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Digital Citizenship Week is October 14–18!

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WEBINARS & EVENTS

Online Safety: Parenting Tips for Kids and Teens

In today's connected world, helping kids and teens protect their privacy and maintain a positive online identity is critical to their future and overall well-being. Join us for a 30-minute chat to get tips and tools on fostering a safer digital environment for…

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 4 pm – 4 :30pm PDT

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K–12

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INFORMATIONAL PAGE

Family Engagement Resources

For kids, digital life is real life. It's where they build friendships, take a stand on issues, and do so much more. Encourage kids and their familie…

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Screencastify

Screen-recording tool facilitates outside-of-the-box instruction

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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome

ARTICLE

5 Talking Points About Tech for Your Back-to-School Night

Answer parents' questions about tech before they ask.

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

VIDEO

Dealing with Digital Distraction in the Classroom

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…

Time

2:39

Grades

6–12

INFORMATIONAL PAGE

Family and Community Engagement Program

Partnering with families is essential for student success—and their digital-well-being.

We know. Kids are constantly using devices in and out of school for learning and connection—meanwhile, the adults in their lives are trying to keep p…

Grades

Pre-K–12

CURATED LIST

Best Tools for Back-to-School

Indispensable apps and sites that tech up your teaching.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Expert Review

SpacesEDU

Platform for student work and messaging celebrates student growth

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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

ARTICLE

Free Back-to-School Templates for Teachers and Families

Help students and their families lay the foundation for a positive, successful school year.

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

ARTICLE

How to Help Prevent AI Use for Plagiarism

Stop cheating before it starts with these tips.

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

ARTICLE

Should Your School Have a Cellphone Ban?

Use these tips to determine what will work best for your school community.

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Jamie Nunez

Grades

K–12

Expert Review

Brisk Teaching

Automated busywork and guidance help teachers harness AI's potential

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning This Summer

Join Common Sense for an empowering webinar where we will explore tips to keep your kids engaged, active, and ready for the upcoming school year. From exciting learning apps to creative projects, we'll share practical ways to ensure a summer filled with learning…

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5 pm – 5 :30pm PDT

Grades

Pre-K–12

VIDEO

Device Advice: Managing Device Distractions

There are so many fun things to do on our devices, but at times, that can make them a bit of a distraction. Join Head and Arms as they teach us ways to refocus our attention and manage device distractions.

Time

1:17

Grades

K–5

VIDEO

Device Advice: Why We Pause for People

When we take a pause from our devices, it shows people we care and prepares us to actively listen to others. Join the Digital Citizens as they show us the importance of pausing our devices to give people our full attention.

Time

1:21

Grades

K–5