Children develop critical life skills that rely on brain functions called "executive functions." These are the skills that help us plan, focus our attention, control our impulses, and more. Learn about executive functioning and h…
As teachers, we all have unique interests and needs when it comes to our professional learning. In addition to traditional PD why not start your own PLN, or professional learning network? It's a truly personalized way to learn fr…
Students learn to think carefully before posting and sharing information by comparing their digital footprints to things such as a permanent marker, a copy machine, or a jumbotron at a stadium.
Students consider that in the United States, children are required to be 13 to sign up for most social media platforms, and think about what age kids should be allowed to start using social media, in light of privacy and social d…
The Discovery Tour mode in Assassin's Creed Origins makes this popular game a surprise contender for best educational game ever. These tours of ancient Egypt -- all set within the Assassin's Creed Origins world -- feature fascina…
When showing videos to students, how do you help them pay attention? Active viewing is a strategy that any teacher can use to help students get the most understanding out of videos. Hear how one teacher describes it.
Hear perspectives from a principal, a technology teacher, and a school counselor about online safety challenges their school has faced (such as students sharing private information) and why they believe teaching about online safe…
Teaching with edtech involves teachers getting out of their comfort zones and trying new things. Hear one teacher's thoughts on the importance of taking risks in teaching.
Help students take ownership of their digital lives using Common Sense Education’s free, research-backed, and award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.
Host engaging events for parents and caregivers in English and Spanish with ready-made, customizable workshops on children's media use. Best for families with children age 0–8. Watch this short video to learn more about these fre…