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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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6 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

Give students a chance to connect with each other and be heard.

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

3–12

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21 Fun Activities to Start the School Year

Create community, foster well-being, and set expectations as you go back to school!

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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15 Great Documentary Movies for Middle and High School Classrooms

Try one of these thought-provoking documentaries to get kids thinking (and learning).

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Betsy Bozdech

Grades

6–9

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Learn simple but important ways to evaluate your edtech choices.

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Danise Olague

Grades

Pre-K–12

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27 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year

Give your students closure and highlight their accomplishments with these creative ideas.

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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4 SEL Strategies for the Transition Back to In-Person Learning

Support students' and families' mental health and well-being during this challenging time.

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Jamie Nunez

Grades

K–12

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Essential Digital Citizenship Lessons for the Coronavirus Pandemic

Support the transition to distance learning and help students think critically and compassionately about what they see online.

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

K–12

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Why and How to Use YouTube Video Essays in Your Classroom

Use this unique art form to build your students' media-literacy skills.

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

6–12

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23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

K–12

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Social and Cultural Literacy Resources for Classrooms

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for social justice- and equity-focused educators.

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about media literacy.

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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What Do Students Think About Cyberbullying?

How one teacher helps her students unpack what cyberbullying is, what it isn't, and what they can do about it.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

3–6

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Use the #TakeAKnee Protests to Explore the Legacy of Black Athletes and Activism

Get students to connect Colin Kaepernick to Jesse Owens and consider the political history of sports.

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Patrick Johnson

Grades

10–12