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Become a Common Sense Educator

We know that it's more important than ever to teach your students to use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Show your commitment to teaching 21st-century skills by becoming a Common Sense Educator by completing four steps: 

  1. Learn: Take one of our free courses/webinars
  2. Teach: Teach a digital citizenship lesson
  3. Engage: Support and engage your families by sharing a resource
  4. Reflect: Provide a brief reflection and apply

Completing these steps should take approximately three to five hours The actual application will take an additional five minutes. Common Sense Educators receive:  

  • The professional development and practice that builds your confidence teaching digital citizenship and integrating technology into your classroom, school, or district
  • A Common Sense Educator digital badge for your résumé or email signature
  • An invitation to apply to be a Common Sense Ambassador

Find detailed steps, links to resources, and apply using the Common Sense Educator Road Map. Make a copy and get started today! When you're ready to submit, simply fill out the application form that is linked on the Road Map.

Common Sense Educator Road Map

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Anyone who is an educator—whether a classroom teacher, administrator, tech coach, librarian, homeschool teacher, preservice teacher, parent coordinator, or community partner—can become a Common Sense Educator. Use the Digital Citizenship Curriculum Connections (K-5, 6-12) to plan and narrow down which Common Sense Education resource best fits your role and classroom curriculum.

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  • If you have further questions, please post in the Common Sense Education Community or email [email protected] with "Recognition" in the subject line. 
  • If you applied, you can check your status here.

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