Netflix held its biggest summit today within the scope of the ‘Future Screen’ project, which it started in Turkey 6 months ago. Important statements came from the people who attended the summit, including RTÜK Chairman Ebubekir Şahin.
6 months ago, in cooperation with Habitat Association and ICC Turkey. Future Screen ProjectNetflix, which brought to life the project, held the most comprehensive summit of the project today. RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin and UNICEF Turkey Communications Department Head Sema Hosta also attended the summit of the project, which aims to spread digital literacy and digital parenting awareness.
Netflix shared the success of the project in 6 months at the summit. Accordingly, the project Nearly 1000 teachers and parents from 61 provinces in 6 monthsparticipated in training programs organized with academicians. Podcast broadcasts attended by expert guests also managed to reach large audiences.
“RTÜK is not against digitalization”
Initially within a year More than 3000 teachers and families Some important statements were also made at today’s summit of the project, which aims to inform. One of these explanations From RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin came. While pointing out that the project is a valuable work, Şahin emphasized that RTÜK is not against digitalization. The statement of RTÜK President Şahin was as follows:
“The publishing field, which started with terrestrial, reached a completely different point with the internet, reaching the top with smart devices and digital arguments. Now with a completely different publishing world we are facing. Each of us has a live broadcasting tool or television in his pocket. Broadcasting has shifted from terrestrial to internet and from there to social media. Traditional broadcasting organizations are now adapting themselves to the age and appearing in the digital field.
While these are the positive aspects of the digital universe that I am talking about, on the other hand, We have to protect our children and youth against the risks of the digital world. Our Supreme Council, which is an authority in the field of media literacy, updates the content of this course, which is in the curriculum of the National Education, with the addition of digital literacy elements. We attach great importance to digital literacy and the purpose of this project is the same as that of RTÜK.
RTÜK is not against digitalization. On the contrary, we recommend that traditional radio and television keep up with the new style of broadcasting. Soon, this area will get stronger with new players. International brands trust Turkey and our country’s economy. The dynamism of our nation whets their appetite. Turkey, with its own dynamics, is among the countries that are followed closely in the world.”
“It is necessary to ensure safe internet use”
Sezai Ready, Chairman of the Board of Habitat Association, one of the project partners, said in a statement. “The effective use of smart technological tools by children and young people the need to ensure safe internet use also reveals. We see that one of the most talked about topics among parents lately is the safe and effective use of screens for their children.” made statements.
Cybersecurity also depends on literacy in this area:
ICC Turkey National Committee Board Member Dr. Mazhar U. Basmacı touched on a different point in his statement and emphasized that digital literacy is also important in terms of cyber security.
“Youth is our biggest capital. In order to use and understand technology correctly, projects that will raise awareness of its safety in the society, as well as digital literacy, are gaining importance. Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue. The way to benefit from the cyber world safely increasing literacy and social awareness in this field.”
Netflix’s parental control tools are actively used in Turkey:
Netflix Communications Manager Artanç Savaş also said that the parental control tools offered to families free of charge on Netflix. It is found useful by 98% of families in Turkey. stated.