Videos

A researcher explains how the mechanics and tactics of gambling are being used in video games, especially random rewards and microtransactions like loot boxes.Related High School Lesson: Loot Boxes & the Cashless Effect (...

Two researchers explain the rising prevalence of AI deepfakes seen by teens, and discuss the online harms they cause.Related High School Lesson: Deepfake Nudes & Consent (opens in a new tab)

A researcher explains the increasing exposure of gambling content to teens, how prediction markets don't really differ from gambling, and the need for financial literacy to avoid manipulative marketing of gambling. Related Hi...

A series of clips from movies, TV, and social media showcase how products are subtly (and sometimes overtly) shown to audiences to influence their spending.Related High School Lesson: Spending Traps (opens in a new tab)

A social engineer explains how personally identifiable information (PII) can be revealed publicly, including your home address and phone number, and provides action steps to take if you've been "doxxed." Related High School L...

A researcher explains how sexting is seen by teens as a part of flirting in the digital age, and discusses the need to talk about the pressures, risks, and safety around sexting. Related High School Lesson: Dating Cultur...

The creator of the S.I.F.T. method explains how research has changed with AI, especially as it relates to curiosity, exploration, and using tech effectively.Related High School Lesson: How to SIFT with AI (opens in a new tab)...

A social engineer explains how social engineering manipulates trust, while providing advice to critically think and slow down before sharing online.Related High School Lesson: Hacking You: Social Engineering & AI (opens i...

High school students share reflections on the duality of social media as a place of both community and social comparison, in which their online selves may differ from their offline selves. Related High School Lesson: Soc...

High school students share experiences of falling for "fake" AI videos and information on social media, and share the importance of corroborating with trustworthy sources.Related High School Lesson: What's Real Online? (opens...

High school students share their understanding of how AI works and the responsibility of confirming information yourself. Related High School Lesson: How Does AI Learn? (opens in a new tab)

High school students share their perspectives on AI use in school, and how the purpose of school (and learning) are impacted by AI.Related High School Lesson: Does Our AI Policy Work for Us? (opens in a new tab)

High school students share their perspectives on AI deepfakes and the severe online harms that deepfakes can cause. Related High School Lesson: Deepfake Nudes & Consent (opens in a new tab)

High school students share experiences of spending money in video games, and the ways virtual currencies make it hard to track spending.Related High School Lesson: Loot Boxes and the Cashless Effect (opens in a new tab)