As schools across the U.S. move to limit or ban screens in classrooms, a new challenge emerges: preparing students for an AI-powered world. While devices are being removed from schools, generative AI continues to shape how children learn, communicate, and access information outside the classroom. This shift highlights a growing opportunity—strengthening digital and AI literacy through teacher-led, human-centered learning instead of relying on screens.

A media literacy case study exploring the Dead Internet Theory and how claims about bots, AI-generated content, and algorithmic manipulation spread online. It examines what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how to critically evaluate information in a rapidly changing digital world.

Memes aren’t just entertainment—they’re powerful tools shaping how young people understand the world. As war narratives increasingly appear through humor, pop culture, and viral content, visual literacy becomes essential. Teaching students to decode what they see online helps them recognize manipulation, question messaging, and think critically about the media they consume.

Every day, we share personal information online—often without realizing it. From clicking “I agree” to using apps and social platforms, students are constantly giving away data that shapes their digital footprint. While many understand that privacy matters, there’s a growing gap between awareness and action. This article explores how personal data is collected, why students are more exposed than ever, and how digital literacy helps turn awareness into informed, confident deci

"Nudify" apps—tools that use AI to digitally strip clothing from photos—require zero technical skills. A middle schooler with a phone can use one. And they are.

Digital citizenship is more than just staying safe online, it’s about helping students think critically, communicate respectfully, and make smart decisions in a digital world. In this guide, parents and teachers will learn practical ways to teach online safety, media literacy, digital footprint awareness, and responsible use of technology and AI.

Students can't learn how to deal with digital issues, and now AI, from a screen. They need us. Real humans who can help them navigate the digital world safely, ethically, and productively.

As AI tools become more common in classrooms, Google says schools shouldn’t “bypass the human.” In this article from The 74, education leaders explore how AI can support — not replace — teachers by promoting guided learning, critical thinking, and ethical use.

Children are growing up in a digital world filled with endless information, misinformation, and persuasive media. This article highlights the importance of media literacy and shares practical ways adults can help kids make sense of what they see online.

Students may look digitally fluent, but knowing how to use technology isn’t the same as knowing how to use it wisely. This piece explores why digital literacy education matters—and how teachers can guide students toward empathy, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making online.

Roblox is one of the world’s largest online gaming platforms, with more than 200 million monthly users, many of them children under 13. Unlike traditional games, Roblox Corporation doesn’t create most of the games; instead, it provides the platform and tools for users (including minors) to build “experiences” that other players join (user-generated content).

Over the past month, use of Grok—an AI image-generation tool developed by xAI and integrated into X—has surged, with the tool being used to manipulate existing images on Grok to depict nearly nude or skimpy-bikini-clad women and minors. In my class students discuss the real world harms.

In a world where search engines and artificial intelligence are just a click away, students often face a hidden challenge. It’s easy to rely on quick answers without understanding how information is found, ranked, or created. This can lead to trusting information that looks confident but may be biased, incomplete, or even false. To navigate this complex landscape, students need more than just access to information—they need information literacy.

Our YouTube channel, the Cyber Civics Student Hub, offers a rich resource of videos to teach students anything from how to keep safe from cyberbullying to recognizing misinformation.

The digital world shapes how we live, work, and connect. Yet, navigating this space responsibly requires more than just technical skills. It calls for understanding the social rules, ethics, and behaviors that keep online communities safe and respectful. This is where the concept of Cyber Civics comes in. But what exactly does Cyber Civics mean, and why did we decide to make it the heart of our company’s identity? Let’s explore the meaning behind Cyber Civics and the reasons