Why are conspiracy theories so appealing? And what groups might benefit from the spread of conspiracy theories? In this video, Myles and other experts explain how our thinking is impacted by our beliefs and fears. They provide st…
Every day, we see -- and create! -- countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it’s clear that seeing and creating altered…
The internet and social media give us tools to find out what’s happening almost instantly – sometimes even in real time. But how much can we trust the breaking news we see online? In this video, hear from two experts on the topic…
During an election we might take political ads for granted, or just try to tune them out. But can we really ignore the fact that the political ads in our social media feeds are targeted specifically at us? Many political campaign…
Este vídeo introduce a Cabeza, uno de los seis ciudadanos digitales. La misión de Cabeza es enseñarle a los niños más pequeños cómo cerciorarse si la información que ven en línea es real o falsa. Visita la pagina web de Common Se…
In this short, introductory digital citizenship lesson, students meet Head, one of the six Digital Citizen characters! Head introduces the topic of news and media literacy (in a kid-friendly way), and why it's important to be cur…
There are so many fun things to do on our devices, but at times, that can make them a bit of a distraction. Join Head and Arms as they teach us ways to refocus our attention and manage device distractions.
When we take a pause from our devices, it shows people we care and prepares us to actively listen to others. Join the Digital Citizens as they show us the importance of pausing our devices to give people our full attention.
Whether it’s your first school-issued device, or you’re a device expert, we can all use a few simple reminders for how to be responsible. Join the Digital Citizens as they teach us ways we can care for our devices.
