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Offline and Off-Screen Activities for Minds-On Learning

Take learning offline with activities that engage kids in a variety of ways.

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

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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

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11 Great Books to Boost Digital Citizenship

Read, discuss, and pair with lessons to address important topics about digital life.

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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An Authentic Approach to Discussions About Digital Well-Being

Use this activity as an in-road to deeper conversations about digital life.

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Dr. Emily Weinstein

Grades

4–12

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Offline Digital Citizenship: Soft Skills to Support Strong Online Habits

Help students build the off-screen skills they need for their online lives.

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom

Kids are on screens more than ever. How can we make classroom screen time more meaningful?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Creating a Cellphone Policy That Works for Everyone

Use this classroom activity to co-create norms and expectations with your students.

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Rosalind Wiseman

Grades

6–12

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Reduce Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times

Tips and resources for news literacy, media balance, and healthy communication.

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Quick Digital Citizenship Activities for Middle and High School

Use these short, self-guided activities to create a positive culture around digital learning.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Kelly Mendoza

Grades

6–12

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Quick Digital Citizenship Activities for K–5

Use these short, self-guided digital citizenship activities and create a positive culture around digital learning.

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Kelly Mendoza

Grades

K–5

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3 Fun Ways to Teach Media Balance with #DeviceFreeDinner

Students can bring the learning home with these fun activities for classrooms and families.

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Are Phones and Social Media a Distraction in Museums and Galleries?

Get students thinking about how social media affects their experiences.

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

6–12

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What the Research Says About VR in Classrooms

Five research-based ways to use VR for learning.

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

1–12

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Expert Interview: Constance Steinkuehler

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Audrey Stokes