Digitalization of Upbringing and Education in Relation to Shifted Socialisation of Polish Students

AbstractThe article discusses modern children's/students’ space of life which is outlined by electronic media. They tend to determine the process of upbringing, education as well as socialisation. The above mentioned processes, including primary socialisation which is typically initiated by the family, are now influenced by media. Undoubtedly, mass media and hypermedia provide numerous educational opportunities. On the other hand, they may have negative implications for children since virtual reality, which is obviously different to the real world, tends to generate new threats or risks especially to psychological and physical development. Children might be put at risk of Internet abuse or addiction. The closing part of the article emphasises the necessity for media education such as learning media skills and competencies as well as raising the Internet awareness