Promoting Child Rights Through Use of Technology in the Classroom

Enabling young elementary‐school children to ask questions on a school‐based internet forum operated by educational psychologists

“…For the most part, elementary school children have the cognitive and behavioral abilities to consolidate some sort of understanding of crises (Munson, 2002). Yet their understanding of the situation and their ostensibly calm state during a crisis may mask inner turmoil that remains undetected by adults (Naser et al, 2020). Furthermore, this outward calm may conceal reactions that can emerge when the crisis is over (Terr, 1990).…”

“…A wide variety of psychological services ranging from general support to intensive therapy can be offered via the internet (Naser et al, 2020). One form of internet self‐help is forum participation.…”

“…Nevertheless, the reports described above indicate that children readily use forums when experiencing emotional distress. Today's children and teens, are proficient in technology and are capable of contacting professionals on their own, formulating their questions in their very own words, and actively asking for help (Naser et al, 2020). Thus, we expected that once the children were given the opportunity to ask questions in the forum, they would embrace it.…”