There are two ways in which technology may become a medium for abuse rather than education. 2 of 2017) schools have an obligation to have in place a ‘student safety and protection policy’ approved by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority and must take all necessary measures to care for and protect their students’ rights.
Under the new Dubai Schools Law (Executive Council Resolution No. If a school is aware of these types of activities, but does not take action, there could be reputational, regulatory, and potentially even legal implications for that school. If pupils are engaging in cyberbullying activities, there could be consequences under a school’s disciplinary and code of conduct procedures.
It is becoming increasingly important for schools to educate students about the legal and appropriate use of the internet and to have policies which are clearly communicated to both staff and students. However, there are also concerns emerging from parents and teachers that this technology can be used for harm as much as it can be used for positive educational purposes.
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