Discussions

Your Name and Title:  Louisa, Education Program Manager

School or Organization Name: Common Sense Media

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Area of the World from Which You Will Present:  United States
 
Language in Which You Will Present:  English

Target Audience(s): Teachers, administrators

Short Session Description (one line):

This session will show how to build and access a whole community approach -- teachers, schools, families -- towards teaching children digital citizenship and cybersafety.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):

Our constantly connected world offers students the potential for communication, collaboration, and creation beyond borders – but also challenging behavioral issues around cyberbullying, Internet safety, digital footprint, copyright, and fair use. Digital citizenship is a 21st century skill students can learn to behave safely, responsibly, and respectfully online.

Common Sense Media is a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. Their K-12 Digital and Literacy Curriculum is implemented in schools and libraries worldwide to teach children how to be upstanding global digital citizens. The curriculum was developed in partnership with the Good Play project at Harvard to teach students 21st Century Skills.

In this discussion, we will share resources and how to engage educators and families in a whole community approach to teaching children how to live well in an online world.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:  

www.commonsense.org/educators