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Why Kids Are Talking to Chatbots: What Every Educator Needs to Know in 2025
2025 really is the year of not only AI but definitely the chatbot. We've seen news articles and countless opinion pieces on how these...


4 Ways to Keep Kids at the Steering Wheel When It Comes to AI
Ensuring that the next generation of humans stays central to the creation of content online will make the internet better for all of us in the long run.


What Texas's Age-Gating Law Gets Wrong About Kids and Tech
Editor note: This article has been republished from Psychology Today with the explicit permission of the author Key points Age...


Instead of Banning Cellphones in School, Connecticut District Embraced Them
To many teachers and administrators, the biggest enemy of education sits in the pockets and backpacks of their students. Viewed as a...


An Introduction to Digital Literacy Education and Cyber Civics for the Digital Age
Digital technology is embedded in nearly every aspect of our lives today. From online shopping to social media, we navigate multiple...


Teaching Empathy in the Digital Age: Why It’s More Critical Than Ever
In 2025 — in a digital world where you can post anything, say anything, be anyone — be a digital empath. Choose empathy. Lead with kindness. Because online or offline, kindness travels farther than we could ever imagine.


Screen Smart: Helping Students Balance Tech Use During Final Exams
As May kicks off final exam season, students everywhere are reaching for their devices—not just to study, but often for endless...


Empowering Students: Strategies for Teachers to Help Kids Identify AI-Generated Misinformation Online
Misinformation spreads rapidly, faster than many students even realize, posing serious challenges for students and educators alike. With...


TikTok: Navigating the Educational Landscape Safely
TikTok has taken the world by storm, particularly among younger audiences. It has changed how they create and consume content. This...


Navigating the Social Media Maze: Supporting Teen Mental Health for Educators
It's no secret that social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Reddit play a huge role in teenagers’ lives....


Uncovering Click-Bait: A Teacher's Guide to Spotting, Understanding, and Combatting Online Misinformation with Cyber Civics
Information is always just a click away! This makes the challenge of click-bait more pressing than ever. Many headlines are designed not...


How Digital Citizenship, Info Literacy, Media Literacy, and AI Literacy Intersect
Understanding Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship is about using technology safely and responsibly. It includes understanding online...


Essential Digital Literacy Skills for the Modern World
In today's technology-driven world, digital literacy is no longer just an option; it is a necessity. From job applications to online...


How to Navigate Misinformation in Today's Classroom: Strategies for Educators
In today's information-rich world, educators face a growing challenge: navigating misinformation in the classroom. With the internet...


Empower Young Minds: How to Arm Students with Media and AI Literacy Skills to Spot Fake News
Young people today face the daunting task of navigating a flood of information, which often includes both truths and falsehoods. With...
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