Foster Online Integrity

 FOSTER ONLINE INTEGRITY

       Covid-19 has a great impact on human life.  Due to the causes of covid-19 it fully changed the system of education from offline to online.  As in the future world all things will be done through digital mode, it helped students to familiarize with technology.

       But it also led the students to use technology on a wrong way.  It is important for the educational institutions to foster students digital citizenship and promoting responsible online behavior, addressing cyberbullying and internet safety concerns during remote learning.

ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ONLINE BEHAVIOR 

     Education plays a critical role in students digital citizenship.  It refers to the right use of technology and internet to connect with others.  It is important for students because it helps them become responsible members of the digital community.

FOLLOWING ARE THE WAYS BY WHICH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS CAN PROMOTE  RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 

1. Teach Responsible Online Behavior 

    It can teach students the importance of respecting others and being aware of the consequences of their actions.

2. Teach Critical Thinking And Media Literacy

     It can help students to develop critical thinking skills and differentiate between credible sources and fake news.

3. Teach Digital Skills

     It can provide students the skills necessary to use digital tools effectively and safely.

4. Encourage Positive Online Engagement 

     It can encourage individuals to use technology to create positive change.

ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN ADDRESSING CYBERBULLYING

     Cyberbullying is the use of social media to upset or harm others.  It includes sending or posting negative or harmful contents purposely.

   Teachers should be aware of the students emotional state.  Are they feeling sad, depressed or feared?  Educational institutions should arrange programs regarding Cyberbullying.  They should teach how to prevent Cyberbullying.  They should monitor students social.mefua activities.

ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN INTERNET SAFETY CONCERNS 

     All students do not have parents to support their online safety.  School should help students who don't have support at home.  Schools should teach students and parents the necessary information about how to use technology.

        By                                 

S. MIDHUSHA IX  'A'