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Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media

With AI tools in kids’ pockets, deepfakes in their feeds, and new platforms emerging monthly, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch, former educator and cu...

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

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K–8

Article

3 Core Skills to Build Before AI Use

Prevent shortcuts that could lessen learning by accounting for AI in your instructional approach.

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Here's what educators can do as artificial intelligence evolves.

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

Article

Practical Tips for Teachers to Use AI

Learn about effective prompt engineering, AI tools, and more.

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Eduaide.AI

No-frills generative AI can simplify teacher tasks

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Web

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ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators

This course introduces you to the basics of artificial intelligence, generative AI, ChatGPT, and how to use ChatGPT safely and effectively. From decoding the jargon to responsible use, this course will help you level up your under...

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Screencastify

Screen-recording tool facilitates outside-of-the-box instruction

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4.00 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome

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OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Article

25 Movies to Discuss Media Literacy

Use these selections and discussion questions to boost media literacy skills.

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

5–12

Expert Review

Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Kindle Fire

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Best Tools for Back-to-School

Indispensable apps and sites that tech up your teaching.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Webinars & Events

Training Course: AI Basics for K–12 Teachers

This foundational course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of generative AI and its impact on education.Learning Outcomes:Develop foundational AI literacy knowledge: what AI is, and an overview of how it wo...

Monday, Jul. 1, 2024 11 am - 12 pm PDT

Grades

K–12

Article

How to Help Prevent AI Use for Plagiarism

Stop cheating before it starts with these tips.

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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Edpuzzle

Crop, customize, and remix online video content with interactive tool

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4.00 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Canva for Education

Create, collaborate, and share with versatile design tool

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome