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AI Movies, Books, and Podcasts to Discuss in the Classroom

Posted on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 09:46 by Christine Elgersma

Use media to start important conversations about artificial intelligence.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy

ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Posted on Thu, 10/19/2023 - 14:55 by Christine Elgersma

Here's what educators can do as this technology evolves.

Grades

3–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, EdTech, Instruction & Assessment, News & Media Literacy, Privacy & Security

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

Posted on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 08:00 by Daniel Vargas Campos

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Social & Emotional Learning

Teach Middle Schoolers About Social Media with Fun Online Sim

Posted on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:15 by Daniel Vargas Campos

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

Grades

6–8

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Instruction & Assessment

Teachers' Essential Guide to Cybersecurity

Posted on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 11:24 by Laurie Salvail

Learn about the basics every educator and student should know.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Privacy & Security

3 Steps to Secure Student Privacy

Posted on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 15:17 by Christine Elgersma

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

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Privacy & Security

5 Videos That Get Teens Thinking Critically About Media

Posted on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 12:00 by Eisha Buch

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

Grades

9–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Instruction & Assessment

Easy Ways to Connect SEL to Common Digital Dilemmas

Posted on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:29 by Jennifer Ehehalt

Integrating SEL might be easier than you think.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Social & Emotional Learning

Teaching Digital Citizenship to Students Who Learn and Think Differently

Posted on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 02:00 by Bob Cunningham

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

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Equity & Inclusion

How to Handle Pornography at School and at Home

Posted on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 06:00 by Paul Barnwell

They'll see adult content. Here's what we can do.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy, Family Engagement

Teachers' Essential Guide to Viral Online Challenges

Posted on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 15:27 by Christine Elgersma

Everything you need to know about TikTok and YouTube challenges that start online and leak into the classroom.

Grades

3–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Digital Footprint & Identity, News & Media Literacy

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

Posted on Wed, 11/16/2022 - 15:53 by Christine Elgersma

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

Grades

3–5

Topics

Cyberbullying & Hate Speech, Digital Citizenship, Social & Emotional Learning

Free Back-to-School Templates for Teachers and Families

Posted on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 00:04 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Help students and their families lay the foundation for a positive, successful school year.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Family Engagement

Do Algorithms Influence Our Lives and Our Democracy?

Posted on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 12:55 by Erikk Henderson-Hood

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

Grades

8–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy

Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Appealing?

Posted on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 11:39 by Daniel Vargas Campos

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

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy