Online training on Cyber Hygiene

The National Education Policy 2020 recognizes cyber hygiene as a crucial component of modern education, emphasizing its integration into school curricula as digital technologies become increasingly prevalent in learning environments. The policy extends beyond basic computer skills to encompass responsible online behavior, data protection, and safe internet practices, aligning with NEP's vision of preparing students for a technology-driven future. Through comprehensive measures including digital literacy integration, teacher training, student safety protocols, parental involvement, and technological awareness, NEP 2020 aims to develop digitally responsible citizens. This holistic approach ensures that students gain both academic knowledge and essential life skills for safe internet use, while creating secure digital learning environments that protect them from online threats, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content.

Cyber Hygiene empowers everyone to stay informed and adaptable in the face of the rapidly evolving digital environment. This training allows them to effectively navigate new technologies and challenges, enhancing their ability to protect their children while instilling vital values and practices necessary for responsible digital citizenship. Cyber Hygiene is about cultivating a healthy, balanced, and informed relationship with technology. It aims to ensure that children grow up in a digital world that is both engaging and safe, preparing them to become responsible and thoughtful digital citizens in the future. By participating in this training, parents play a critical role in guiding their children toward a secure and constructive online experience.

As part of the online training series on ‘ Cyber Safety and Security’, for the month January, 2025 CIET-NCERT in collaboration with ISEA, CDAC, MeitY, Hyderabad is organising a five-hours online training on “Cyber Hygiene” from December 30, 2024 - January 3, 2025 in English version and January 6 - 10 2025 in Hindi version from 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm, to enhance the understanding of teachers, students, teacher official educators, and various stakeholders. The online training will be live on NCERT YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL and also be simulcast through PMeVidya DTH TV Channels numbered #6-12 and Jio TV mobile app.

Objectives:

After completion of the training series, the learner will be able to:

• Equip parents and educators to protect children from online threats
• Foster parent-child communication about online safety
• Promote understanding of current digital trends and technologies
• Instill responsible digital citizenship in children
• Enhance cyber safety awareness among educational stakeholders

Who Can Participate?

Students, Teachers, Teacher Educators, Parents, Administrators and all those who are interested.