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Internet and Education

Every aspect of education, whether official or informal, has been impacted by the Internet. The
internet has created limitless options for seekers in just this one field. Since widespread access
to the internet was made possible in schools, teaching and learning approaches have
undergone a thorough overhaul.

Many institutes have started offering online degrees and short courses. If you have an internet
connection and a smart device, you can get enrolled in any course. There are many platforms,
which are even offering free courses.

Since almost every smart device today has internet access, productivity, and creativity are
unrestricted when everything is available at the touch of a button. The internet has joined
instructors and students with the same interests online, regardless of their ethnicities and
locations, in addition to offering new teaching tools and compelling myths. Standardized
education has been dramatically lifted through knowledge exchange and international research.

The benefits of the current trend of constantly being online and accessible, outweigh everything,
including education. It makes the internet a crucial component of societal progress.

Positive Effect Of Social Media On Education

Social Media has become a vital part of a student’s social life. It is now regarded as a learning
platform that enhances student engagement and capabilities in many schools. These platforms
offer school children the opportunity to connect, get in touch, access information and research.
However besides its powerful impact, it also has some negative effects.

With the use of social media platforms in school, the students get motivated and fostered to
learn. Educational videos on YouTube, easy access to e-books, online notes, and learning via
video calls are major aspects that contribute to educational development.

Social Media helps boost creative skills in students by permitting them to learn and later execute
the same by doing it themselves. Quite frequently, a student’s hidden talent is revealed when
he/she starts to take pictures and use online editing skills to make it aesthetically appealing.

On the other hand, social Media platforms are a significant factor that is commencing distress
and obstacle of mind. These days students tend to lose their concentration from studying and
instead enjoy browsing on social media. All of this conveys to wastage of time without getting
anything from it.

With the extensive use of social media, students these days are varying more on such platforms
to gain information and knowledge instead of looking out for the same in books, journals, or
notes. Because it is straightforward to obtain data online, students’ reading habits and their
learning and research skills are diminishing.

Social media and education can complement one another if used effectively. Social media can
boost students’ motivation and creativity in learning, yet at the same time it can cause
distraction and reduce learning and research capability.

THE IMPACT OF SKIPPING SCHOOL

It is estimated that seven million students (K-12) in the United States miss 18 days or more each
year, and the concentration of that absenteeism is in middle and high schools. In some states,
as many as 1 in 3 high school students are absent on any given day.

Research shows that student achievement suffers after only five absences. Students who miss
more than ten days of school are more than 20 percent less likely to graduate from high school
than their peers and are 25 percent less likely of ever enrolling in any type of college. Those
who drop out are two and a half times more likely to be on welfare than high school graduates.
Those who do attend college are less likely to be prepared, more likely to enroll in remedial
class, and more likely to leave college before earning a degree.

The interviews revealed that most students face few or minor immediate consequences for
skipping school, and many do not think missing class impacts their grades, their chances of
graduating, or whether they’ll attend college. According to the report, more than 80 percent of
students who skip school once a week believe it is unlikely they will fall behind in class. Nearly
half of skippers are absent at least part of the day about once a week or more and 42 percent of
students said their parents “never” or “rarely” know when they skip school. Young people are
often unaware that skipping even a few days of school can dramatically affect their grades and
even decrease their odds of graduating.

According to the US Department of Education, skipping school is one of the first signs of trouble
in a young person’s life. Students are truant for different reasons. It’s important to find out the
reason they are skipping and address it directly.

Mental Health Problems


In recent years, there has been increasing acknowledgement of the important role mental health
plays in achieving global development goals, as illustrated by the inclusion of mental health in
the Sustainable Development Goals. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. People with severe mental
health conditions die prematurely – as much as two decades early – due to preventable physical
conditions.

Despite progress in some countries, people with mental health conditions often experience
severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma.
Many mental health conditions can be effectively treated at relatively low cost, yet the gap
between people needing care and those with access to care remains substantial. Effective
treatment coverage remains extremely low.

Increased investment is required on all fronts: for mental health awareness to increase
understanding and reduce stigma; for efforts to increase access to quality mental health care
and effective treatments; and for research to identify new treatments and improve existing
treatments for all mental disorders. In 2019, WHO launched the WHO Special Initiative for
Mental Health (2019-2023): Universal Health Coverage for Mental Health to ensure access to
quality and affordable care for mental health conditions in 12 priority countries to 100 million
more people.

