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Chromebooks in Kindergarten

Can you really use Chromebooks in...kindergarten?  Yes!  This resource, from four primary-level educators in Newington Public Schools,...

3 YouTube Safe Viewing Options

What do we do when we find the perfect video for our students, but we fear users' comments, ads, or additional content viewable in the margins? This...

Chrome App Hub

Now that student Chromebooks can utilize Android Apps, the need for educational review and privacy/policy checks is more important than ever. ...

Calendly

Scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars can be a pain. Try Calendly, which allows others to select a time that works best for them. Check out...

Beyond Digital Citizenship: Cybersecurity for All

Did you know cybersecurity is NOT just for our IT department? Cybersecurity touches many areas of Digital Citizenship and takes students further...

Be Internet Awesome & Pear Deck

Google and Pear Deck have partnered up to create interactive lessons that teach digital citizenship. These lessons, intended for students in the...

Be Internet Awesome with Google

Google's Be Internet Awesome curriculum provides incredible resources to teach digital citizenship in your classroom. The curriculum is ready to go,...

What is the Public Domain?

Avoiding plagiarism and following copyright laws is important. The public domain covers work not protected by copyright, which essentially means that...

Anti-Cyberbullying Toolkit

No matter what grade level you teach, it is never too early to start talking about responsible use of the internet. This is especially true when it...

12 Tips For Students To Manage Their Digital Footprints

Do your students understand the wide-reaching effects of improper online behavior? Do we talk enough about creating positive online portfolios?...

LastPass

How do you keep your passwords safe? The Tech Chap uses LastPass, which stores passwords, login info, and details in a secure vault. It lets you...

Kiddle: A Safe Search Engine

Do you want your young students to be able to research on the internet but are concerned about age-inappropriate sites? Kiddle could be the answer...

Frayer a Friend

The Frayer Model is a classic graphic organizer used for building student vocabulary. Before introducing the Frayer Model to your students, consider...

Digital Citizenship: An Overview

It's Digital Citizenship Week! So much of our time is spent on social media and digital spaces, which is why being educated on digital citizenship is...

Incorporating Digital Citizenship into Your Classroom

Responsible screen use and effective tech integration in the classroom will be critical to your students’ academic success. Join Common Sense...

Google's Fact Check Explorer

Misinformation is an unfortunate part of the digital age, but luckily there are tools to help you navigate between fact and fiction. Try searching...

Google Docs: Explore Tool

Ever wondered what that tiny icon in the bottom right-hand corner in Docs is? It’s the Explore feature within Google Docs, and you can learn all...

Common Sense Digital Citizenship Resources for Family Engagement

Just like with other content areas, building a strong digital citizenship foundation takes a village. In this resource from Common Sense Education,...

OpenDNS FamilyShield

It's important to protect children while they are online, whether at school or home. OpenDNS FamilyShield, a completely free tool, allows families to...