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Future Jobs: Technology Career Fields - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
The Future Jobs Video Gallery on PBS LearningMedia introduces students to careers in emerging technology fields. Through engaging videos, students explore jobs in areas like robotics,...more
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The Future Jobs Video Gallery on PBS LearningMedia introduces students to careers in emerging technology fields. Through engaging videos, students explore jobs in areas like robotics, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and digital media. Each video highlights the skills, education, and problem-solving abilities needed for these high-demand careers. This resource helps teachers spark discussions about the future of work, STEM education, and the role of technology in shaping career opportunities. It's an excellent tool for preparing students for 21st-century careers.
tag(s): careers (156), computers (109), creating media (14), energy (133), problem solving (233), robotics (24)
In the Classroom
After watching a video, have students predict how the featured job might change in the next 10-20 years. Students can then select a technology-related career from the collection and create an infographic highlighting job responsibilities, required skills, and future job growth. They can present their infographics in a gallery walk or class discussion. The infographic can be produced digitally using an online tool such as Visme, reviewed here. Students can also choose a real-world problem related to one of the careers, such as cybersecurity threats or renewable energy solutions. In groups, they can brainstorm and present an innovative solution using STEM concepts. Students can research a future-focused career and prepare interview questions to ask a person currently in the field.Design Squad Global - PBS Kids
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2 to 8PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more....more
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PBS Kids Design Squad features four activities: Design, Build, Watch, and Games. In the Design section, you can draw scenes of the outdoors, fashion, sports, food, animals, and more. In the Building section, you can create buildings, machines, toys, and vehicles. The Watch section features videos on learning with the Design Squad, do-it-yourself, and clips. The fidget games from the Games section include learning about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods.
tag(s): crafts (64), design (79), engineering (129), game based learning (205), machines (17), musical instruments (52)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the site's activities and enter challenges. Students can upload their work to Padlet, reviewed here to share with others. Students can learn more about electricity, farm life, natural disasters, and floods as they play the games on the site.Google Safe Browsing - Google
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K to 12Google Safe Browsing is a security service designed to protect viewers from online threats like phishing, malware, and harmful websites. It identifies unsafe web pages and warns viewers...more
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Google Safe Browsing is a security service designed to protect viewers from online threats like phishing, malware, and harmful websites. It identifies unsafe web pages and warns viewers before they access them. This tool is a valuable resource for teachers to ensure a secure online environment for students, particularly when sharing links or conducting web-based activities. Additionally, it can be integrated into lessons on digital safety to teach students how to navigate the internet responsibly. Google Safe Browsing is a practical tool for fostering a safer and more productive digital learning experience.
tag(s): browser (8), internet safety (114), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Teachers can help protect students from phishing websites, malware, and other harmful online threats by warning about unsafe sites. Also, teachers can use it to check links before sharing them with students, ensuring a secure browsing experience. Google Safe Browsing could be integrated into lessons on digital literacy to help students recognize and avoid unsafe websites.XStockvideo - XStockVideo
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5 to 12Xstockvideo has free footage with web resolutions of 960x540 that you can download. Footage includes buildings/landmarks, nature/landscapes, transportation, abstract/textures, education/science,...more
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Xstockvideo has free footage with web resolutions of 960x540 that you can download. Footage includes buildings/landmarks, nature/landscapes, transportation, abstract/textures, education/science, people, animals/pets, holidays/celebrations, and technology. At times, there is a watermark on the footage.
tag(s): creating media (14), video (266)
In the Classroom
Students can download footage of animals or pets to create a "capture that activity," in which they create what the character is saying. For nature or landscapes, students can generate adjective lists to describe what they are seeing. Finally, students can use the multiple footage to create a story.MIT App Inventor - MIT App Inventor
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6 to 12MIT App Inventor is a free website to learn how to build fully functional apps for Android phones, iPhones, and Android/iOS tablets. Resources under the "For Educators" tab include...more
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MIT App Inventor is a free website to learn how to build fully functional apps for Android phones, iPhones, and Android/iOS tablets. Resources under the "For Educators" tab include teaching, tutorials, Hour of Code, AI with App Inventors, Data Science and Sensors, and books. The MIT App Inventor site has various activities for middle and high school students. The site tutorials allow teachers and students to navigate through difficulties and challenges with ease. In the "teach" section you will find the "Computational Thinking Curriculum" box, teachers can fill out a Google Form to gain access to the "MIT App Inventor Coolthink Computational Thinking (CTCT) Curriculum" Google Drive curriculum.
