Ghanaian education-focused content creator, Jonilar, known in private life as Jonathan Nii Laryea, is calling for the development of a comprehensive policy to regulate the type of online content teachers create with their students.
Jonilar, who has built a reputation for using digital platforms as tools for learning and advocacy, says the internet must be intentionally shaped into a “powerful classroom” and a safe space for children in schools.
According to him, while social media has evolved into a platform for discovering future stars and nurturing talent, there is an urgent need for clear guidelines to protect students and maintain professional standards in educational content creation.
“As a content creator focused on education, especially making the internet a powerful classroom and a safe space for children in schools, I believe we need to build a policy to guide the kind of content teachers can create with their students,” he stated.
He stressed that such a policy should clearly define what type of content is allowed and what should be disallowed, to prevent potential misuse and safeguard the welfare of minors featured online.
Jonilar further indicated that the conversation should not be left to content creators alone. He believes the Ghana Education Service must play a central role in shaping and enforcing these guidelines.
He argues that with proper regulation and collaboration between educators, policymakers, and digital creators, Ghana can harness the full potential of online platforms to equip the younger generation with skills for the future while ensuring their safety and dignity.