CBSE/DIR(ACAD)/2021 September 27, 2021
Circ u l a r No. A cad-96/2021
All Heads of the Schools affiliated with CBSE
Subject: Overcoming online gaming downsides – reg.
In the new era of technology, online gaming is very popular with children because of the
challenges it brings to the players which excite them and making them play more which
can lead to addiction. Online games can almost be found anywhere on any gaming
platforms such as PC’s, consoles, and mobile devices. Online gaming can be accessed
with the use of phone or a tablet which is a common factor in online game addiction
because children can easily play games anywhere anytime affecting their time for their
school and social life. Furthermore, the closure of schools due to pandemic has
increased use of mobile and internet by children.
However, online gaming has many downsides. Playing online games leads to a serious
gaming addiction which has been considered as a gaming disorder. The game is
designed in a way that each level is more complicated and complex than the previous
one. This causes a player to push themselves to the limit in order to progress in the
game. Therefore, playing online games with no restriction and self-limits leads many
players to become addicted and are eventually diagnosed with gaming disorder. The
gaming companies also emotionally compel the child to buy more levels and almost
force in-app purchases.
In view of the same, a one-pager advisory to parents and teaches has been prepared
by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government
of India. This one-pager advisory is attached herewith.
The School Heads are requested to widely circulate the advisory amongst all the
parents and teachers for educating them to take necessary action to overcome online
gaming downsides.
Dr. Joseph Emmanuel
Director (Academics)
Encl.: As stated above
‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,71 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इंस्टीटूिनलएररया, नई ददल्ली–110002
‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002
फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in ई-लेम/e-mail: mailto:[email protected].
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as
indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools
under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed
JeetSingh Marg, New Delhi-110016
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional
Area,Noida201309
3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old
Secretariat, Delhi-110 054
4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9,
Chandigarh-160017
5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791 111
7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
8. The Director of Education, S.I.E., CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, P.O.
744103,A&N Island
9. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community
Centre, Sector -3, Rohini, Delhi
10. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan,
DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
11. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No.
202,Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
12. All Regional Directors/Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this
circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective
Regions
13. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Assistant Secretary/SPS / Analyst, CBSE
14. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
15. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic
Website
16. In-Charge, Library
17. The Head (Media & Public Relations), CBSE
18. DS to Chairman, CBSE
19. SPS to Secretary, CBSE
20. SPS to Director (Academics), CBSE
21. SPS to Director (Information Technology), CBSE
22. SPS to Controller of Examinations, CBSE
23. SPS to Director (Training and Skill Education), CBSE
24. SPS to Director (Professional Examinations), CBSE
25. SPS to Director (CTET), CBSE
26. SPS to Director (EDUSAT), CBSE
27. Record File
Director (Academics)
‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,71 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इंस्टीटूिनलएररया, नई ददल्ली–110002
‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002
फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in ई-लेम/e-mail: mailto:[email protected].
Department of School E
duc ation & Literay
Advisory to Parents and Teachers on Children's Safe Online Gaming
Don'ts
Do not allow in-game purchases without parental consent To avoid in app purchases, OTP
based payment methods may be adopted as per RBl's guidelines
Avod credt/debit cards registration on apps for subscriptions Place an upper limit on
expenditure per transaction
Do not let children buy from the laptop or mobile they use for
directly gaming
Advise chldren not to download software and games from unknown websites.
Tell them to be beware of clicking links, images and pop-ups in the websites as they may
contain a Virus and harm the computer, and may contain age-inappropriate content.
AdvIse them not to give personal information over the Internet while downloading games
They should never share pers nal information with people in games and on gaming profile
AOVISe them not to communicate with strangers, including adults, through web cam, private
messaging or online chat, as it increases the risk of contact from online abusers, or bullying
from other players.
Advise them against engaging in game for long hours without taking a break considering
health aspects and addiction.
Do's
While playing online games, if something wrong happened, stop immediately and take a
screenshot (using the "print screen" button on the keyboard) and report it.
Help your child to protect their privacy online, get them to use a screen name (avatar) that
does not reveal their real name.
Use antivirus/spyware programs and configure web browsers securely using firewall.
Activate parental controls and safety features on the device or in the app or browser as it
helps restrict access to certain content and limit spending on in-game purchases.
Notify if a stranger tries to starta conversation about something inappropriate or requests
personal information.
Check the age rating of any games your child is playing
In case of a bullying, encourage not to respond and keep a record of the harassing messages
and report the behaviour to the game site administrator/block, mute or 'unfriend' that person
from their players list, or turn off the in-game chat function.
Play alongside your child to get a better sense of how they are handling their personal
information and who they are communicating with.
Help your child understand that some features in online games are used to encourage more
play and spending. Talk to them about gambling, what it is and its consequences both online
and in the physical world.
Always ensure that your child accesses internet from a computer placed in the family
space
Keep your eyes open for
Unusually secretive behaviour, mostly related to their online activity
A sudden increase in the time they spend online, especially social media
They seem to change screens on their device when approached
They become withdrawn or angry, after using the internet or sending text messages
Their device suddenly has many new phone num and email contacts
Install internet gateway at horne which has features like monitoring, logging and controling
the types of content that the children can access
Teachers need to keep an eye on falling grades and social behaviour of the students
If teachers observe something that may seem suspicious or alarming. they should inform the
school authorities immediately
Teachers should ensure that children are sensitized about the pros and cons of the internet
from time to time
Teachers should train students for secure configuration of web browsers& web applications
TO REPORT ANY UNTOWARD INCIDENT, USE THE FOLLOWING LINKS
National Helpline- https://cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/Helpline aspx
Statewise Nodal Of1Icers- htpsllcybercrime.gov.inWebform/Crime_NodalGrivanceListasp
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