National Campaign on the Safe Use of Internet in Schools

Source in Arabic: ESCWA ENACT Case Study - Safe Use of Internet, Morocco

The Ministry of National Education Preschool and Sports in Morocco organizes a national campaign to raise awareness on the Safe use of Internet in schools. The campaign coincides with the Safer Internet Day and extends throughout February of each year; and it includes activities that address the risks that accompany the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and promote the safe and balanced use of Internet, through simplifying and introducing the basic rules of cybersecurity.

Principles supported

Responsiveness
Trust
Effectiveness
Transparency

Technology focus

Connectivity (high speed internet/broadband) technologies - Cybersecurity technologies

Purpose

Introducing good practices and sharing tips for a safe Internet use among children.
Introduce children, parents and teachers to the risks related to digital technologies.
Provide parents and teachers with practical solutions and tools for teaching and protecting children online.

Contributors/ Partners

Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
Digital Development Agency - ADD
Moroccan Centre for Multi-technical Research and Innovation - CMRPI

Functions and/or Features

Monitoring the implementation of the initiative and supervising the organization of training workshops.
Partners of the initiative sometimes participate in training workshops.

Outcomes

This initiative became an annual campaign and the participants, of professors and coordinators, gained experience in organizing training workshops. The campaign also presents an opportunity for innovation and creation of new means for promoting a digital culture and safe use of Internet.

Challenges

Reaching all stakeholders in the education sector to allow the campaign to reach all educational institutions.
Need for a continuous review and development of the means and tips provided, to follow the developments in Internet.