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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

Article

Free Learning Resources for Black History Month (And Beyond)

Help learners celebrate Black history with these videos, lessons, podcasts, and more.

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-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

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Learn simple but important ways to evaluate your edtech choices.

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Danise Olague

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Ralph Breaks the Internet: SEL & Digital Citizenship Movie Guide & Lesson Plan

Help students examine how relationships evolve and discuss digital citizenship topics.

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–5

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Keeping Your Students (and Yourself) Safe on Social Media: A Checklist

Learn how to keep personal information confidential on social media.

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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What Is Cancel Culture, and Does It Change Things for the Better?

Use this free lesson plan to help students think critically about resolving conflicts and seeking social change in the digital world.

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

8–12

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Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Appealing?

Use this free lesson plan to help students think critically about conspiracy theories and how to respond to them.

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Daniel Vargas Campos

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Do Algorithms Influence Our Lives and Our Democracy?

Use these free lesson plans to help students think critically about how algorithms influence our lives.

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Erikk Henderson-Hood

Grades

8–12

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News Literacy Lessons to Help Students Understand Election Media

Use these free lesson plans to help students apply media literacy skills in a real-world context.

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

8–12

Article

News & Media Literacy 101

Teach your students foundational news and media literacy skills with these free lesson plans.

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

K–12

Article

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Classroom and Online

Help all students build digital citizenship skills for more inclusive, positive, and safer schools.

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

Article

How to Find Learning Opportunities in Video Games Kids and Teens Love

Resources to help you unlock the learning potential in popular games.

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Tips and Strategies to Boost Student Engagement

Bring students back into the fold with approaches that help spark class participation.

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12