Center for Aging Wellness (CAW) Universitas Surabaya menyelenggarakan dua kegiatan Training of Trainers (ToT) CyberSafe Seniors 2026 sebagai langkah awal dalam mempersiapkan mahasiswa menjadi fasilitator edukasi keamanan digital bagi lansia. ToT pertama diadakan 8 Juli dengan pembicara dari dosen Teknik Informatika, Universitas Surabaya, Bapak Mikhael Ming Khosasih, M.M., M.Kom. ToT kedua dilakukan tanggal 14 Juli 2026. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari kolaborasi internasional antara Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), dan Masyarakat Anti Fitnah Indonesia (MAFINDO) dalam mendukung peningkatan literasi digital masyarakat lanjut usia.
Pelatihan ini melibatkan dosen dan mahasiswa Teknik Industri Ubaya, serta mahasiswa dari berbagai program studi di Universitas Surabaya dan Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Indri Hapsari dari Teknik Industri dan Ibu Aloysia Vira Herawati, Res. T.R. dari Fakultas Hukum menjadi penyelenggara kegiatan ini. Melalui pendekatan multidisiplin, peserta dibekali pengetahuan mengenai berbagai bentuk ancaman digital yang umum dialami lansia, sekaligus keterampilan komunikasi dan fasilitasi agar mampu menyampaikan materi dengan bahasa yang sederhana dan mudah dipahami.
Kegiatan ToT menghadirkan dua narasumber yang memiliki pengalaman di bidang keamanan digital dan pemberdayaan masyarakat, yaitu Dr. Nur Hafeeza binti Ahmad Pazil dari School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, dan Ibu Rovien Aryunia, S.Pd., M.PPO., MM., CHRGM. dari Masyarakat Anti Fitnah Indonesia (MAFINDO). Materi pelatihan mencakup pengenalan berbagai modus penipuan digital yang sering menyasar lansia, seperti phishing, tautan palsu, penyalahgunaan One-Time Password (OTP), penipuan yang mengatasnamakan anggota keluarga, hingga praktik penggunaan fitur keamanan pada smartphone. Selain aspek teknis, peserta juga mendapatkan pembekalan mengenai teknik fasilitasi, komunikasi empatik, serta pendampingan praktik yang sesuai dengan karakteristik pembelajar lansia.
Sebagai bagian dari proses pembelajaran, mahasiswa mengikuti evaluasi sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesiapan mereka sebagai fasilitator. Selanjutnya, peserta juga melakukan sesi microteaching sebagai simulasi sebelum terjun langsung mendampingi lansia pada kegiatan workshop CyberSafe Seniors.
Program ini tidak hanya bertujuan meningkatkan kapasitas mahasiswa, tetapi juga mengembangkan model pengabdian masyarakat berbasis Training of Trainers yang berkelanjutan. Mahasiswa yang telah mengikuti pelatihan akan berperan sebagai fasilitator dalam workshop keamanan digital bagi lansia, dengan pendampingan dosen serta dukungan para mitra.
elalui kolaborasi antara perguruan tinggi, organisasi masyarakat, dan mitra internasional, CyberSafe Seniors diharapkan dapat memperkuat literasi keamanan digital lansia sekaligus memberikan pengalaman nyata bagi mahasiswa dalam menerapkan kompetensi akademik untuk menjawab tantangan masyarakat. Program ini juga menjadi bagian dari pengembangan Center for Aging Wellness Universitas Surabaya dalam membangun ekosistem healthy aging yang mengintegrasikan pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat, sejalan dengan komitmen Ubaya dalam menghasilkan inovasi yang berdampak bagi masyarakat. (IH)
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Ubaya’s Center for Aging Wellness (CAW) Prepares Students as Digital Security Facilitators for Older Adults through an International Training of Trainers Program.
The Center for Aging Wellness (CAW) at the University of Surabaya (Ubaya) organized two CyberSafe Seniors 2026 Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions as an initial step toward preparing students to serve as digital security education facilitators for older adults. The first ToT session was held on July 8, 2026, featuring a presentation by Mr. Mikhael Ming Khosasih, M.M., M.Kom., a lecturer from Ubaya’s Informatics Engineering Department. The second session took place on July 14, 2026. These activities are part of an international collaboration between the University of Surabaya (Ubaya), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), and the Indonesian Anti-Hoax Society (MAFINDO), aimed at enhancing digital literacy among older adults.
The training involved lecturers and students from Ubaya’s Industrial Engineering Department, as well as students from various study programs at both the University of Surabaya and Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Indri Hapsari (Industrial Engineering) and Ms. Aloysia Vira Herawati, Res. T.R. (Faculty of Law) served as the event organizers. Through a multidisciplinary approach, participants were equipped with knowledge about common digital threats faced by older adults, as well as communication and facilitation skills that enable them to convey information in simple and easily understandable language.
The ToT sessions featured two speakers with expertise in digital security and community empowerment: Dr. Nur Hafeeza binti Ahmad Pazil from the School of Social Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Ms. Rovien Aryunia, S.Pd., M.PPO., MM., CHRGM., from the Indonesian Anti-Hoax Society (MAFINDO). The training materials covered various digital fraud schemes that frequently target older adults—such as phishing, malicious links, One-Time Password (OTP) misuse, and scams involving individuals impersonating family members—as well as practical guidance on using smartphone security features. Beyond technical aspects, participants also received training in facilitation techniques, empathetic communication, and practical approaches tailored to the learning needs of older adults. As part of the learning process, students underwent pre- and post-training evaluations to measure their knowledge gains and readiness to serve as facilitators. Subsequently, participants took part in microteaching sessions—simulations conducted prior to directly assisting older adults during the CyberSafe Seniors workshops.
The program aims not only to enhance students’ capabilities but also to develop a sustainable community service model based on a Train-the-Trainer approach. Students who complete the training will serve as facilitators for digital security workshops for older adults, supported by faculty members and program partners.
Through collaboration among universities, community organizations, and international partners, CyberSafe Seniors seeks to strengthen digital security literacy among older adults while providing students with real-world experience in applying their academic competencies to address societal challenges. This program also contributes to the development of the University of Surabaya’s Center for Aging Wellness, fostering a healthy aging ecosystem that integrates education, research, and community service—aligning with Ubaya’s commitment to generating innovations that create a positive societal impact. (IH)
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