Digital Literacy: Copyright & Fair Use

Monday, July 25 @ 1:30-3:00

PreK-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | Copyright and Fair Use is an essential foundation for teachers in today's tech rich environment. You will review important factors for Copyright and Fair Use in Education, Creative Commons licensing, and tips for finding appropriately licensed quality materials.

Digital Literacy: Screen Time & Media Balance in the Classroom

Tuesday, July 26 @ 1:00-1:30

PreK-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | It's a double-edged sword: Students and teachers have more access to digital media than ever before. How can we make informed decisions about what -- and how much -- media we choose for our students during class time? Rather than leaning fully on tech or retreating to using no-tech, this session will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." (see online resources)

Digital Literacy: Are Your Students Ready for the Digital World?

Tuesday, July 26 @ 1:30-2:15

Wednesday, July 27 @ 9:00-10:00

Wednesday, July 27 @ 1:30-2:15

K-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education's award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students with critical digital skills. Free, ready-to-teach lessons tailored for students in each grade K-12 focus on the topics of media balance & well-being; privacy & security; digital footprint & identity; relationships & communication; cyberbullying, digital drama, & hate speech; and news & media literacy. Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. (see online resources)

Digital Literacy: Addressing Digital Drama

Tuesday, July 26 @ 2:15-3:00

Wednesday, July 27 @ 2:15-3:00

Grades 6-12; Teachers, Counselors, Admin | Young people are constantly navigating digital dilemmas, which don't always have right or wrong answers. How much connection is too much? What does it mean to be a good friend in a social media world? How should they respond to online hate speech? This session will cover how teachers and students can address digital drama in and out of the classroom. Educators can use these resources to help students develop skills and dispositions to respond to real-world dilemmas in thoughtful, effective, and empathetic ways. (see online resource)

Digital Literacy: Partnering with Parents for Digital Wellbeing

Tuesday, July 26 @ 3:00-4:00

Wednesday, July 27 @ 1:00-1:30

All Staff | Explore the family engagement tools from Common Sense Education that are designed to support healthy media and tech use at school and home. Unpack the toolkit's articles, videos, workshops, and media lists. Learn about how to empower families to set expectations around device use and connect with tips to develop healthy media habits at home. Covering a range of topics -- from online safety to learning with technology -- this toolkit has helpful bilingual resources that you can use in your classroom, on your school's website or social feed, or at your next family event. (see online resources)

Digital Literacy: Celebrate Your Commitment to Teaching Digital Skills with Common Sense Education's Recognition for Teachers and Schools

Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:00-10:30

Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:30-11:00

K-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | Show your students and their families that you are committed to teaching responsible, effective technology use by becoming a Common Sense Educator. See what it looks like to rally your campus to take a whole-community approach and earn recognition as a Common Sense School. The Common Sense Recognition Program provides a road map for creating a positive culture of digital learning. This free program includes professional development, teaching lessons, and tips for engaging families around learning with media and tech. Earning the Common Sense recognition is a symbol of dedication and commitment to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. (see online resources)

Digital Literacy: Common Sense Tips and Resources for Teaching with Tech

Wednesday, July 27 @ 11:00-12:00

K-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | Get quick and easy teaching strategies for integrating technology into the classroom. You'll find free tips and tools to use with your students or share with colleagues - including quick how-to videos, downloadable cheat sheets, and hand-picked tools. Teaching with tech can be a breeze with the right instructional resources. (see online resources)

Digital Literacy: Q&A + Digital Citizenship Planning with Common Sense Education

Wednesday, July 27 @ 3:00-3:45

K-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin | Engage with Common Sense Education expert Jamie Nunez to strategize on how you can guide students this coming year in developing digital literacy and citizenship skills.

Additional Online, Self-Paced Options

Learn on your own time with Common Sense Education’s self-paced trainings covering digital citizenship and student privacy (one-hour each). Click the titles below to open a training course using a tablet or computer; mobile phone screens are too small for the interactive parts of the training.

Online Training Course: Teaching Digital Citizenship

Prepare your students for success as digital learners, leaders, and citizens, and create a road map for teaching digital citizenship in your classroom. In this one-hour interactive training, you'll learn the six core concepts of digital citizenship and explore how you can integrate Common Sense's curricular lessons into your classroom. Educators who complete this course will earn a certificate of completion. The training also counts toward earning the Common Sense Educator badge.

Online Training Course: Protecting Student Privacy

Learn why students' online privacy is important and best practices for managing the risk to your students when using technology. In this one-hour interactive training, you'll explore specific tools and methods for assessing the privacy and security of products commonly used in the classroom. Educators who complete this course will earn a certificate of completion. The training also counts toward earning the Common Sense Educator badge.

Join any of Common Sense Education’s chats, webinars, or interactive workshops and learn practical strategies for teaching with technology and supporting students in their digital lives. See the listings of upcoming and previously recorded free professional development events. Recorded sessions viewed through edWeb provide continuing education certificates with professional development hours. Sample webinar topics include:

• Young Kids and Screens: Healthy Development in the Digital Age

• Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Play: Structured Activity Time for Students

• Which Tech Tools Are You Bringing to In-Person Learning?

• Simply the Best: Common Sense Education’s Best Selections for Learning and How to Leverage Them