Special circular issued on use of social media tools in schools

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Colombo, November 08 (Daily Mirror) - The Ministry of Education has issued a special circular on the use of “social media tools” in school education and communication.

J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, has issued the circular to all school principals and education authorities.

According to the circular, social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram were initially introduced to help students recover missed learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These tools are still widely used by students today,” the Ministry said.

However, the Ministry noted that it has been receiving reports of negative effects associated with students’ use of these applications, which has prompted the Ministry to issue the circular.

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Jayampathi Friday, 08 November 2024 06:56 PM

It is not practical to stop using social media by imposing restrictions or rules. There are lot of uncorralled opportunities' in the society to use various social media platforms. We need to educate the youth how to use it and identify the good and bad. Govt needs to be practical.

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K Perera Saturday, 09 November 2024 02:10 AM

Where is the circular itself?

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Lol Saturday, 09 November 2024 04:53 AM

So what the hell does the circular say???

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Suhada malli Monday, 11 November 2024 01:16 AM

Is the govt trying to make opposition leader Sajith Premadas Island wide donations of smart boards to school look a waste? When the priority of the country is how to earn more dollars suddenly worrying about whatsaap usage in schools looks very political rather than well thought if. President AKD please dont go back to the same old story.

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