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THE MUNICIPALITY of Vera is rolling out a new version of an already-established initiative to teach young residents how to properly use the Internet and social media, amid rising concerns by parents, guardians, and teachers. The leaders of this initiative, called the ‘Cybermanagers,’ are a group of 20 fourth-year ESO students who are volunteering to train young ones about the use of devices and the potential dangers thereof. ‘Cybermanager’ student superstars The Alyanub Secondary School in Vera has launched the initiative, promoting the safe and responsible use of new technologies for their students, in which the Cybermanagers will lead the effort. Together, they teach and encourage good practices among their peers, as well as helping them recognise inappropriate behaviours and the often-unassuming dangers of the online world. The Cybermanagers, during the week of Monday, October 20, were tasked with visiting the youngest students in the school and providing them with information on computer security and demonstrating the importance of staying vigilant and protecting themselves while online. They also taught students about reporting anything suspicious. Authorities welcome the new plan Vera’s Councillor for Education and New Technologies, Irene Vázquez, along with municipal technician Vanira Martínez, welcomed the new initiative and acknowledged the key role the Cybermanagers will play in educating about devices, the Internet, and social media, raising the young ones’ awareness of the dangers, and supporting other students and their families during their journey towards a healthier relationship with the online world. The programme was promoted by the Vera Town Council and was supported by teachers, and has been offered in the municipality for 20 years as part of the Pantallas Amigas, or Screen Friends, initiative. As social media and the rise of Internet usage among young people becomes more and more common and normalised, it also becomes a passionate point of contention and worry for parents, particularly due to the dangers of the online world and other aspects, including cyberbullying and scams. Read more news from Almeria here.
