Dr. Burak Çeber, Faculty Member of the Department of Advertising, Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication, met with students from Zeynep Kamil Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. Çeber explained the importance of conscious technology use to the students, stating that technology should be used for production rather than consumption, and shared precautions that can be taken against digital dangers.
Should be used for production rather than consumption
Dr. Burak Çeber, Faculty Member of the Department of Advertising, Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication, pointed out that if technological tools are not used correctly, individuals may have difficulty achieving their main goals in life. Çeber also emphasized the importance of increasing the use of technology for production purposes rather than consumption.
Important issues regarding digital dangers were discussed
In the seminar, important issues regarding today's digital dangers were discussed. Çeber particularly drew attention to data theft and privacy breaches, cyberbullying, gaming addiction, cyber fraud, and manipulation. Çeber also shared a practical example of cyber fraud.
How can we protect ourselves from dangers in the digital world?
Çeber shared precautions that can be taken both at individual and societal levels to protect against dangers in the digital world:
At the Micro Level:
• Optimizing phone and app privacy settings,
• Using strong passwords,
• Not sharing personal information and location,
• Avoiding suspicious emails and messages,
• Regularly checking one's digital footprint.
At the Macro Level:
• Increasing media literacy,
• Developing awareness of technological advancements,
• Increasing education and activities on such topics can protect against dangers.”
Strong media literacy is very important…
Çeber stated that virtual characters created on social media should be protected as carefully as real characters, emphasizing the importance of strong media literacy for a conscious digital life.
The seminar concluded after students' questions were answered.