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Creating a Cellphone Policy That Works for Everyone

Use this classroom activity to co-create norms and expectations with your students.

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Rosalind Wiseman

Grades

6–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Social and Emotional Learning in Digital Life

Help your students develop the SEL skills they'll need to navigate the digital world.

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

Pre-K–12

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15 Middle and High School Movies That Support SEL in the Classroom

Help students recognize and understand social and emotional themes in popular films.

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Danny Wagner

Grades

6–12

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Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Use these videos, articles, and activities to bring the achievements of Hispanic and Latino people into your classroom.

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

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5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Kelly Mendoza

Grades

K–12

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21 Fun Activities to Start the School Year

Create community, foster well-being, and set expectations as you go back to school!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Teach Middle Schoolers About Social Media with Fun Online Sim

These engaging activities can spark conversations about oversharing, digital footprints, cyberbullying, and more.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

6–8

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Encanto and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider the meaning of community.

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

1–5

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15 Great Movies for the STEM Classroom

Use these powerful films to teach problem-solving and nurture students' curiosity.

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Danny Wagner

Grades

1–12

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3 Steps to Secure Student Privacy

Use these simple tips to protect online privacy in your classroom.

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Discord

Everything you need to know about using Discord in the classroom.

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

5–12

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5 Videos That Get Teens Thinking Critically About Media

Use these videos and quick discussion activities to spark meaningful classroom conversations.

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Eisha Buch

Grades

9–12

Article

3 Essential Questions for EdTech Use

Avoid epic fails and get the most out of technology.

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Adam Vinter

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Easy Ways to Connect SEL to Common Digital Dilemmas

Integrating SEL might be easier than you think.

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Jennifer Ehehalt

Grades

K–12

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Teaching Digital Citizenship to Students Who Learn and Think Differently

Make sure all students have a chance to build these essential skills.

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Bob Cunningham

Grades

K–12