Internet and Social Interaction New Lessons in Social studies. Teaching social communication should be an important part of our curriculum. Social behavior and learning are very significant aspects of the overall development of the child. We cannot ignore this essential topic in our academic section, it is the reason Social Science or Social Studies is included as the main part of our syllabus. But we can see many significant changes in students' social learning and social behavior within the last few years due to many changes in society and lifestyle.
Internet and Social Interaction
Technology development and the accessibility of new modes of communication is the main reason for this. Let's talk about how new communication devices change the student's daily routine and lifestyle, and why education departments and schools need to pay proper attention to this.
It is advisable that teaching social communication should be included in teacher training programs.
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Excessive uses of Online Communication
When the internet is not used as a means of communication, people communicate in another traditional way. There is a vast opportunity for social interactions. A person is gets-together with each other. As the internet is available and students use it in blooms, they get a wonderful means of communication.
Disciplined mobile behaviors for children.
Students spend a lot of time on the internet on social networking sites. It minimizes their time for many social activities such as get-togethers with real-life friends, relatives, and family members. Excessive and not-controlled use of the internet and social networking sites cause many disorders.
A key is combining progressive teaching practices and learning models with safe social media and digital learning tool use that actually results in improved student understanding.
Will Digital Learning Take Place The Traditional Learning?It is important to teach the students to use self-controlled and well-organized use of the internet and social networking websites. If there seems internet addiction, it needs to pay proper attention and there is a need to socialize.
Watching the Internet Addiction
Many students have been using the internet on their mobile phones. It gives them an opportunity to stay online every time. It is true that the internet is a powerful and amazing source of knowledge and communication, but there should be some guidelines for students to use the internet.
Furthermore, it is an indispensable thing to observe that they are using it properly and not going to be an internet addict. Likewise, it is a good idea to add a few topics in our syllabus about internet security, internet manners, disciplined use of the internet, and the healthy way to use the internet and social networking sites.
How technology has revamped the education sector?
It is a matter of the 21st century's teaching because the internet will be a part of our life, and it is affecting many things and habits. It is an important topic, so it should be included in teacher training programs or a part of social studies.
Social Interaction Training
As a responsible citizen, social behavior is a very influential thing for teachers/students and for anyone. We sometimes read in newspapers that there are few organizations that have been organizing social interaction programs for internet addicts. In 21st century's education, it is needed to provide proper social interaction training for teachers and students.
Maintaining online communication is essential, and maintaining real-life communication is also significant. As responsible teachers and parents, it is the main task to observe students' social communication, social behavior, and social skills. There may be included a few topics in teachers-training programs and parents-teachers gatherings.
Activity-Based Learning.
Technology is useful, but it needs to be used in a self-ordered and well-manner, so we can get maximum benefits from it.
In this article about “Internet and social interaction,” these are my ideas, and they are not expressing the views of any organization or authority. What is your opinion on this? Would you like to add something to this article? Your ideas are always welcome.
Anil Sahu
Education Today
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