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Online Training on Safety in Cyber Space 2026 by CIET–NCERT | Free Learning Opportunity for Teachers and Students

In a world where learning, communication, and financial transactions increasingly happen online, cyber safety is no longer optional—it is essential. The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), under the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), is organising an online training programme titled “Safety in Cyber Space” from 19 to 30 October 2026 , as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The programme aims to empower students, teachers, teacher educators, and other learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically. Objectives of the Training The training will help participants: Understand the importance of cybersecurity in education and everyday life. Identify cyber threats such as phishing, cyberbullying, identity theft, malware, and online fraud. Practise safe use of digital devices, web browsers, email, and social media. Protect personal information and strengthen digital privacy. Recognise...

Library to Readiness 2026: “The Library Times”

Read • Research • Verify • Publish What happens when a library becomes a newsroom, research hub and creative studio ? 📰📚✨ The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology , brought this idea to life through “Library to Readiness 2026 – The Library Times” , an innovative library engagement activity for non-teaching staff. Four departments enthusiastically participated: 🔹 FE (BSH)  🔹 ELEC  🔹 INFT  🔹 CMPN   📰 From Readers to Publishers! Each department worked as an editorial team and created a four-page newspaper using library resources. Participants explored books, reference materials, newspapers, magazines, NPTEL, NDLI, AICTE e-Kumbh, ScienceDirect and other scholarly resources. Their newspapers featured: 📌 Front Page News 📖 Book Reviews 🔬 Research Simplified 🎓 NPTEL Spotlight 🗞️ Magazine Digest ✅ Fact Check 💡 Did You Know? 🧩 Puzzle & Quiz Corner 🔍 More Than Just a Newspaper The activity en...