Dr Joyce Zinyü Angami seen with Principal, faculty and Alumni of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma
Kohima Science College Jotsoma holds Foundation Day & Annual Alumni Lecture Series-1
Morung Express News
Kohima | September 15
“When was the last time you had enough patience to watch a 10-minute documentary on some educational programme?” This was one of the questions that Dr. Joyce Zinyü Angami, President, Nagaland Medical Council posed during her lecture on ‘Navigating through the Social Media Era’ held as part of the College Foundation Day cum Annual Alumni Lecture Series-1 at the College Auditorium, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma on September 15.
Observing that 6-second reels and videos on Social Media have encouraged impatience, she also recalled that “back in the days, our parents would punish us by locking us indoors.” Today, however, she said, “staying indoors is what every Gen Z look forward to” while pointing out that due to the lack of discipline in screen time, many children and adults have developed physical complications especially pertaining to eye problem.
This, she said, was evident during the COVID-19 lockdown wherein schools did not have any options but to post lessons online. But more than the lessons, she stated that children have accessed so many apps, films, etc., thus causing physical challenges and problems such as insomnia, lack of concentration, confusion, issues of demoralisation, stress, etc.
Today, she further pointed out that the gender confusion of the West has confused our young people while emphasising that “there are only two genders”. Stating that this is found in Genesis, she affirmed that the God of the Bible has not changed.
Dr. Joyce Zinyü Angami, who was the first girl student of the college as well as the first female to have passed out from Kohima Science College Jotsoma with more than 40 years of experience in Medical Sciences, further asserted that the lack of healthy socialisation has caused young people to lose confidence especially in a crowd set up. She said there are so many benefits of Social Media but reiterated that its negative effects can be very cruel and brutal to the point of leading many people into depression.
Referring to the images posted on Social Media, she said that one thing that young people need to keep in mind is that everything that you see out there is not real and urged for the need to know the difference between real and reel.
While Social Media has made our lives so much simpler with the world as a global market where we can access anything and everything and information technology has made education easier, she emphasized that, “the world will be a better place if we choose not to abuse power” by maintaining control and discipline in the world of social media. “We must bring balance in staying indoors and socialising outdoors”, she added.
“When we navigate through the techno savvy world, to gain maximum benefit from Social Media, remember this- you apply sound judgement, discipline and control, balance, privacy, and socialise to learn the wisdom of culturally rooted value which will build a firm foundation for a comprehensive life education”, she expressed.
In his keynote address, Nokchasashi, President of Alumni Association, KSCJ remarked that it was encouraging to see the college flourishing while acknowledging the relentless efforts of everyone concerned since the inception of the college that has enabled it to grow from strength to strength. “Let us open the windows of our mind today and venture into the land of dreams and happiness”, he exhorted.
Principal of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, Dr. Temjenwabang gave a brief highlight of how the college has grown in various aspects since its establishment in the year 1961. He said that there are currently 1790 students in 12 departments out of which 7 departments provide post graduate as well as graduate courses and 5 providing Ph.D courses. In its foundation year in 1961, he said there were only 4 departments with core subjects.
He also commended the Alumni Association for doing so many good things for the college while recalling that the KSCJ Alumni was formed with Renthungo as president and Avelü Ruho as General Secretary, who have carried the session for the last 12 years and handed charge to the present team mid-year.
Other highlights of the event included “Bridge over troubled water” by Supongnukshi, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, DEFCC and word of thanks by Rhosietho Nguori, Vice President Alumni Association, KSCJ while Dr. Hinotoli V Sema, General Secretary of Alumni Association, KSCJ chaired the programme.