tag(s): coding (85), computers (109), inventors and inventions (80)
In the Classroom
Students can challenge themselves to create apps and have other students test them out. When creating their apps, students can make a video of themselves sharing the app, how they created the app or a sales pitch about their app using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or the Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Students can create a rubric on how to judge apps. Finally, students can participate in the activities on the site itself.ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators - Common Sense ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators
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K to 12Discover this resource for K-12 Educators offering a free, quick course that introduces the basics of artificial intelligence, generative AI, ChatGPT, and how to use ChatGPT effectively....more
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Discover this resource for K-12 Educators offering a free, quick course that introduces the basics of artificial intelligence, generative AI, ChatGPT, and how to use ChatGPT effectively. The course is easy to navigate and takes no more than 1 hour to complete. There are a few questions to answer to test your knowledge before moving to the next section.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), chat (41), writing prompts (61)
In the Classroom
Teachers and students can learn how to create prompts using ChatGPT that will be effective and allow for increased productivity. The shared prompt library gives concrete examples for teachers and students to use to help formulate an effective prompt.OK2Ask: AI for Creating Learning Objects - TeachersFirst
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K to 12This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from January 2025. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
Join us for an engaging workshop workshop for educators who are excited to harness the power of AI in their teaching practices. This session will introduce you to various generative AI tools that can create dynamic interactive learning objects--small pieces of content that you can seamlessly integrate into your lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide the practical insights and hands-on experience you need to elevate your teaching strategies. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Define learning objects and their strategic role in instruction. 2. Explore cutting-edge AI tools for generating interactive learning resources. 3. Design practical strategies for integrating AI-created learning objects to optimize student learning experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Join us for an engaging workshop workshop for educators who are excited to harness the power of AI in their teaching practices. This session will introduce you to various generative AI tools that can create dynamic interactive learning objects--small pieces of content that you can seamlessly integrate into your lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide the practical insights and hands-on experience you need to elevate your teaching strategies. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Define learning objects and their strategic role in instruction. 2. Explore cutting-edge AI tools for generating interactive learning resources. 3. Design practical strategies for integrating AI-created learning objects to optimize student learning experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), creating media (14), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.The Purring Test - TED
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3 to 12Looking for a quick, engaging brain break? TED's "The Purring Test" offers just that and more. Perfect for adding a playful twist to your classroom, TED's first game, The Purring ...more
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Looking for a quick, engaging brain break? TED's "The Purring Test" offers just that and more. Perfect for adding a playful twist to your classroom, TED's first game, The Purring Test, began with a curious question: "What would it be like to play Pictionary with an AI?" Intended to help understand different types of minds when challenged with quirky associations and unexpected twists, the outcome is usually hilarious and fun. This interactive game invites players to compete against friends and family with new puzzles daily, making it a playful addition to your classroom or a fun way to spark curiosity about AI and communication.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), gifted (66), puzzles (149)
In the Classroom
Use this game as a brain break during those long lessons or indoor recess. Turn the daily puzzles into a friendly competition or debate and pair students to play a Pictionary-inspired game, mimicking how AI might interpret their drawings. After playing, lead a discussion on how AI "thinks" compared to humans.AI for Lesson Planning - TeachersFirst
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K to 12View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson...more
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View this collection of artificial intelligence tools designed to transform the way you create and deliver engaging learning experiences. Harness the power of AI to streamline the lesson planning process, offering intelligent assistance in curriculum development, personalized learning pathways, and resource curation. From AI-driven content generators that suggest creative activities to adaptive assessment tools that provide real-time insights into student progress, these resources assist teachers as they craft dynamic, data-informed lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Some of the tools can also help educators create more diversified lessons with differentiation options (from reading levels to choice boards) and translation into many languages in mere seconds.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), differentiation (84)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to save time doing many tasks as you plan your lessons from start to finish. Bookmark this site to find new ways to deliver and differentiate content and lower the time required in planning using the power of AI!Navigating Digital Information - Crash Course
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5 to 12Crash Course Intellectual Property is a free digital tool that contains ten videos about Navigating Digital Information. This series of videos teaches how to look at digital information...more
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Crash Course Intellectual Property is a free digital tool that contains ten videos about Navigating Digital Information. This series of videos teaches how to look at digital information quality and how our scrolling for information shapes us as people in feeding information on what we think, value, trust, and do. This series will help you learn how to navigate and browse with confidence. Videos range in length from ten to fourteen minutes, and topics include evaluating evidence, Wikipedia, social media, and fact-checking. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (6), internet safety (114)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Navigating Digital Information, students can create a public service announcement using Canva Education Templates, reviewed here to teach younger students about navigating digital information. Students can host an event to share the information with senior citizens in the community to teach them about the importance of knowing who/what to trust on the internet. Finally, students can create a digital escape room with Room Escape Maker, reviewed here or choose your own adventure using StoryLab, reviewed here for others to learn about digital information accuracy.Patent Quest - EquipHQ
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5 to 12Discover the exciting world of patents with Patent Quest, an interactive activity designed to help students explore how inventors protect their creations. Guided by fun challenges and...more
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Discover the exciting world of patents with Patent Quest, an interactive activity designed to help students explore how inventors protect their creations. Guided by fun challenges and quests, learners dive into the patent process, exploring real-life innovations and developing critical thinking skills. This hands-on experience brings intellectual property concepts to life, making it engaging and accessible for all ages.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), inventors and inventions (80), investing (8)
In the Classroom
Students explore existing patents in their area of interest, analyze how innovations have evolved, and present their findings. Have students brainstorm everyday problems and create an invention to solve them. They sketch, name, and write a short description of their invention, simulating the patent process.Intellectual Property - Crash Course
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5 to 12Crash Course Intellectual Property is a free digital tool that contains seven intellectual property videos. The videos teach about intellectual property, ownership, the rights of the...more
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Crash Course Intellectual Property is a free digital tool that contains seven intellectual property videos. The videos teach about intellectual property, ownership, the rights of the creators, copyright, trademarks, patents, and more. They range in length from ten to twelve minutes. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before some of the videos. Additionally, there is a disclaimer for the validity and content of the videos.
