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ARTICLES

15 Middle School Movies That Support SEL in the Classroom

Posted on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:37 by Danny Wagner

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

Grades

6–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning

Reviews of Apps & Websites

3D Molecules Editor

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Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Design Tricks

Posted on by Daniel Vargas Campos

The tech we use every day is strategically designed to capture and hold our attention. And over time, companies have gotten "better" at knowing what pulls us in and keeps our eyes on the screen. This lesson is designed to help students learn about design tricks…

Subjects

mental health

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Reviews of Apps & Websites

ChatGPT

Approachable AI can enhance education but has limitations; causes concern

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Grades

9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

Virtual Field Trips Full of Learning Potential

Posted on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 16:14 by Christine Elgersma

Bring the world to your students with these free online experiences for your classroom.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Teachers' Essential Guide to Google Classroom

Posted on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 02:00 by Kate McGinnis

What is Google Classroom? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with your students.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Classroom Management, EdTech

ARTICLES

5 Ways to Promote Writing Across the Curriculum

Posted on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 01:01 by James Denby

When everyone teaches writing, everyone wins.

Subjects

writing

Grades

6–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Teacher Absent? How Tech Can Bridge the Gap

Posted on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 18:36 by Jamie Knowles

Empower subs and students to make the most of your sick days.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: CK-12

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Digital Well-Being: Evidence-Based Lessons for the Classroom

2023-08-31T18:00:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Family Coordinator/Liaison, Librarian, Media Specialist, Special education teacher, School counselor, Teacher, Technology coordinator

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

6–12

Topics

Education

VIDEOS

Social Media: Is Your Breaking News Broken?

5:07

The internet and social media give us tools to find out what’s happening almost instantly – sometimes even in real time. But how much can we trust the breaking news we see online? In this video, hear from two experts on the topic…

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Can Media Be Addictive?

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

The word "addiction" packs a heavy punch, and the research is inconclusive on whether it's truly accurate when it comes to digital device use. What's certain, however, is that as people use devices and apps more, profits increase for the companies who make them…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

11

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Empatico

Connect with classrooms around the world using built-in activities

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Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

My Values & Tech

Posted on by Daniel Vargas Campos

In this lesson, students explore their own values and consider how today's technologies make it easier or harder to live out different values. They also learn about how making choices that align with their values can promote a greater sense of well-being.This is…

Subjects

mental health

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12