2024-04-26 21:10:04
A very interesting event on the topic of “Addiction to the internet & electronic games” was organized on Tuesday by the Dolianon Gymnasium and Lyceum, with the keynote speaker being the Health Education professor of the University of Ioannina, Vasilios Koutras.
The aim of the event, held with the help of the Municipality of Pogoni, was to inform and raise students’ awareness of the dangers of the internet.
In welcoming the students, the director of the Lyceum of Doliano, Nikos Vranos, mentioned the reason that led to this event, noting that we now live in the digital age, and thanked the Municipality of Pogoni for the support.
In his short greeting, Deputy Mayor of Education Anastasios Younis congratulated the two educational units for the excellent initiative and urged students and parents to “take advantage” of Mr. Koutras’ knowledge and advice. “Dependence on the internet and electronic games is another scourge of the times and any informative meeting and discussion on the subject can only have a positive sign. Through these events, the school fulfills another purpose, that of informing and guiding the students in an era that brings many challenges and “invitations” for missteps, which in many cases can turn out to be fatal. Make the most of this opportunity that the school gives you and take advantage of every piece of information and advice that the renowned speaker will give us” emphasized Mr. Younis.
During his speech, Mr. Koutras analyzed the term “Internet addiction” and mentioned important facts about this new dependence and the way children use the Internet. At the same time, he presented the warning signs of internet addiction and gave useful tips for dealing with the phenomenon.
The event was also attended by the mandated municipal councilor for Tourism Giorgos Manis and the students of Parakalamos High School.