Despite warnings from psychologists who fear an across-the-board increase in bullying as the education industry moves online.

A new study by Boston University has found that online learning has led to a 33 per cent and 20 per cent reduction in Google searches for the keywords 'bullying at school' and 'cyberbullying', respectively. According to the study's authors Andrew Bacher-Hicks, Joshua Goodman, Jennifer Green and Melissa Holt, this fact contrasts with the belief that moving schools online would greatly increase bullying. Interestingly, cyberbullying increased during the summer break in 2020 and began to decline again after the school year restarted. However, after schools went back offline, bullying rates didn't return to pre-covid levels.

Among the reasons why bullying has declined, researchers cite a lack of offline contact with the perpetrators of bullying. Another reason is the increased structured time spent online, that is time spent studying rather than mindlessly scrolling through feeds.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five schoolchildren gets bullied offline each year, and one in six is bullied online. In addition, a new study highlights that both the perpetrators and victims of bullying have psychological problems.

Mila Smart Semeshkina and the Lectera platform are the finalists of the EdTech Awards 2023!

The EdTech Awards are given out annually to recognize those who have contributed to the development of high-tech education, making it more accessible and effective for students worldwide.

WE Convention — the hottest event in Dubai this spring

This spring, on March 7-8, Dubai will host the first annual Women’s Empowerment Council convention, which will bring together 2,000 guests from around the world and introduce 100 speakers from different industries.

Five skills you should improve this winter! Mila Semeshkina's top tips for Forbes

We all have our own traditions to make the winter holidays unforgettable.

Worldwide online education news: the autumn of 2022

How are people learning this autumn around the world? Here are some of the most exciting news stories we've come across.

Education news digest: strikes, attacks, bypassing firewalls, and changes in education systems and global rankings

More than one storm cloud has passed in the world of education since we updated our Education Digest column. Of course, universities, schools and online platforms did not descend into chaos, but they definitely faced old threats in a new guise.

Mila Semeshkina on the cover of April Forbes Club!

Lectera already has offices in Moscow, Miami, and Dubai and plans to open a representative office in Europe.

April education news

No matter what is happening in the world, learning remains an integral part of our lives. So, following our usual tradition, we have gathered together for you the most positive and exciting April news from the field of education to inspire you in your May educational exploits!

Lectera.com Recognized as one of the Top 10 Florida Tech Startups 2022 by Startupcity

A panel of industry experts selected Lectera.com based on an evaluation of the company's achievements and innovations in the education sector.

The top 10 educational news stories from 2021: Lectera edition

Did you know that first-ever correspondence courses were the forebears of modern online education? They first appeared back in 1728.

New course category at Lectera. Master a new profession! 

We have great news for you: Lectera now has a new online career course category!