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Fun look at the impact of media on telling/reporting stories. Certainly what you wouldn't expect with the traditional story of the Three Little Pigs

How is it this video (or others) went "viral". Turns out it may be profit driven more than "outrage" at education and a demonstration of poor digital citizenship. Audrey Watters will give you a perspective that is informative and eye-opening. It will help you to better understand, as well, the power of social media in the construction of "truth". 

"NY Times writers collaborated with the Common Sense Media writer Kelly Schryver to focus on the increasingly important and nuanced question "Who Are You Online?" Times and Learning Network content as well as offerings from Common Sense Media's K-12 Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum for teaching and learning about this complex issue." Lots of avenues to take this material in working with students.

"Geo Listening " provides a service that monitors the posts of the 14,000 students in the Glendale Unified School District, to help curtail cyberbullying, drug use, and other problems. This article provides for great discussion with students, teachers, admin., and parents.

A whole set of Curriculum Materials for teaching and understanding copyright and fair use. The materials include lesson plans, songs, case studies, and videos.

A chart that shows MLA & APA formatting for blog posts, Youtube videos, Tweets, Facebook posts, & emails

Common Sense on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers - Lessons for Digital Citizenship that help meet the requirements for E-Rate compliance - uses videos and critical thinking/group discussion

(Grades 6-8) This interactive narrated tutorial teaches students about the benefits and drawbacks of sharing information online. Students give their opinion about what the characters in the story should do about their privacy dilemmas, from posting photos to buying music online, and they receive feedback on their responses as the story unfolds.

Designed for ages 8-10,the purpose of this game is to teach kids how to spot online marketing strategies, protect their personal information and avoid online predators.

The very latest from Common Sense Media: This FREE, pioneering curriculum is designed to empower students to be smart about how they create, communicate, and treat others in our 24/7 digital world. Browse the units to find the right lessons for your students.

Great video for parents & educators to help equip students and also protect them