In Front Of Surabaya Students, Ganjar Pranowo Emphasizes The Importance Of Digital Literacy

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo conveyed the importance of digital literacy for students. Otherwise, the digital space will be filled with many hoaxes.

"Earlier there was anxiety from students about the digital world which is so sadistic, what to do? Yes, digital literacy," said Ganjar in the event themed "The Diversity of National Dynamics, Technology, and World Geopolitics" at the generale stadium 2022-2023 Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya) as in a written statement, Sunday 22 May.

Ganjar said if you don't accompany children today and don't educate about digital literacy, it will jeopardize the future. This is because the digital space is filled with angry, bullied and spreading hoaxes.

"So this must be developed. And Ubaya has a moral responsibility for that," said Ganjar.

Ubaya Chancellor Dr. Benny Lianto explained that the selection of the theme for the studium generale was motivated by Indonesia's position as the holder of the Presidency of the G20 which faces the challenges of diversity in relation to technological advancements and international relations.

"Ubaya as a national university always wants to play a role in the interests of the nation in the future. Also, to create national leaders with character and integrity through education," he said.

More than that, Benny said, an academic forum dedicated to national figures to discuss technology governance discourse, cannot be separated from the role of stakeholders, what aspects need to be emphasized, and how the state collaborates with international organizations.

"This is a forum to convey Indonesia's great ideas in the future and will be carried out within one year," he said.