10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
There’s much that can be done to help keep kids safe online. Parents and students can work together on this, and there’s a role for teachers and school administrators as well.
Social Media
TikTok in the Classroom: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between
TikTok has quickly proven to be an invaluable educational tool, but there are both benefits and drawbacks that come with using the platform.
How to Avoid the Self-Esteem Trap of Social Media
Social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially issues of body image. But there are practical steps K–12 educators can take to offset those risks.
Not Being Good Enough: The Price of Digital Citizenship
The digital world can either serve as a confidence-enhancer or self-esteem-suppressor, depending on how it is used.
Cybersecurity Starts Here
In order to teach engage kids in conversations about security, it’s necessary to go beyond a simple list of rules, the do’s and don’ts of cyber hygiene.
The Upside of Social Media
Kids today are technology-savvy, but they need to be guided in asking the right questions about the content they produce and consume.
Restricted Access: Banning Cellphones in the Classroom
Many students use cellphones during class to verify information. But when they use them to check social media or send videos to classmates, it can be frustrating and distracting.
Fake News: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction
People often want to avoid the news because, sometimes, reality hurts. Recently, some want to tune out for other reasons: they doubt the headlines are real.
Making Social Media Work for You
If teachers want to use social media wisely in the classroom—either by teaching about it, or teaching with it—they’ll need to seriously think about why and how they’re doing ...