Category: A Step Ahead

Navigating morality in the digital age

Neerja Singh
Social media has amplified ethical conversations, driving activism but also enabling misinformation and online shaming. Neerja Singh explores how we can navigate this digital moral landscape responsibly.

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Stopping the [doom]scroll

Neerja Singh
How does endless scrolling affect children’s focus, learning, and emotions? Neerja Singh shares some digital habits that can encourage deep learning in the age of short-form content.

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Why digital citizenship matters

Neerja Singh
Navigating digital etiquette: In a world driven by technology, teaching digital citizenship is as essential as teaching table manners once was. Neerja Singh explores how we can prepare students to thrive responsibly online.

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The Cinderella Syndrome

Neerja Singh
Are you or someone you know, waiting for life to magically change, like in a fairy tale? Neerja Singh explores “Cinderella Syndrome,” a psychological condition that causes people to wait for outside validation or a quick fix to their problems. She shares examples from media, hustle culture, and relationship expectations, and writes about how this mindset can harm our happiness and success.

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Balancing compassion and consequences

Neerja Singh
How can we maintain a loving relationship with the younger generation while enforcing rules? Neerja Singh writes that setting boundaries and combining compassion with clear consequences can help young people grow into responsible, well-adjusted adults.

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The harm that AI can cause

Neerja Singh
Privacy, cyberbullying, and technology misuse has raised serious concerns among students. Neerja Singh writes about a growing global trend where AI-generated and altered images are used to harrass minors. How can schools educate students, teachers, and parents about online privacy and the responsible use of technology?

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The three Cs of modern education

Neerja Singh
In an age marked by technological advancements and globalization, Neerja Singh highlights the need for modern education to focus on the three Cs: critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. She writes about how these essential skills can be nurtured in the classroom to prepare students for an increasingly complex world.

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The peer pressure of tomorrow

Neerja Singh
Peer pressure driven by social media is a major challenge today. Do we realize its impact on the youth? Can we help the youth with the skills, knowledge and support systems they would need to deal with this?

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Sporting horizons

Neerja Singh
Sports broadcasting has come a long way from the days of the radio. Today with games streaming online and the many features that digital technology offers them, fans are

more involved participants in sporting events. The digital world is changing the way fans and athletes interact, transforming the sporting world.

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