Who should lead on digital in your school?
Who should lead on digital in your school? It’s a question I’m often asked. Many think it should fall upon the shoulders of the Head […]
Six healthy social media habits for students (and teachers too!)
Your students probably already have accounts on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat and so on, but for those starting on their social media journey and […]
Digital Citizenship for Elementary Students
In a world defined by information, and the technologies that store and move that data, understanding how to interact in a digital space is nothing […]
From Research to Promising Practices – Building Youth Connections for Wellbeing
About a year ago, the Connected Learning Lab published a report on Youth Connections for Wellbeing, which was developed collaboratively by Mimi Ito, Candice Odgers, […]
Digital Learning Day Is Turning 10
This post was sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent Education. Join the Alliance for Excellent Education’s All4Ed’s Future Ready Schools® Digital Learning Day Network because […]
“Because internet”: learning to communicate in different online spaces
When is a “lol” not a “lol”? Would a “ftw” hit as hard by any other name? Two things: Shakespeare’s The post “Because internet”: learning […]
Three Easy Strategies for Computer Security
November is a big month for computer security. The 30th happens to be National Computer Security Day, a nice reminder for students to reflect on […]
Digital Citizenship for Librarians— Five IRL and Digital Program Ideas
Librarians are at the forefront of teaching digital citizenship. Children often experience their first lessons on the topic from their public or school librarian. In […]
Addressing Data Privacy in a Time of Online Learning
With October designated as cybersecurity awareness month, there’s a great deal to focus on. Indeed, the argument can be made that the conditions we’re living through […]
It’s Digital Citizenship Week
Civics classes can help students learn their rights, privileges, and duties as a part of a larger society. For that reason, we include civics in […]
Raising Good Gamers: New Report Tackles The Systemic Forces Shaping The Climate Of Online Play For Youth
When experts from around the country came together at the World Economic Forum last February for Raising Good Gamers, a workshop focused on exploring the […]
Healthy Social Media Engagement
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our society to pause, reflect, and adapt our previously ingrained thoughts about young people and technology. Discussions over screen time […]