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tag(s): copyright (44), creative commons (28)
In the Classroom
After watching an episode of Crash Course Intellectual Property, students can create a public service announcement using Powtoon, reviewed here to teach younger students about intellectual property. Students can debate current intellectual property laws. Finally, students can expand their knowledge of intellectual property by researching more and sharing it via a speech, brochure, or pamphlet.Computer Science - Crash Course
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7 to 12Crash Course Computer Science covers a broad range of topics, from the basics of computing, like binary and Boolean logic, to advanced concepts such as machine learning, cybersecurity,...more
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Crash Course Computer Science covers a broad range of topics, from the basics of computing, like binary and Boolean logic, to advanced concepts such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and computer vision. The videos explore historical milestones, influential figures like Alan Turing, and key developments in software and hardware. As these videos are hosted on YouTube, if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you. There is an option on the site to download the videos to view off of YouTube.
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tag(s): coding (85), computers (109), internet safety (114), robotics (24)
In the Classroom
Have students watch an episode on key computing topics and hold a discussion to deepen understanding. Assign coding or research projects based on lessons, like building simple algorithms or exploring historical figures in computing. Students can research famous coders and developers.The Crash Course - Crash Course
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4 to 12The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn...more
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The Crash Course has over 45 videos on topics ranging from Anatomy to Zoology, Artificial Intelligence to Outbreak Science. There are the more common topics one might want to learn about, like Ecology, Films, Geography, and much more. All videos are free to watch. Each video also includes a short description (some with lesson stem ideas). Crash Course videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district/school blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable. The good news for teachers whose schools block YouTube is that you can download the video if you fill out a form. Go to the Download tab from the top menu, select Students & Teachers, scroll down the page, and follow the directions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), black history (133), branches of government (65), business (52), climate (84), computers (109), copyright (44), ecology (103), energy (133), engineering (129), human body (93), literature (222), media literacy (109), myths and legends (37), plants (146), politics (118), space (222), statistics (121), video (266), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. The site is excellent for introductory material on any topic you're starting and for giving students some background knowledge. Use Acclaim, reviewed here to organize and annotate the videos you plan to use. Crash Course is also great for your early finishers. Allow them to choose a topic they want to investigate or know more about.GZM Shows - GZM Shows
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K to 8GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery,...more
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GZM Shows is home to several podcast series geared toward students of all ages, including some web award winners for content. Browse through all the titles, or choose from mystery, comedy, non-fiction categories, and younger listeners. Visit any link for a podcast summary, then select the episode's link to begin listening. One series, Sies Minutos, is in Spanish. Many of the series include a link for educators, as well as supplemental materials such as a Listening Guide, Choice Board activities, and Explore Boards.
tag(s): 1800s (75), adolescence (12), ecosystems (83), franklin (12), mayans (23), mysteries (23), podcasts (108), sports (82)
In the Classroom
Include the podcasts on this site among your other podcast resources to share with students. Use podcasts in your classroom for many purposes, including as a resource to enhance curriculum topics, teach listening skills, and increase vocabulary and comprehension. Learn more about using podcasts in the classroom by watching archived recordings of OK2Ask: Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in the Classroom, reviewed here and OK2Ask: Podcasting 201: Creating Podcasts in Your Classroom, reviewed here.The Big Fib Podcast - Benjamin Strouse, Chris Tarry & David Kreizman
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K to 8The Big Fib Podcast encourages kids to separate accurate information from falsehood by listening to an interview with two participants in a game show format. The participants are known...more
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The Big Fib Podcast encourages kids to separate accurate information from falsehood by listening to an interview with two participants in a game show format. The participants are known experts and liars. Recent podcasts include kid-friendly topics such as whales, bicycles, and laughter. Several educational guides are available for download, including a Listening Guide for prelistening, an Explore Board for use before and while listening, and a Choice Board for after listening activities. An additional document includes correlations between reading and literature standards and speaking and listening standards.
