Digital devices put the world at our students' fingertips, whether with their own cell phones or with school-provided computers and tablets. But along with opportunities for powerful learning come the risks -- and realities -- of…
To join or find out more about our Ambassador and Recognition programs, visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognitionPlease join us in celebrating our 2024 Common Sense Education Ambassador of the Year, Dr. Desiree Ale…
Why are conspiracy theories so appealing? And what groups might benefit from the spread of conspiracy theories? In this video, Myles and other experts explain how our thinking is impacted by our beliefs and fears. They provide st…
Every day, we see -- and create! -- countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it’s clear that seeing and creating altered…
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…
During an election we might take political ads for granted, or just try to tune them out. But can we really ignore the fact that the political ads in our social media feeds are targeted specifically at us? Many political campaign…
Students learn the "Internet Traffic Light" poem, helping them understand how to assess "green sites" that are "just right" for them, versus "red sites" that are not appropriate.
¡La seguridad en línea es muy similar a la seguridad en nuestro vecindario! En este video, los estudiantes se aprenderán el poema “Semáforo de internet” para saber qué hacer cuando llegan a un sitio web no apropiado para ellos.
El poder del internet permite a los jóvenes conocer y ver lugares que no pueden visitar en persona. Pero, igual como viajar en la vida real, es importante que los jóvenes se mantengan seguros cuando “viajen” por las redes. En est…
In this short, introductory digital citizenship lesson, students meet Legs, one of the six Digital Citizen characters! Legs shares why it's important to stand up for the people we care about, explaining how we can do that online …
