Proud of my chinese roots. I think I can apply the Internet to our Chinese sayings & teachings (in bold).
A lot of discussions of the Internet had centred around digital divide, access, privacy, cyber security, regulations, human rights etc. The scope of Internet Governance is so extensive, sometimes it seems impossible for any studies at all. Break it down, take them one by one. I would especially love to study internet governance pertinent to my country. Closest to where my heart is at. And.... The harder you try to clench water in your palm, the more water escapes. It is when you step back, that you will scoop water gently, successfully. Same thing to internet governance in Singapore. Minimum regulations requires maximum cooperation.
While there are practical concerns in the fora, we may overlook some along the way, but it's alright. That is why internet studies is multi-disciplinary. Everyone has a part to play. Don't take more than you can manage.
While there are practical concerns in the fora, we may overlook some along the way, but it's alright. That is why internet studies is multi-disciplinary. Everyone has a part to play. Don't take more than you can manage.
Back to Safer Internet Day, I would highlight just one aspect. Just one. The group most at risk for cyber-bullying. Children and teenagers. Just because cyber-bullying occurs, that does not mean we should deter usage. Rather, education. What? Education? Hadn't education been in place?
Yes. Cyber wellness education programmes, like the one I had in school focused on letting us know how to manage time, addiction, and a superficial understanding of cyber-bullying. I think bullying takes on a lot of forms and just a superficial graze on the topic is not going to meet its objective. Knowing about it won't lead to solution. Stop telling the kids to tell an adult and assume case closed.
Tell the adults, and then.. We need to go above and beyond to let victims know that it's okay to be cyber-bullied. It happens to everyone! We also need to teach them how to manage. Manage their reactions, emotions and actions. It's a good growing up lesson.
Let's all take on social responsibility to ensure a safer online environment. Be considerate for other users, and keep a look out.
Happy Safer Internet Day.
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