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To Stay Safe Online – Tips for Teens

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Children today are safer than ever before in a variety of ways. Better public safety, less “stranger danger,” and more logic however the twenty-first century brings new challenges to child safety, particularly when considering the digital environment. Children are voracious consumers of digital technologies. Despite all of the opportunities provided by the digital world, such as playing, learning, and socializing, digital engagement poses risks to children’s safety that can have real-world consequences. Many risks in the digital world are analogous to those in the physical world. Bullies can reach their victims online just as easily as they can in the schoolyard. Children can be exposed to hate speech and racism through the virtual games they play, videos they watch, and communication apps they use. Some risks, however, are more specific to the digital environment, such as sending or receiving sexually explicit messages online, or the use and misuse of children’s data. Pop-ups in app

Awareness about Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools

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Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, mental health has become a buzzword, and the awareness couldn’t have come at a better time. While the pandemic isolated the world’s population and focused attention on the self, mental well-being took the backseat; thanks to the modern lifestyle that disconnects us from ourselves, others, and nature. According to a recent NCERT survey, 81% of students attribute their anxiety to studies, exams, and results. Around half of all mental health problems in people appear by the age of 14, and one-third by the age of 25. Parental pressure, peer pressure arising from comparison by themselves or others, study and exam anxiety, bullying, gender dysphoria, substance abuse, relationship problems, and so on are common issues at this age that aggravate mental health issues. It Is a parent’s responsibility to be responsible for their child. This should include getting them the assistance they require. During the school year, however, students spend a signif

Social media for Education - Anoop Singh Bishnoi

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Social media has transformed the way we connect and communicate with one another both in our personal and professional lives. Teachers and administrators have recognized the value of social media in education. The best teachers are now embracing social media’s role in the classroom. If you ask what impact does social media have on education? The most significant advantage is engagement. “Many of us did not have to learn how to use social media safely and effectively as children. However, it is a reality for today’s children. The power they now wield did not previously exist. And that comes with awesome responsibilities as well as awesome consequences, which is why they need to be taught the ins and outs of the internet world.” Says Anoop Singh Bishnoi . Furthermore, the majority of social networking sites and resources are free! This is especially useful if you are a teacher with a limited budget for materials. It's not just beneficial to students. Social media can aid in the dev