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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...

Google for Education Digital Literacy Resources

Explore these resources and tools created by Google to inspire creativity, encourage hands-on learning, and equip your students with digital skills....

Considerations for Using Classroom Tech

As Matt Miller from Ditch That Textbook notes, classroom technology has the potential to be transformative. With the buffet of edtech choices...

IDOE Educator Standards for Blended and Online Teaching

Providing students with high-quality digital learning opportunities requires educators to have a specific set of knowledge and skills. This resource...

Unsplash: Free Photos & Backgrounds

Looking for freely usable images on the web? Look no further! Unsplash is a website dedicated to sharing stock photography under the Unsplash...

The C. R. A. A. P. Test

Battling fake news and evaluating sources can be a difficult task. Using the C. R. A. A. P. Test is a great way for you and your learners to...

Smithsonian Open Access

Have you ever wanted to use Smithsonian images to coincide with your lesson? Now you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s...

Teaching Digital Citizenship with Digital Passport

Teaching digital citizenship is a struggle for many teachers and schools, but it doesn't have to be. Digital Passport, a free resource from Common...

Taking on Cyberbullying on YouTube: A Teen Perspective

Helping our students understand how to become responsible digital citizens is essential, especially on YouTube.  One way to ensure proper...