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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

Grades

K–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

Grades

K–12

Expert Review

Screencastify

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

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome

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

Expert Review

OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
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Based on review

Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well Being

Kickstart your digital well-being Journey! Join the Outreach team from Common Sense Education as they explore a back to school checklist to foster digital well being during the first month of school and beyond. Participants will learn how…

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 11 am – 12 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

ARTICLE

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

ARTICLE

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

Expert Review

Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

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

CURATED LIST

Best Tools for Back-to-School

Indispensable apps and sites that tech up your teaching.

Grades

Pre-K–12

INFORMATIONAL PAGE

Self-Paced Courses

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new teacher, we offer professional learning resources to help you flourish in a world infused with techno…

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

ARTICLE

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

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