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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Reading News Online (Quick Activity)

Posted on by Priscilla Santamaria

This activity is a shortened version of the Reading News Online lesson from our digital citizenship curriculum.

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

5

LESSON COLLECTIONS

Cybersecurity Essentials for Elementary and Middle School

Posted on by Daniel Vargas Campos

Help students learn foundational skills for protecting themselves online.

Grades

K–8

Topics

Privacy & Security

ARTICLES

Where to Find Common Sense at SXSWedu

Posted on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 02:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Check out our sessions on privacy, English learners, edtech, and SEL.

Subjects

English-Language Learning

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Professional Learning

ARTICLES

Privacy, Security, and Encryption

Posted on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:17 by Bill Fitzgerald

Privacy, Security, and Encryption are often used interchangeably. However, the distinctions between these terms merit closer examination.

Topics

Privacy

ARTICLES

The NGSS Explorer: Classroom Tools, Tips, and Lessons

Posted on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 02:00 by Danny Wagner

Quickly find hundreds of resources for your classroom.

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Ways Librarians Can Use Common Sense Education

Posted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 02:00 by Ryan Diyommo

Help students find new interests, collaborate with peers, and learn new things.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Professional Learning

ARTICLES

Presentation: Building Consensus on Privacy and Security

Posted on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 05:25 by Bill Fitzgerald

Privacy and Security can be difficult to discuss, yet building consensus within a school can be critical.

Topics

Privacy

ARTICLES

Initial Release of the Privacy Evaluation Questions

Posted on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 09:40 by Bill Fitzgerald

Learn more about the questions and process used to evaluate the privacy and security practices of educational technology.

Topics

Privacy

ARTICLES

Ignite Student Passions with Genius Hour

Posted on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 05:00 by Tamara Letter

Capture the joy of learning by giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity.

Grades

1–5

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Digital Redlining, Access, and Privacy

Posted on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 05:59 by Chris Gilliard

Filtering content is often done with good intent, but filtering can also create equity and privacy issues.

Topics

Privacy

ARTICLES

Do-It-Yourself Professional Development

Posted on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 02:00 by Rachelle Wooten

Seven ways to learn with Common Sense Education this summer.

Topics

Professional Learning

ARTICLES

Escape Summer Slump with the 4 Cs

Posted on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 02:00 by Darri Stephens

Share this list with your students' parents to keep kids learning all summer long!

Topics

Family Engagement

ARTICLES

3 Tips for Safe, Savvy Photo Sharing

Posted on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 02:00 by Darri Stephens

Encourage kids (and their parents) to be mindful about capturing memories.

Subjects

photography

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Privacy & Security, News & Media Literacy

ARTICLES

Safety, Risk, and Informed Decisions

Posted on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 08:48 by Bill Fitzgerald

Privacy evaluations are multifaceted, and informed decisions by professional educators are essential.

Topics

Privacy

ARTICLES

Evaluating Apps, Step by Step

Posted on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 13:42 by Bill Fitzgerald

When evaluating apps, a good triage helps set the stage.

Topics

Privacy