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tag(s): game based learning (205), media literacy (109), podcasts (108)
In the Classroom
Share this podcast as a flipped learning experience or include it as part of a listening center during station rotation activities on evaluating information shared by different sources. Take advantage of free teaching materials such as the Listening Guide to provide students with focus while listening and as a resource for documenting their evaluation process. After listening to and evaluating several episodes of the podcast, encourage students to write and produce a podcast in a similar style. After creating storyboards and writing their script, use a podcast creation tool such as Castbox Creator Studio, reviewed here to record and share your podcasts.AI or Not - AI Literacy Generator - Curipod
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4 to 12Can you and your students identify AI-generated images vs. human-made images? This activity shared by Curipod, reviewed here lets you select from...more
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Can you and your students identify AI-generated images vs. human-made images? This activity shared by Curipod, reviewed here lets you select from image options to generate a lesson with a series of slides with polls for students to choose the correct image format. Additional slides include the prompts for creating the AI images and a short lesson on verifying AI-created images. Customize the presentation as desired before sharing it with students, or share it with the link or by selecting "Present" on your device to display it in real-time.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (177), digital citizenship (85), images (263), Teacher Utilities (198)
In the Classroom
Use this presentation to introduce lessons on creating AI-generated images or lessons on digital citizenship to help students understand how to verify "real" vs. AI-created information. Use the prompts provided in the lesson to create images in other image creation tools like Ideogram, reviewed here and Image Creator by Designer, reviewed here, then ask students to compare and contrast the images created with each tool. Use the shared prompts as a template for students as they learn how to design effective prompts to create AI images for use with creative writing projects, slide presentations, and other classroom projects.3 Great Lesson Plans on Copyright - Common Sense and Bronwyn H.
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K to 8Use the three lessons in this article to help your students learn about and respect the need to understand copyright and fair use. Let's Give Credit, for second grade, teaches ...more
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Use the three lessons in this article to help your students learn about and respect the need to understand copyright and fair use. Let's Give Credit, for second grade, teaches students why it is essential to give credit and how to give credit the right way through role-playing activities as detectives. A lesson plan for fourth graders guides students through the rights and responsibilities involved with using images. The Four Factors of Fair Use provides middle school students a framework for understanding fair use, copyright, and domain. Create a free account to access the lessons and materials shared. All lessons correlate with national standards, including ISTE, Common Core ELA, and CASEL.
tag(s): copyright (44), digital citizenship (85), STEM (297)
In the Classroom
Include the shared lessons and activities as part of your digital citizenship curriculum. Use the provided handouts to guide students toward extended learning and discussion of proper digital citizenship practices. For example, second-grade students complete a Digital Citizens Report handout, and as an extension, ask students to create a list of credits for some of their commonly used online sites such as PBS Kids Reading Games, reviewed here or Scratch, reviewed here.
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My Cyberspace Academy Lesson 12: Copyright and Plagiarism - Carnegie Mellon University
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3 to 12The PDF lesson plan from Carnegie Mellon University introduces students to copyright issues, defines new terms, emphasizes illegal actions that could occur when using information from...more
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The PDF lesson plan from Carnegie Mellon University introduces students to copyright issues, defines new terms, emphasizes illegal actions that could occur when using information from the Internet, and provides guidance on safe practices for searching and using information online. It includes learning objectives and materials for teachers to use with students.
tag(s): copyright (44), internet safety (114), plagiarism (34)
In the Classroom
In addition to the existing lesson plan, in small groups, have students use FreeComicMaker.com, reviewed here to create comics featuring heroes who respect copyright laws and villains who disregard them. This project encourages creativity and application of knowledge in a new context extending learning. Then, organize a virtual gallery walk for students to view each group's comics. Utilize a quiz program like Kahoot, reviewed here and use the information from the lesson to create a quiz that focuses on different aspects of copyright. Have students create their own Legal or Illegal trading card utilizing Trading Card Creator, reviewed here.
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O2 Internet Safety for Kids - O2 and NSPCC
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K to 12Provide kids with a safe online experience with tips and information from O2 Internet Safety for Kids. Choose from several different topics, including A Worry-free Digital Life, Tools...more
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Provide kids with a safe online experience with tips and information from O2 Internet Safety for Kids. Choose from several different topics, including A Worry-free Digital Life, Tools and Tips, and My Child's First Phone. Each category includes quick tips and advice for keeping kids safe online. The site was created in the UK, so some pronunciations and spellings may differ from those in American English.
tag(s): cyberbullying (40), digital citizenship (85)