Online Interaction Skills: The Essence and Ways of its Formation in Junior Schoolchildren

Abstract

The article reveals the essence of the concept of ‘online interaction skills’ as a complex new formation of junior schoolchildren's personality, which includes the ability to carry out online activities safely and ethically. Its main components are defined: motivational, content, procedural and control. The importance of developing students' values, knowledge, practical skills and self-esteem in the field of ethical and safe behaviour on the Internet is emphasised. Effective ways of forming these skills in primary school settings are outlined, including the use of flash mobs, didactic games, work with video content and thematic stories. Particular attention is paid to the potential of Ukrainian educational online resources (Dignity Online, Child Safety on the Internet, All-Ukrainian School Online, Diia. Education, etc.) that promote the development of digital ethics and safe interaction skills among younger students.