‎By Ali Hope

‎Students of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), from 100 Level Cluster 8 and 300 Level Cluster 5, on Friday organized a successful media literacy campaign titled “Smart Screens, Smart Teens: Using Technology Wisely for Learning, Growth and Success” for SS2 students of Judith Foundation International Schools, Awkunanaw in Enugu State.

‎The interactive campaign was aimed at educating the students on the responsible use of technology, online safety, critical thinking, and how digital devices can be used positively for learning and personal development.

‎Speaking during the campaign, one of the student facilitators, Samuel Favour, emphasized that “Nigerian youths should be conscious of what they post on the social media as the internet never forgets,” urging the students to think carefully before posting or sharing information online. The facilitator further advised the students to be smart in their use of digital devices, noting that technology should be used to build a better future rather than create problems.

‎The students actively participated throughout the programme, responding to questions and engaging in discussions. They also enthusiastically echoed the campaign slogan, “Smart Screens, Smart Teens,” demonstrating that they had understood the key message of the programme.

‎As part of the interactive session, prizes were presented to students who correctly answered questions, adding excitement and encouraging active participation.

‎One of the major challenges encountered by the organizers was the limited classroom space, which made it impossible to hold the programme indoors. As a result, the campaign was conducted outside the classroom to accommodate large number of the students.

‎Despite the challenge, the programme recorded great success, thanks to the support of the SS2 form teacher, who coordinated the students effectively and remained with them throughout the session until the programme came to an end.

‎The organizers described the outreach as a rewarding experience, expressing satisfaction with the students’ attentiveness, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. The campaign ended with participants better informed about the importance of using technology responsibly and becoming smart digital citizens.

‎”Smart Screens, Smart Teens!” the students echoed as the programme came to a close, reinforcing the campaign’s message of using technology wisely for learning, growth, and success.