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Challenges to mental health treatment access in underserved regions could be addressed by increasing investment in mental health infrastructure, training more mental health professionals, and leveraging technology for telehealth services. Additionally, community-based interventions that culturally adapt treatments and focus on local resources can be effective. Raising awareness through targeted campaigns to reduce stigma and integrating mental health services into primary health care systems can improve accessibility and effectiveness .

Mental health awareness is crucial for global development as it is included in the Sustainable Development Goals, with depression being a leading cause of disability and suicide a major cause of death among youth. Awareness helps reduce stigma, improve understanding, and encourage investment in mental health care and effective treatments. However, challenges include severe human rights violations, discrimination against those with mental health conditions, low effective treatment coverage, and substantial gaps between those in need and those receiving care. Addressing these challenges requires increased investment and research to enhance treatment access and quality .

Social media positively affects student learning by enhancing engagement and creativity, providing platforms for accessing educational videos, e-books, and learning resources like video calls. It fosters motivation and reveals hidden talents in students, such as through content creation and online editing. However, it also has negative impacts, such as causing distractions, reducing concentration, and leading to a decline in reading habits and research skills. Students often replace traditional research methods with quick searches on social media, potentially affecting their learning depth .

Truancy is regarded as an early indicator of future problems because it can signal underlying issues such as disengagement from education, family challenges, or mental health problems. It's a sign that students might face difficulties that affect their academic performance and broader life outcomes, such as lower graduation rates and reduced college enrollment. Interventions should focus on identifying the reasons behind a student's absences, which can include addressing mental health concerns, improving family communication, and enhancing school engagement through mentorship and tailored support programs .

The argument that internet-induced accessibility has diminished traditional research habits is supported by evidence that students increasingly rely on quick online searches instead of thorough research through books and journals. This shift misses the development of critical thinking and deep analysis skills that traditional methods encourage. Long-term implications include a potential superficial understanding of subjects, less originality in thought, and inadequacies in evaluating information credibility, which can affect future academic and professional capabilities .

Balancing social media integration in education requires creating frameworks that harness its benefits while minimizing distractions. Effective strategies might include setting clear guidelines for social media use during class, incorporating it as a tool for project-based learning to boost engagement, and teaching digital literacy to help students discern credible information. Gamifying educational content and using platforms to support collaborative learning tasks can also promote constructive use while maintaining focus on educational goals .

Access to the internet and online learning platforms plays a significant role in democratizing education by removing geographical and socioeconomic barriers. It allows learners from diverse backgrounds to access quality education and resources globally, promoting inclusive learning. Online platforms offer free or affordable courses, enabling equitable learning opportunities and fostering a global exchange of knowledge and ideas, which can lead to standardized education improvements on an international level .

The internet has revolutionized traditional educational methods by providing limitless options for learners and educators. It has enabled online degrees, short courses, and widespread knowledge access, which allows students to enroll in courses globally with just an internet connection and a smart device. This transformation facilitates productivity and creativity, connecting instructors and students worldwide, regardless of their locations. The implications for future learning environments include increased reliance on digital tools, a focus on self-paced and personalized learning, and potentially reduced emphasis on traditional classroom settings .

The misperception among students about absenteeism's impact suggests that educational policies need to emphasize attendance awareness and its importance. This can lead to initiatives focused on informing students about the strong link between attendance and academic success. Policies could also promote increased parental involvement by encouraging schools to create systems that report attendance discrepancies promptly to parents. Awareness programs should address the beliefs that skipping class doesn't harm academic progress, ensuring both students and parents understand the critical role of consistent attendance in educational outcomes .

School absenteeism has severe consequences for students, both academically and in their future lives. Research shows that academic achievement suffers after just five absences, and missing more than ten days makes students over 20 percent less likely to graduate from high school and 25 percent less likely to attend any college. Dropping out can lead to higher reliance on welfare and less preparation for college. Additionally, students who frequently skip school can fall behind significantly without realizing the impact on their grades and future opportunities, as they often underestimate the consequences of their absenteeism .

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