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Integrating Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Strategies for Effective Learning and Cyberbullying Prevention
- Author
- Shashi Yadav, Dr. Rajnish Agrahari
- Year
- 2025
- Publisher
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EduCrea Global Publications
Hailakandi, Assam, 788161 - DOI/Link
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- Abstract
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This research examines the potential integration of digital literacy (DL) and artificial
intelligence (AI) in the classroom, emphasizing how these tools might enhance learning
results and prevent cyberbullying. Digital literacy—which encompasses technological
proficiency, critical thinking, ethical awareness, and appropriate online conduct—has
become more important for equitable socioeconomic development in India, especially in the
post-pandemic age. National and state-led initiatives like Digital India, PMGDISHA, and
Kerala's Akshaya project demonstrate efforts to bridge the urban–rural digital divide, even if
barriers still persist due to limited access, especially for underprivileged communities. When
applied appropriately, artificial intelligence has the potential to create transformative
educational opportunities through administrative automation, adaptive learning platforms,
and intelligent tutoring—all of which are consistent with Sustainable Development Goal 4
and India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. AI might benefit teachers by removing
tedious tasks, increasing accessibility for a range of students, and customizing instruction.
However, to address ethical and infrastructural challenges, including algorithmic bias, data
privacy, unequal access, and an over-reliance on technology, robust regulatory frameworks,
teacher preparation, and inclusive infrastructure development are needed. Teenagers' wellbeing is still frequently at risk from cyberbullying due to the anonymity and reach of digital
platforms. It is linked to severe mental and physical health issues, including as depression,
anxiety, substance abuse, and social isolation. Victims, perpetrators, and "bully-victims" all
experience overlapping and worsening harms. By empowering students to recognize, reject,
and report dangerous behaviors, digital literacy acts as a preventive tool. This encourages
moral conduct and empathy on the internet. However, DL is not enough on its own; AIpowered moderation that makes use of machine learning and natural language processing
can identify harmful content. Identifying complicated language, comprehending context and
meaning, and preventing undetected misuse or false positives are some of the difficulties. In order to address cultural, psychological, and environmental issues, the article promotes a
multidisciplinary approach to AI design for online safety by fusing technological know-how
with social scientific perspectives. Training objective: Context-aware AI systems require
high-quality, diversified annotated datasets. Among the policy recommendations are
ensuring inclusive design for India's diverse population, integrating AI into middle school
curricula, expanding public-private partnerships for sustainable implementation, and
developing a National AI-in-Education Framework that prioritizes ethical governance,
infrastructure development, and AI literacy. By successfully integrating digital literacy and
artificial intelligence into its educational system, India can provide safe, hospitable, and
personalized learning environments and prepare its citizens to participate fully in the global
digital economy. This partnership has the potential to reduce cyberbullying, reduce
educational inequalities, and create a new generation of informed, resilient, and ethical online
citizens.
- Language
- ENGLISH
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