
The Future of Digital Communities program is a popular program with schools looking to provide students with an impactful education experience related to innovation and extended realities.
Examples of how schools have utilised this program in the past include:
Methodist Ladies' College | Year 10: A week long innovation program for all Year 10 students as they worked on an industry aligned challenge of their choosing.
Ipswich Girls Grammar School | Year 9: A two day STEM and innovation program at the end of the term to help students explore future careers and develop their skills.
Cannon Hill Anglican College | Year 10: A two day enterprise program for students to help them develop their 21st century skills and showcase their ideas.
We understand that every school and every class is different. That is why our team of experienced facilitators work with every client to tailor each program to their context.
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