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Teaching Democracy: Election Resources for Every Grade

Integrate news and media literacy early and often!

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Lynn Salehi

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1–12

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WEBINARS & EVENTS

Digital Citizenship for K-12: Thinking Outside the Box

Get ready for a fun and interactive adventure through the digital world! Join Lisa Highfill, a middle school teacher at Pleasanton Virtual Academy, and Dr. An Wren, an elementary educator in a large urban school district, for a special edWebinar…

Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 10 am – 11 am PDT

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K–12

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Teaching Civil Discourse and Critical Thinking: Beyond the Headlines

 With the upcoming election and current events, it is essential for students to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate information accurately. Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Education Manager at Common Sense Education, and Dr. Steve…

Monday, Sep. 23, 2024 1 pm – 2 pm PDT

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4–12

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Microsoft Copilot

AI companion generates text, images, some mistakes

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9–12

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Free, Paid

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Web, iPad, iPhone, Android, iPod Touch

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Help Students Fact-Check the Web Like the Pros

Build news and media literacy skills to separate fact from fiction.

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Jeff Knutson

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Pre-K–12

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Screencastify

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

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Based on 4 reviews
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3–12

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Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome

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OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

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1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Lessons and Tools for Teaching About Artificial Intelligence

Help your students understand the impacts and uses of AI.

Grades

2–12

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25 Movies to Discuss Media Literacy

Use these selections and discussion questions to boost media literacy skills.

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

5–12

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Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Kindle Fire

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Best Tools for Back-to-School

Indispensable apps and sites that tech up your teaching.

Grades

Pre-K–12

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Training Course: AI Foundations for Educators

This is a foundational course designed to introduce you to artificial intelligence and the ethical considerations you should keep in mind when integrating this technology into your teaching.Go to training

Monday, Jul. 1, 2024 11 am – 12 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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Practical Tips for Teachers to Use AI

Learn about effective prompt engineering, AI tools, and more.

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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5 Must-Have Google Search Tips for Students

Is Google OK for formal research? Sure ... if you know how to use it.

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

3–12

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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