Our students have amazing opportunities to be the creators of tomorrow, but their incredible coding skills don't always indicate an understanding of the ethics and responsibilities of being a creator. It is essential that our computer science students have a…
This edWebinar will take educators into best practices around accessibility and help educators see the benefits of accessibility and why it matters to EVERY classroom. This presentation will have educators thinking about why increased…
This session will not tell you to ditch your computers and phones. It also won’t tell you, “If you do everything in this edWebinar, you’ll immediately be successful in freeing yourself from tech.” That’s not the point. Join Heather Barnard, a…
Technology and media have evolved exponentially since Common Sense Education launched Digital Citizenship Week 10 years ago. But while platforms have changed, many of the guiding principles for how we “show up” as our best selves online are…
Ten years ago, Common Sense established the first-ever Digital Citizenship Week. But the digital world looks a lot different today than it did in 2012. Digital citizenship has grown and evolved over the years, and at Common Sense, we've been leading the charge…
Today's classroom requires teachers and students to use digital tools for learning. How can we ensure that students know not just how to use digital tools for learning, but also to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically…
Join Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager of Education and Community Partnerships at Common Sense Media, for a very special conversation with international award-winning author and bilingual educator Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, the co-creator of …
Limiting the effects of cyberbullying requires a carefully planned framework with ongoing learning. It is a journey that shapes your school culture. What steps can we take today?
Leave with immediate action items to nurture a strong and…
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The ubiquity of media and technology in our lives has come with far-reaching implications: a culture of cynicism, disagreement over facts, increased incivility, and a rise in hate speech. Despite these challenges, we also have a generation of…
Join Daniel Vargas Campos, Education Specialist at Common Sense Education, to learn more about Digital Connections, a new interactive video series for middle school students. You can use this interactive at the beginning of the year…
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Back-to-school is the most wonderful time of the year! Educators are busy planning class goals for the year, setting norms and expectations for classroom device use, and supporting families with at-home tips and conversation starters.
In…
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Concerns about adolescents' mental health were already high before the pandemic, with many reporting increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. Worries about screen time and social media were also high, with many fearing that…
Games can enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. With thoughtful guidance, games can help children manage emotions, perspective take, demonstrate empathic concern, and exhibit prosocial…
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The expanding new media format of kids’ podcasts is not only an amazing screen-free entertainment source, but a valuable educational resource for kids of all ages – both in and out of the classroom. In this edWebinar we’ll navigate the…
Professional development for educators.Fred Rogers was more than a nice guy in a sweater — he was also a learning scientist who was decades ahead of his time. In this session, we’ll talk with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, authors…
