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ARTICLES

15 Middle and High 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

ARTICLES

15 Great Documentary Movies for Middle and High School Classrooms

Posted on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 02:00 by Betsy Bozdech

Try one of these thought-provoking documentaries to get kids thinking (and learning).

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion, text analysis, Arts, film

Grades

6–9

Topics

News & Media Literacy

ARTICLES

25 Great Learning Podcasts for the Classroom

Posted on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 02:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Add diverse voices and fresh content to your lessons with free, high-quality podcasts.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion, forming arguments, speaking, using supporting evidence, Science, animals, geology, plants, weather, Social Studies, citizenship, civic engagement, cultural understanding, history

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Up Next! Bringing AI Literacy Lessons to Life with IDEA

2024-01-10T21:30:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Administrator, Librarian, Media Specialist, Teacher, Technology coordinator

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

6–12

Topics

Education

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Nurturing Digital Well-Being in K-12 Schools Through Collaborative Family Partnerships

2023-12-04T19:00:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Administrator, Family Coordinator/Liaison, School counselor

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education

LESSON COLLECTIONS

Digital Well-Being Lessons for Grades 6–8

Posted on by Daniel Vargas Campos

Research-based lessons to support students' social-emotional learning and digital well-being.

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

6–8

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Symbolab

All-too-easy tool for solving, and seeing, step-by-step math solutions

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

8–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

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.

Subjects

discussion

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, News & Media Literacy

ARTICLES

Winter Holiday Resources to Promote Connection and Inclusion

Posted on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 17:21 by Christine Elgersma

Go beyond the basic with opportunities for SEL and deeper understanding.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment, Social & Emotional Learning

ARTICLES

Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News

Posted on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 15:52 by Jeff Knutson

Age-based tips and lessons to help students process upsetting events.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning

ARTICLES

3 Essential Questions for EdTech Use

Posted on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 13:06 by Adam Vinter

Avoid epic fails and get the most out of technology.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Classroom Management, EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Teachers' Essential Guide to Discord

Posted on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:59 by Paul Barnwell

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

Grades

5–12

Topics

Education, EdTech

ARTICLES

Free Learning Resources for Native American Heritage Month

Posted on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 10:36 by Bianca DeJesus

Deepen your discussions around indigenous peoples of America with these resources.

Subjects

Social Studies, history, historical figures, social justice, cultural understanding, geography, power structures, cultural understanding

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Education, Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

CURATED LISTS

Classroom Tools That Use AI

Posted on by Bianca DeJesus

Introduce AI tools into your classrooms thoughtfully.

Subjects

Computer Science

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Digital Footprint & Identity, EdTech, Instruction & Assessment, Professional Learning

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Screencast-O-Matic

Create and edit sophisticated screencasts without breaking the bank

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch