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Social Orders and Creation Stories: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta sits you down for a little talk about myth as a way to construct or reinforce social orders. Specifically, we're going to look today at stories from around the world that establish or amplify the idea that the...
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The Cheerios Effect
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Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/social-media-and-digital-footprints-our-responsibilities Lots of middle schoolers post and share...
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Teen Voices: Sexting, Relationships, and Risks
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/sexting-and-relationships With technology it's easier than ever to share photos digitally, but the...
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Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/keeping-games-fun-and-friendly Being social and talking to other players is part of what makes online gaming so popular and...
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What's Cyberbullying?
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/whats-cyberbullying It's an unfortunate truth of the internet: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or...
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Essential Google Search Tricks for Research
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 search....
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Reading News Online
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/reading-news-online Kids find online news in lots of different ways. But studies show they're not very good at interpreting...
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My Media Balance
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/finding-my-media-balance Every day, we make choices about the media we consume and create. But do kids actually understand...
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Rings of Responsibility
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/rings-of-responsibility In the online world, we might think about how what we do impacts ourselves. But what about others?...
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How to Assign Kahoot Quizzes as Homework
Find out how you can use the Kahoot app to assign quizzes for kids to complete at homen -- as homework or just for fun and extra practice. Kahoot calls these anytime, anywhere quizzes "challenges" and while you can assign them using the...
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Twitter Privacy Basics for Teachers
Want to know more about social media privacy? Check out our blog, "Protecting Students' Privacy on Social Media" at: https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/protecting-student-privacy-on-social-media-dos-and-donts-for-teachers Lots of...
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Scratch Teacher Tour
Scratch is one of the most popular coding tools, but is it right for your classroom? This demo of Scratch shows off the creative coding platform's highlights including its unique style of coding and creation, community features, and...
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ABCya! Teacher Tour
In the educational games world, ABCya is a titan. But does that mean it's great for learning? Well...it's complicated. While ABCya has a ton of games for elementary schoolers, the games don't offer deep learning. Moreover, there are some...
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Eva's Story: When Messages Spread
Even private messages don't always stay private. A young girl's inappropriate chat messages are sent to her mother causing her to think critically about the nature of online communication. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction...
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My Online Neighborhood
This animated video is a part of Common Sense Education's comprehensive Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum. It introduces key concepts for students in grades K-3 and offers 3 important rules for being safe online. Use this video...
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Stacey's Story: When Rumors Escalate
Online comments are misconstrued. A 14 year-old girl is victimized online when a simple post is taken out of context. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line:...
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Ramon's Story: Being Real Online
An older teen boy discusses online personas and the importance of being yourself. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Who Are You Online?:...
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Nicole's Story: Copyrighting Creative Work
Highlights the importance of copyright. A young writer talks about posting her original manuscripts online and protecting that work from theft or misuse. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, A Creator's...
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Henry's Story: Creating Online Identities
A young boy discusses the difference in how he is treated online and in person. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Which Me Should I Be?:...
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Tips for Teachers: Protecting Students' Privacy on Social Media
Social media can pose risks to students' privacy, but these risks can be managed with informed, intentional use. There's also a huge upside: Teachers can use social media to share best practices, provide an authentic audience for...
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Ricardo's Story: Making Fun Of Others Online
People post things online that they wouldn't say in person. A teenage boy discusses the prevalence of saying hurtful things online and the impact those comments had on a particular friend. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction...
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How to Introduce Students to Coding With Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles
Learn how Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles browser extension can make learning to code more engaging. Any student can benefit from learning at least a little bit about code, but for many students just getting started, coding can be overwhelming...
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Simple Ways Teachers Can Protect Student Data Privacy
Privacy can be a complex, intimidating topic. But there are some steps any teacher can take to better protect their students' data when using online tools. Make these simple privacy and security checks a habit whenever you visit a...