Inculcate online etiquette early on, say academicians

Google Chrome, Skype, Spotify: They may be handy to have running in the background all the time, but when you turn on your computer, programs like these just lead to you waiting and staring at the Windows boot screen for longer. — dpa

PETALING JAYA: Educationists are advising parents and teachers worried about their children’s behaviour online not to wait for the Education Ministry to formally introduce social media etiquette in schools.

Universiti Putra Malaysia vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Aini Ideris said lecturers and teachers should not wait for a ministry directive to start teaching children responsible and safe online engagement.