The Department of Media Students Organized an Awareness Seminar on the Influence of Social Media and its Negative Consequences.

On Sunday, February 10, 2025, under the supervision of Lecturer Dlan Ismail from Cihan University-Erbil, second-year Media Department students Qaraman Jawahar, Sarkar Hussein, Rizgar Salih, Omar Ghaleb, Ziyar Ismail, Zhilia Hatam, and Layar Azad visited Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Nimer School in Erbil. They were welcomed by the school’s principal, Teacher Zheer Mala Mohammed, along with his assistant Shwan Salim Ismail, educational supervisor Hersch Shaker Hamdamin, and teachers Barzan and Iman Abdulqader.

During the meeting, Lecturer Dlan Ismail outlined the purpose of the visit, which focused on promoting social awareness and education within learning centers. In his welcoming speech, Teacher Zheer Mala Mohammed emphasized the school’s commitment to advancing educational standards and its efforts to improve students’ academic performance.

The seminar, attended by a group of school students, was presented by the second-year Media students and addressed the influence of social media. The presentation covered both the positive and negative aspects of these platforms, examining their impact on individual behavior, especially among students. The students highlighted how social media could be used effectively for educational purposes and communication, while also cautioning against the risks of electronic addiction, fake news, and digital bullying.

The seminar included real-life examples to demonstrate how social media affects academic achievement and social relationships. Practical advice on time management and mindful engagement with digital content was also shared. The school students actively participated by asking questions and engaging in the discussion, fostering a constructive dialogue that enhanced their media awareness.