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IS MY CHILD READY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA?

The time will come when your child will probably want to use social media to connect with friends and more. Remember, nearly every social media site requires users… learn more

Online Safety Tips from a Teen

Here are a few tips Carly S. would have given her younger self regarding social media. Use this as a starting off point with talking with your child… learn more

How Schools Are Working To Detect Threats Made On Social Media

Some schools are working with outside technology companies to scan social media for threats against them and their students, in hopes of preventing mass shootings and student suicide.… learn more

How Social Media Persuades Us

Today’s technologies can be very persuasive. In fact, many platforms are built using technology that has been designed to change its users’ opinions, attitudes, or behaviors. Many of… learn more

Empowering Students for Responsible Social Media Use

Strategies and Resources to Celebrate Social Media Day June 30 is Social Media Day and is an excellent time to consider options for providing students with the tools… learn more

WHAT’S THE STORY WITH THREADS AND NEW SOCIAL MEDIA FOR EDUCATORS

In this episode, I share my personal history and experiences using social media for professional learning and connecting with educators. Tune in as I spotlight Threads and a… learn more

Tarver Academy

MY NAME IS TYLER. TARVER ACADEMY IS A WHERE I TRY TO DELIVER EDUCATION IN A FUN, INFORMATIVE, AND ENERGETIC WAY. I LOVE GETTING THE CHANCE TO CONNECT,… learn more

Download presentations, tip sheets, lesson plans, and other safety resources. NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be… learn more

K-12 Teaching in the Era of AI and Social Media: Lesson Plans and Resources

Welcome to a straightforward strategies-and-resource hub for educators looking to come to grips with teaching with AI (artificial intelligence) in K-12 classrooms and in higher education! This collection… learn more

How Much Do Social Media Algorithms Control You? | Above the Noise

The content you see on a given social media app isn’t random - it’s curated content specifically made for you. And it is curated by recommendation algorithms. These… learn more

Leveraging Social Media to Engage Readers

Reading is undoubtedly important, and research validates why it should be prioritized in the classroom and in conversations with caregivers about reading time at home. There is a… learn more

From Social Media to School Halls: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school… learn more

What is Threads and What Are Educators Saying About It?

MMeta’s new app, Threads, has been a major success but will educators move from Twitter? Launched on July 5, it garnered more than 100 million users in only… learn more

Common Sense: Are Deepfake Videos a Threat to Democracy?

Every day, teens engage with countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it's clear that young people… learn more

C-Span Classroom Social Media and the Internet

Collections of C-SPAN Classroom resources organized by various topics and themes. Additional C-SPAN Classroom resources can be found on the C-SPAN Classroom website. learn more