We Think Digital Initiative in Pakistan

About the Program:

With the advent of information and communication technology, the whole world has been transformed to a global village and this digital transformation is deep, enduring and dynamic. This revolution has not only originated a whole new concept of digital world - a place where people are connected beyond borders- but also profoundly altered the way we think, learn, communicate and act. With society at the heart of this rapid transformation, Idara-e-Taleem-O-Aagahi in partnership with FACEBOOK has launched a specialized awareness program-We Think Digital-to provide digital literacy and citizenship and promote responsible use of internet.

We Think Digital program aims at educating 200,000 students (age group-13 to 18 years) and 5,000 teachers of both public and private schools across 12 districts of Pakistan.

The program provides training and educational materials on important skills on online privacy, protecting digital identities, critical thinking, promoting respectful and empathetic online behavior and tackling false information.

Let’s harness digital technology to build a world that we not only want, but need.

What is "Digital Citizenship"?

Digital citizenship is synonymous to engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology in a digital world. It is closely aligned to civics in a traditional sense, where understanding digital media and being able to use it is becoming a vital part of active citizenship.

Important:

Digital Citizenship & ICT has been included in Phase I of SNC (Single National Curriculum). For reference please review this link: http://www.mofept.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/SNC%20Social%20Studies%204-5.pdf

Objectives:

•   Creating awareness regarding cyberbullying and potential abuse over internet
•   Spreading awareness regarding safe internet practices
•   Aiding children, adolescents and youth groups on how to navigate digital spaces and help develop their own unique identities
•   Inculcating the habits and attitudes needed for positive behavior online in children/adolescents/youth groups
•   Instructing children, adolescents and youth groups on how to engage with the community and using online tools for advocacy and social awareness
•   Introducing the concept of Digital Citizenship to children, adolescents and youth groups

Project Design

The program will be executed in 3 phases targeting students/adolescents/youth/teachers across 12 districts of Pakistan.

Each phase has following engagement activities/tasks:

•   1.Inception Workshop: an orientation session with schools owners/heads.
•   2.3-Days Capacity Building Workshop: a comprehensive 3 days activity-based teachers’ training is conducted to foster digital literacy skills.
•   3.School roll out: trained teachers will deliver digital literacy content to students.