Webinars & Events

Are you adjusting to a new and unfamiliar environment of teaching and learning online and need new ways of presenting content? Moving assignments to a digital format can seem daunting, especially with the assortment of tools that are being thrown at teachers.…

Many families rely on their public libraries during the summertime. In a time of a pandemic, public libraries will be closed during the summer months, and that includes the wonderful face-to-face programming they offer to their communities. How will the pandemic…

Campuses are closing and will likely remain closed for the rest of the school year. For many, our education system is unprepared to transition to remote learning. We need to make learning from home an awesome experience that thrills kids, engages teachers,…

Talking to parents about their media and tech habits at home can be difficult. Many parents avoid the subject for fear of being judged and lectured. Rather than talking at parents, let's focus on engaging them in conversation and making the topic less taboo and…

Successful digital culture-building must be intentional and proactive. Join this edWebinar to learn more about contributing factors that need to be considered when implementing digital citizenship in your school or district. Common Sense Education’s…

Esports is exploding with opportunities for student learning, engagement, and leadership. It's not just about players with the fastest thumbs; many roles comprise this burgeoning field. Learn how one county office has created an esports league and is supporting…

We know that meeting the social and emotional needs of students is critical to academic success; students learn better when they feel heard, valued, and respected. In this session, participants will define and understand the digital stressors kids are facing in…

Since 2013, Common Sense Education has been teachers' trusted source for in-depth, independent, and unbiased ratings and reviews of edtech tools. They’ve rated over 3,000 products for learning, and the Common Sense Privacy Program has evaluated over 500…

Note: See our latest Teaching Digital Citizenship training for the most up-to-date information. Looking for new and engaging digital citizenship resources? Common Sense Education has an all-new Digital Citizenship Curriculum free to all schools. The…

While social media presents a host of opportunities for educators to connect with their students and to prepare students to be savvy digital citizens, it also requires educators to walk a fine line. How can they make the most of tools like Twitter, Facebook, and…

How do you use kindness to promote learning? Join us for this edWebinar, where Meg Swecker and Tamara Letter, two tech integrators from Virginia, will showcase innovative ways to use kindness to build a culture of digital citizenship. Their presentation will…

How do we teach students to be critical thinkers online? What do students need to consider when they search online, and how do they evaluate the results they get? In this edWebinar, Ben Cogswell, elementary school teacher, coach, and edtech specialist, will…

Preparing students to navigate the landscape of news media is perhaps the most urgent challenge for educators today. From satire and hoaxes to partisan rumors and outright disinformation, today’s information landscape is the most challenging and complex in…

Today's classroom requires teachers and students to use digital tools for learning. How can we ensure that students know not just how to use digital tools for learning, but also to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically? Common Sense…