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Digital Dilemmas for Educators to Discuss

Start important conversations about AI, social media, and more with these scenarios.

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

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K–12

Webinars & Events

Kids’ Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters

Just like the doors in our homes keep us safe by letting us decide who comes in, students need “privacy doors” to protect their personal information online. Cybersecurity can sound like a big, technical topic, but it doesn’t have ...

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 10 am - 11 am PST

Grades

K–8

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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 November 7, 2025 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

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AI, SEL & Well-Being

Learn and teach about the ways to prevent artificial intelligence's potential harms.

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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A Community-First Approach to Cellphone Bans

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

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Jamie Nunez

Grades

K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

What is E-rate? And what does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? Learn more about this federal program for schools and libraries.

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Kelly Mendoza

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance

Kids are on screens more than ever. How can we include media and tech with well-being in mind?

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Viral Online Challenges

Everything you need to know about TikTok and YouTube challenges that start online and leak into the classroom.

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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Copyright, Creative Commons, and Fair Use in the Classroom

Learn the law, find free resources, and teach the rules to students.

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Decrease Digital Distraction and Elevate Attention Spans

Beyond cellphone bans, use these tips to increase students' ability to pay attention in class.

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News

Age-based tips and lessons to help students process upsetting events.

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

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New Digital Literacy & Well-Being Lessons: Human Skills for Digital Citizenship

Here's why we created a whole new curriculum.

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Eisha Buch

Grades

K–12

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When Families Ask About Healthy Digital Habits and Quality Content

Share these age-based tips in your communications with parents and caregivers.

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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30 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

K–12

Webinars & Events

Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media

With AI tools in kids’ pockets, deepfakes in their feeds, and new platforms emerging monthly, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch, former educator and cu...

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

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K–8