All media comes with an author and an agenda. Whether in the classroom or at home, help kids think critically about any media they view with critical questions that dig below the surface. Use these five essential questions as a s…
As creators, we need to be aware of copyright law and the appropriate ways to use original work responsibly with fair use. Being a creator means giving credit where credit is due, and getting credit for your original work!
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…
Google can be a great starting point for any research project. But if you’re looking for more refined, credible, and useful information you’ve gotta get familiar with Google’s “search operators” – basically ways to target your se…
From viral memes to so-called fake news, the web is overflowing with information -- true, false, and everything in between. Here's one tip to help your students use the web effectively as a fact-checking tool: Don't just read dow…
Once you post something online, it's permanent. Yet many students don't realize the reality and repercussions of this fact. Hear an assistant principal describe the importance of students learning how posting things online not on…
A quick demo of how Google's reverse image search tool can be used to fact-check and research images. Have you ever wondered about the source or history behind an image? Google image search can help provide answers. Whether you'r…
Los niños encuentran las noticias en Internet de muchas maneras diferentes, pero los estudios demuestran que no son muy buenos interpretando lo que ven. ¿Cómo podemos ayudarlos a mejorar? Una forma de comenzar es enseñando a tus …
From our head down to our toes, and our feet up to our nose, the Digital Citizens are featured in a song helping students pause and think about how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online.
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…
Students learn the components of online news articles, paying close attention to advertising and sponsored content that can be confused with article content.
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…
