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Precautionary Measures That Children Should Take Along With Digital Learning

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It is a matter of pride when we say that the number of internet users in India will reach 600 million by Mid-2020. According to a UNICEF report in 2019, one in three Internet users in India is a minor or child. A similar study conducted by Intel Security in 2015 reveals that around 81 per cent of Indian children aged between 8 and 16 years are active on the internet for online learning, gaming and social media. In this Covid-19 pandemic situation, children are becoming more and more internet literate but they are very far from being internet conscious; therefore, there is a dire need for parents and teachers to educate them well about cyber health and all the necessary precautions. On talking with Dr.Virendar Pal Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Meerut , he advised children to take up the following measures to cope with the health hazards caused by the usage of excessive Internet, Computer and Smartphones. Find certain moments to disconnect yourself from a mobile phone. Sw...
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Best performing educational tools and Platforms during Lockdown

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Best Performing Educational Tools and Platforms During  Lockdown The largest COVID-19 national lockdown in the world has come to an end in major parts of the country and unlock 1.0 has begun. But, Colleges, schools and academic institutions are still closed due to the Pandemic. Due to this, a huge number of students and teachers are facing the problem. Looking at this challenge of colleges and schools being shut, I have compiled a list of educational tools and online portals which helped students and teachers to carry on their studies. These were hard times with no access to book shops, libraries and other teaching resources. During these times some organizations stood up and provided means for children to carry on with their studies and teachers to continue teaching and assessing students. These Organizations provided this facility either absolutely free of cost or at a very minimal price. Together they all made a very positive impact as they stood up against the...
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