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Common Sense Media

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DESCRIPTION

Digital Literacy lessons to support virtual learning. Also includes a curated list of free digital tools and tips to teach and connect during school closures.


TOOLS & FEATURES

  • Lessons on digital citizenship and well-being  
  • Resources to share with families  
  • Tools and tips for communicating with families  
  • Student resources and tools for collaboration and discussion  
  • Virtual learning tools 
  • Age recommendations for media including books, movies and apps 


OTHER INFORMATION

Great resource for planning how to implement distance learning. Also, see Wide Open School created by Common Sense Media

Users please note this resource:

  • is not FOIPPA compliant (server outside of Canada)
  • collects personal information
  • collects computer information (IP address and location)
  • has free access to full service for a limited period of time (COVID dependent)
  • requires sign-up for a full free account

CATEGORIES: TeachersParentsStudents

ACCESS STEPS

For Teachers: 

  1. Click here to go to Common Sense Media  
  2. No account required to browse resource suggestions, but is needed for lessons 
  3. To create an account, scroll down and click “Common Sense Education” 
  4. Click on the drop-down menu in the top left corner 
  5. Click on "Sign Me Up"  
  6. Sign up for a free account 

 For Students: 

  1. Click here to go to Common Sense Media
  2. No account required for students to browse resource suggestions and activity ideas 

PASSWORDS

Note: After you click one of the buttons below, you'll be prompted to log in to your Surrey Schools account