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Plan for Positive Digital Culture: Being Proactive with Cyberbullying

Limiting the effects of cyberbullying requires a carefully planned framework with ongoing learning. It is a journey that shapes your school culture. What steps can we take today? Leave with immediate action items to nurture a strong and…

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 1 pm – 2 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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Media Literacy and Civic Learning Activities to Promote Student Agency

View recording The ubiquity of media and technology in our lives has come with far-reaching implications: a culture of cynicism, disagreement over facts, increased incivility, and a rise in hate speech. Despite these challenges, we also have a generation of…

Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

7–12

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Start the School Year with Positive Digital Connections

  Join Daniel Vargas Campos, Education Specialist at Common Sense Education, to learn more about Digital Connections, a new interactive video series for middle school students. You can use this interactive at the beginning of the year…

Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PDT

Grades

5–8

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Back-To-School Checklist for Positive Media and Tech Use

View recording Back-to-school is the most wonderful time of the year! Educators are busy planning class goals for the year, setting norms and expectations for classroom device use, and supporting families with at-home tips and conversation starters. In…

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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Tweens, Teens, Tech, and Mental Health: What the Research Says and What You Can Do

View recording Concerns about adolescents' mental health were already high before the pandemic, with many reporting increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. Worries about screen time and social media were also high, with many fearing that…

Wednesday, Jul. 27, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

5–12

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Gaming for Good: How Games Can Support Social-Emotional Learning

Games can enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. With thoughtful guidance, games can help children manage emotions, perspective take, demonstrate empathic concern, and exhibit prosocial…

Monday, Jun. 20, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

4–12

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How to use Podcasts as a Powerful Learning Tool for Kids

View recording  The expanding new media format of kids’ podcasts is not only an amazing screen-free entertainment source, but a valuable educational resource for kids of all ages – both in and out of the classroom. In this edWebinar we’ll navigate the…

Monday, May 23, 2022 1 pm – 2 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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What We Can Learn from Mister Rogers' Blueprints

 Professional development for educators.Fred Rogers was more than a nice guy in a sweater — he was also a learning scientist who was decades ahead of his time. In this session, we’ll talk with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, authors…

Friday, May 6, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PDT

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Helping Students Cope with Social Media in Uncertain Times

View recording With more and more news about war and conflict finding its way to social media platforms, how can we best support our students to think critically about what they're viewing? Join Common Sense as we share basic ways to leverage discussions of…

Friday, Apr. 8, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PDT

Grades

3–12

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Young Kids and Screens: Healthy Development in the Digital Age

Join this interactive edWebinar for early childhood educators (working with kids ages 0–8). The presenters will cover how to facilitate meaningful conversations with parents and caregivers about helping young kids develop essential life skills, both with and…

Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

Pre-K–2

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Online Risks: Practicing Safety in a Digital World

 With young people spending more and more time online, adults are increasingly concerned about their safety and exposure to risk. As a result, parents and educators frequently request resources to prevent harms from threats like cyber grooming…

Friday, Mar. 25, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PDT

Grades

4–12

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How Remake Learning Days Is Creating STEAM Pathways for Families to Wonder, Explore, and Learn Together

In this edWebinar, join Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) Co-Producer Yu-Ling Cheng and Common Sense Education’s Jennifer Ehehalt to learn about the work of this award-winning festival and its commitment to family-engaged learning, uplifting community…

Monday, Mar. 14, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Banned Books: Building Skills for Civic Action and Civil Debate

How do you teach your kids to stand up for their beliefs while keeping their actions civil? Students will have strong views about banned books, but it is up to educators, parents, and caregivers to guide these conversations. This session demonstrates the…

Friday, Mar. 11, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PST

Grades

5–12

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Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Play: Structured Activity Time for Students

Listen to the PodcastBringing play into the school day isn’t just important for young learners but is also beneficial to older students. Play brings out creativity, facilitates the exploration of interests, and engages students in activities…

Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 2 pm – 3 pm PST

Grades

3–12

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Digital Citizenship Quick Activities by Common Sense

While teaching digital citizenship continues to be an important goal for schools, we know that educators don't always have the instructional time or capacity to cover entire lessons.To address this, we've pulled together a collection of short digital citizenship…

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 9 am – 9 :30am PST

Grades

K–12