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Creating a Cellphone Policy That Works for Everyone

Posted on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 16:00 by Rosalind Wiseman

Use this classroom activity to co-create norms and expectations with your students.

Grades

6–12

Topics

Classroom Management, Media Balance

Teachers' Essential Guide to Teaching with Technology

Posted on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 02:00 by Jamie Knowles

How do I get the most out of using tech in the classroom?

Topics

Classroom Management, Media Balance

Teachers' Essential Guide to Social and Emotional Learning in Digital Life

Posted on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 08:00 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Help your students develop the SEL skills they'll need to navigate the digital world.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Social & Emotional Learning

15 Middle School Movies That Support SEL in the Classroom

Posted on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:37 by Danny Wagner

Help students recognize and understand social and emotional themes in popular films.

Grades

6–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning

Teachers' Essential Guide to Google Classroom

Posted on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 02:00 by Kate McGinnis

What is Google Classroom? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with your students.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Classroom Management, EdTech

Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 13:46 by Christine Elgersma

Use these videos, articles, and activities to bring the achievements of Hispanic and Latino people into your classroom.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

6 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

Posted on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 02:00 by Jeff Knutson

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

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Relationships & Communication

5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media

Posted on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:00 by Kelly Mendoza

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Grades

K–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Teachers' Essential Guide to Coding in the Classroom

Posted on Thu, 07/27/2023 - 12:39 by Jamie Knowles

Why teach coding? Who should teach it? And how can teachers get started? Get tips on how to bring coding into your classroom.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

21 Fun Activities to Start the School Year

Posted on Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:32 by Christine Elgersma

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

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Classroom Management, Equity & Inclusion, Relationships & Communication, Social & Emotional Learning

Teach Middle Schoolers About Social Media with Fun Online Sim

Posted on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:15 by Daniel Vargas Campos

These engaging activities can spark conversations about oversharing, digital footprints, cyberbullying, and more.

Grades

6–8

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Instruction & Assessment

Teachers' Essential Guide to Cybersecurity

Posted on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 11:24 by Laurie Salvail

Learn about the basics every educator and student should know.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Privacy & Security

Free Resources to Explore and Use ChatGPT and AI

Posted on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:17 by Christine Elgersma

Get an educator-focused approach to information, concerns, and uses for these powerful tools.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, EdTech, News & Media Literacy, Professional Learning

Teachers' Essential Guide to Cyberbullying Prevention

Posted on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 02:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

What is cyberbullying? How common is it? And what can teachers do about it? Get advice and resources to support your students.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Cyberbullying & Hate Speech, Social & Emotional Learning

Encanto and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Posted on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:27 by Bianca DeJesus

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider the meaning of community.

Grades

1–5

Topics

News & Media Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning