The digital world is a big part of young people’s lives, offering countless opportunities to connect, learn and create. But with those opportunities also come risks, making it increasingly important for young people to understand how their online choices can shape their digital identity.
KARI’s Year 10 scholarship holders recently joined Optus at their Macquarie Park Campus for a Digital Thumbprint mentoring workshop focused on building a positive and responsible online identity.
Students explored how the content they post, share and interact with contributes to their digital footprint. They considered how their social media presence and other online activity can influence the way they are perceived, and how it may affect future education and employment opportunities. The workshop encouraged participants to think carefully about what they share online, manage their privacy and make choices that reflect the reputation they want to build. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, students gained a stronger understanding of how to navigate digital spaces safely, confidently and responsibly.
Scholarship holders from Ashcroft High School, Kingswood High School, Miller Technology High School and Wyong High School enthusiastically took part in the session.
KARI once again thanks Optus for sharing its knowledge and helping our young people develop skills that will support them well beyond the classroom.
