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From the News Desk
Friday, 7. March 2008
Be Net Smart, Learn More About Internet Safety in Schools
Google India has launched an Internet safety campaign called ‘Be NetSmart’ across India. The aim of this campaign is to educate young Web users on how to use the Internet intelligently and stay safe online.
'Be NetSmart' is an interactive campaign focused on students in sixth standard and above. Through this campaign Google aims to educate over 25,000 students only in Mumbai city and till now this campaign has reached 15,000 students, 300 teachers and 30 schools.
Shailesh Rao, Managing Director, Google India said, "Nowhere in the world is the idea that young people are the future truer than in India, so it is critical to empower our youth with all the tools that will help them build a better life. The Internet is feeding the curiosity of youth - encouraging them to ask new questions and to expand the boundaries of their knowledge. The 'Be NetSmart' campaign is a step towards ensuring their safety online, while they continue to explore limitless possibilities."
The sessions in schools cover topics that range from maintaining confidentiality and not interacting with strangers online, to tips on downloading content, posting pictures, online chatting etc. However, apart from students, parents and teachers are also being educated on the same with topics such as Internet awareness and the need to be involved with children.
The campaign which was launched in Mumbai has its volunteers from Mumbai police and Google employees who have already visited English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Urdu-medium schools in Mumbai to conduct this campaign. Google India is in talks with police organizations in various cities across the country about forging partnerships to educate students, teachers and parents in the local communities.
'Be NetSmart' is an interactive campaign focused on students in sixth standard and above. Through this campaign Google aims to educate over 25,000 students only in Mumbai city and till now this campaign has reached 15,000 students, 300 teachers and 30 schools.
Shailesh Rao, Managing Director, Google India said, "Nowhere in the world is the idea that young people are the future truer than in India, so it is critical to empower our youth with all the tools that will help them build a better life. The Internet is feeding the curiosity of youth - encouraging them to ask new questions and to expand the boundaries of their knowledge. The 'Be NetSmart' campaign is a step towards ensuring their safety online, while they continue to explore limitless possibilities."
The sessions in schools cover topics that range from maintaining confidentiality and not interacting with strangers online, to tips on downloading content, posting pictures, online chatting etc. However, apart from students, parents and teachers are also being educated on the same with topics such as Internet awareness and the need to be involved with children.
The campaign which was launched in Mumbai has its volunteers from Mumbai police and Google employees who have already visited English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Urdu-medium schools in Mumbai to conduct this campaign. Google India is in talks with police organizations in various cities across the country about forging partnerships to educate students, teachers and parents in the local communities.
