Liputan6 Connect and AksiKitaIndonesia Enhance Digital Literacy at Esa Unggul Campus

Kapanlagi.com - On Monday (1/12/2025), Liputan6.com presented the Liputan6 Connect program in collaboration with AksiKitaIndonesia at Esa Unggul Campus, Harapan Indah Bekasi. The theme raised is "Mastering Digital Literacy & Creative Content", where this event provides a golden opportunity for students to deepen their digital literacy and understand the art of creating content that is not only informative but also credible and relevant to today's audience.

In the session titled "How Fact-Checking Shapes Reliable Media", Adyaksa Vidi, a Fact-Checker from Liputan6.com, emphasized how crucial the process of verifying information is amidst the overwhelming flow of digital content that often confuses. He provided real examples of the rampant misinformation that emerged during disasters in Sumatra, where many posts were far from the facts.

Vidi also shared insights on how the Liputan6 Fact-Checking team carries out its duties. From tracing original sources, verifying photos and videos, to identifying manipulative content using AI technology, all these steps are taken to ensure that Liputan6 always presents accurate and trustworthy news. Thus, this event not only provides knowledge but also equips students with essential skills in today's digital era.

1. Aul Shares Tips for Creating Light and Entertaining Content

The discussion session became even more exciting when Aul (@tutorialhidub) appeared and shared his inspiring story about creating engaging and entertaining content, alongside simple habits he practices to protect the environment, such as regularly sorting waste. Dr. Erna Febriani, S.Si, M.Si, Dean of the Faculty of Communication Sciences at Esa Unggul University, expressed high appreciation for the collaboration between Liputan6.com and AksiKitaIndonesia which has provided valuable insights to the students.

Moreover, this event was enriched with an interactive Kahoot game that tested the students' understanding of the facts and causes of climate change, while also helping to clarify various misconceptions. Participants were given the opportunity to interact directly with the speaker, and as a reward for their active participation, each participant received an e-certificate from Liputan6.com.

Through Liputan6 Connect, Liputan6.com demonstrates its commitment to providing digital literacy education and empowering the younger generation to be smarter, more critical, and ready to face information challenges in the digital era.

2. AksiKitaIndonesia Invites Young People to Care for the Environment

In an event that raised issues of climate change and deforestation, AksiKitaIndonesia captured attention with their efforts to spark public conversation through social media. With over 750 thousand followers affectionately called "Sobat Aksi," they have become a platform for the younger generation to understand environmental issues through a creative storytelling approach.

Through campaigns and informative content, AksiKitaIndonesia tirelessly fights against climate misinformation, educates about sustainable lifestyles, and emphasizes the importance of environmental literacy, all done under the principles of responsible journalism under the auspices of BBC Media Action.

Jimmi Silitonga, a representative from AksiKitaIndonesia, revealed that this platform aims to present data-driven information about climate change that is easy for young people to digest. He also reminded that not everything considered "eco-friendly," such as thrifting trends, is truly free from negative impacts, and it is important for content creators to verify information to avoid misleading others.

One interesting example shared by Jimmi was a story about misinformation regarding a disaster in Sumatra that arose from an incident of abuse at a place of worship, which sparked a heated discussion about deforestation and climate change in the comments section.

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