How do you implement a digital citizenship program across a school district? Hear how Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), a large-scale urban district in Maryland, proactively tackled troubling trends of uncivil online inter…
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…
How do you implement a digital citizenship program across a school district? In 2015, California's Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) launched the Digital Gateway initiative to put a Chromebook in the hands of every student in…
How do you implement a digital citizenship program across a school district? In 2014, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) made a commitment to focusing on increasing equity and access to learning technology for its students. Alongside new…
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…
Digital citizenship is more than being savvy with media and tech. It's recognizing what we have in common online and offline, and deciding together: How will we act, create, learn, and lead?
The 2020–2021 school year was full of challenges, but you overcame them and there is so much to be proud of. Thank you for all that you did to keep students connected and learning throughout the pandemic. Your compassion and dedi…
Book Creator or Shadow Puppet EDU? Which digital-creation tool is better for elementary school-age students? Here's a quick side-by-side comparison of these two popular apps.
When it comes to formative assessment, there are some great edtech tools that are both engaging for students and offer great feedback for teachers. Here's a quick, side-by-side comparison of two popular options: Kahoot and Format…
Padlet is a collaborative digital bulletin board where students can share ideas. Learn some different ways you can incorporate Padlet into your lessons. Learn more about Padlet and get ideas for lesson plans.
Actively Learn is an interactive e-reading platform where students can highlight and annotate text as they read. Learn how Actively Learn can support close reading and critical thinking in your students. Learn more about Actively…
Popplet is a student-collaboration and mind-mapping tool that's great for blended learning and BYOD classrooms. In this video, learn how you can use Popplet to support active viewing when students watch videos. Learn more about P…
Every game has potential for learning! Consider the educational value in some of the more popular, entertainment-focused games that your students (and you!) already enjoy at home. Of course, not all games are school-appropriate, …
Learning to code in school is more popular than ever, and it's never been easier to get started. What's more, coding can teach skills that apply across the curriculum, beyond computer science. So what's the best way to get your s…
