Share Paper: Building Digital Citizenship in Asia Pacific: A Review of Policy Readiness

  1. Maria Melizza Tan, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok), Thailand
  2. Jian Xi Teng, Consultant - UNESCO Bangkok, Singapore
  3. Jonghwi Park, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education (UNESCO Bangkok), Thailand
Tuesday, June 28 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Grand Ballroom AB

Abstract: This paper presents key findings of UNESCO’s Policy Review that took stock of the education sector’s readiness in fostering digital citizenship among children aged 0-18 years old. Participated by 22 Asia Pacific countries, the review addresses core indicators including availability of national curriculum for digital citizenship, policies that guide schools in mediating children’s appropriate use of ICT and capacitating teachers, schools’ online security measures, and adequate school infrastructure. Findings indicate that 1) more than half of the surveyed countries have not introduced the concept of safe, effective, and responsible use of ICT to their national curriculum, 2) national standards for ...