(MTN CONGO) – Denis Sassou Nguesso University hosted an exceptional masterclass. What about the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet? At the initiative of the MTN Congo Foundation and UNICEF, more than a hundred students delved into the heart of digital issues.
A double-edged digital world
In a crowded amphitheater, the students discovered the mysteries of the digital world. Devilliers Makouangou, consultant in charge of digital learning at UNICEF, quickly brought the students face to face with reality: “Everything you do online leaves an indelible mark, even if you think you’re invisible.“he warned. Cybercrime, online harassment, disinformation… the threats are numerous. So are the solutions.
Keys to navigate safely
Raising awareness on the protection of personal data, on the detection of fake news, on responsible behavior to adopt on social networks or even on personal branding, the feedback from students is unanimous: this training was a real revelation for most of them. between them.
“I learned to check my sources and not share just any information“, as Julius, student, testified. “It’s important to protect our online reputation.” he continued. Jude, another participant, particularly appreciated the practical aspect of the training: “It was a very concrete masterclass. We learned about the dangers of the Internet and I particularly appreciated the module on personal branding.”
A generation of ambassadors
“These students are the digital generation, it is up to them to set an example and promote responsible use of the Internet” noted Claudia Dossou of the MTN Congo Foundation, calling on students to become ambassadors of digital citizenship.
A win-win partnership
By equipping students with the tools needed to safely and consciously navigate the Internet, the joint initiative between the MTN Congo Foundation and UNICEF is a remarkable contribution to building a safer and more inclusive digital society . This masterclass enabled students to understand the crucial importance of digital citizenship in a hyperconnected world, to understand the issues surrounding the protection of personal data, to understand the dangers of cyberharassment and the need to verify the authenticity of information. encountered on the web.
