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Values and Tech: Fostering a Positive Digital Culture in Your School

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant ping of notifications? Us too! But what about our students? Between social media pressures and the 24/7 news cycle, technology can be stressful. Join school leaders and educators to learn more about how to integrate digital…

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11 am – 12 pm PDT

Grades

6–12

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Digital Well-Being: Evidence-Based Lessons for the Classroom

The ongoing youth mental health crisis is so deeply connected with students’ tech experiences, and educators have a crucial role to play. Attend this edWebinar to learn about a (free) collection of new lessons, co-developed by Common Sense…

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 11 am – 12 pm PDT

Grades

6–12

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Empowering Student Voices: Integrating Podcasting in the Classroom with Common Sense Education

Podcasts are an amazing screen-free valuable educational resource for kids of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Podcasts provide great opportunities to differentiate learning, address students’ social-emotional well-being, and nurture a warm…

Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023 11 am – 12 pm PDT

Grades

5–8

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Teen Girls' Mental Health: Strategies for Coping with the Challenges of Social Media

Join Common Sense researcher Supreet Mann to explore the latest research findings from our report, "Teens and Mental Health: How Girls Really Feel About Social Media." In this session, you will gain valuable insights into the impact of social media…

Monday, May 15, 2023 12 pm – 1 pm PDT

Grades

5–12

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Bite-Sized Digital Citizenship: Scaffolding Big Ideas for Early Elementary Students

Watch RecordingIntroducing digital citizenship can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, especially when you have limited class time. You may be wondering: When should I talk to my students about it? What are the relevant issues I should bring up? How do I make…

Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 12 pm – 1 pm PST

Grades

K–3

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Reshaping Your Digital Wellness

 This session will not tell you to ditch your computers and phones. It also won’t tell you, “If you do everything in this edWebinar, you’ll immediately be successful in freeing yourself from tech.” That’s not the point. Join Heather Barnard, a…

Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 12 pm – 1 pm PST

Grades

K–12

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Celebrating A Decade of Digital Citizenship with BrainPOP

Technology and media have evolved exponentially since Common Sense Education launched Digital Citizenship Week 10 years ago. But while platforms have changed, many of the guiding principles for how we “show up” as our best selves online are…

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 3 pm – 4 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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10 Years of Digital Citizenship Week: Where We've Been, and Where We're Going

Ten years ago, Common Sense established the first-ever Digital Citizenship Week. But the digital world looks a lot different today than it did in 2012. Digital citizenship has grown and evolved over the years, and at Common Sense, we've been leading the charge…

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 4 pm – 5 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

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An Educator's Checklist for Positive Media and Tech Use

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…

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 10 am – 11 am PDT

Grades

K–12

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Classroom

Join Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager of Education and Community Partnerships at Common Sense Media, for a very special conversation with international award-winning author and bilingual educator Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, the co-creator of …

Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 10 am – 11 am PDT

Grades

K–8

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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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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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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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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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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