When you show video in your classroom, you want your students to be active viewers -- to comprehend, not just consume. But why stop at comprehension? When it comes to video in the classroom, students shouldn't just get what they're...

As tweens and teens grow up in a digital world, they go through the same developmental stages they always have. Digital media poses both possibilities and perils as teens experiment and explore who they are and who they want to be....

Made in collaboration with our partner Flocabulary, the experts in educational hip-hop, this animated music video raps about the hazards of oversharing online and emphasizes a thoughtful approach to digital footprints. Tweens, teens, and...

Young teens discuss the role of feeling safe when interacting with people through online gaming and social media. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Safe Online Talk:...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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?:...

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...

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?:...