Reach the Heights
Digital Identity Crisis
Debate: Post 16
2 hours
These informal debates are designed to engage large numbers of young people in innovative and participative discussions on social and ethical issues associated with contemporary science.
These debates give young people the chance to consider the relevance of the application of science to their everyday lives and to give them the opportunity to make their opinions heard on topics that have direct relevance to their lives.
Digital Identity Crisis examines the collection of personal data and the advantages and disadvantages of such data being held on a database. In groups, the pupils discuss the issues around data collection, surveillance, mobile phones, the internet and other current applications of technology in the field of personal data. The session includes demonstrations of some of this technology.
The workshop complements the Welsh Baccalaureate – the Impact of Economic and Technological Change.
Requirements
A classroom is ideal with access to a power supply for the projector and laptop we bring with us.
Techniquest Cardiff is a joint sponsor in a £49m new initiative for young people in Wales, called Reach the Heights, which is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), with match funding from the Welsh Government and associated sponsors.
Techniquest Glyndŵr will be delivering STEM programmes through the Denbighshire and Conwy convergence areas in Wales for 11-19 year olds who face or who are at risk of disadvantage or under-achievement, to improve their career opportunities.