Common Sense Education Resources

November 2024

Resources for Teachers

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  • Edpuzzle: Crop, customize, and remix online video content with this interactive tool.
  • Wayfinder: This inspiring collection of SEL activities works for any classroom.

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Professional Development

October 2024

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  • Gemini: This versatile AI assistant frees teachers to focus on more complex tasks.
  • Screencastify: This screen-recording tool facilitates outside-the-box instruction.

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Lessons

  • Take a Stand on Cellphone Bans: When it comes to in-school device use, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every classroom. Help students explore the nuance and perspectives on this trending topic.

Professional Development

September 2024

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  • OctoStudio: Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination.
  • Story Xperiential: Imaginative storytelling experience puts students in the center.

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  • Pause for People: Help younger students learn how to transition away from tech.

Professional Development

  • Training Course: AI Foundations for Educators: This is a foundational course designed to introduce you to artificial intelligence and the ethical considerations you should keep in mind when integrating this technology into your teaching.

August 2024

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  • SpacesEDU: Take a look at this great platform for student work and messaging that celebrates student growth.
  • Padlet: Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards.

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Professional Development

June 2024

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  • Best Summer Learning Games: This list has titles that are just as engrossing as other at-home games, but they come with the added bonus of being teacher-approved.

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  • AI Chatbots and Friendship: In this lesson, students will grapple with this question, reflecting upon what makes human friendships special and unique.

Professional Development

May 2024

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  • Canva for Education: Create, collaborate, and share with this versatile design tool.
  • Figma: Cool collaborative whiteboard has pro features and school-ready templates.

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  • Games That Build Social and Emotional Skills: Use these games to help students expand their worldviews, understand the needs of others, identify and reflect on their own feelings, and gain a more rounded view of themselves.

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Professional Development

  • Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning This Summer: Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this webinar offers invaluable tools to make the most of the summer break and keep your kids learning all summer long.

April 2024

Resources for Teachers

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  • PerplexityAI: Robust gen AI-powered research tool aggregates info, provides sources.
    Quizalize: Customizable quiz tool harnesses data to steer learning.

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Professional Development

March 2024

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  • Diffit: Promising tool uses AI-generated content to make resources in many formats.
  • PlagiarismCheck.org: Subscription-based writing tool aims to keep pace with AI in schools.

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Professional Development

February 2024

Resources for Teachers

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  • 826 Digital: Popular after-school program shares its resources to inspire writing.
  • KaiBot: Engaging STEAM learning with physical and digital coding experience.

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Professional Development

  • AI Unleashed: Vetting the ToolsCommon Sense‘s Steve Garton, senior manager of the Privacy Program, and Bianca DeJesus, editor of learning content, share what you need to look for when vetting AI tools for classroom use.

January 2024

Resources for Teachers

Articles

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  • Khan Academy: Though you’re familiar with Khan Academy, check out our updated review for information on its new AI feature, Khanmigo.
  • Quillbot: This AI platform and extension supports the entire writing process.

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Professional Development

  • Bringing AI Literacy Lessons to Life: Join Common Sense Outreach and Ambassadors as they demonstrate a collection of quick lessons (20 minutes or less!) that provide an introduction to AI, orient AI to our students, and help address its social and ethical impacts.