Digital literacy Archives

Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

December 20, 2023 Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Taking the digital fluency leap with Nearpod: Adirondack Central School District’s story

November 7, 2023 Nearpod Team

Discover how Adirondack Central School District is using the power of Nearpod to implement New York State’s Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
5 Benefits of technology in the classroom

October 31, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore the benefits of technology in the classroom and tech resources you can use to support students’ education and future careers.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
8 Effective ways to prevent cyberbullying in schools

October 27, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore effective ways to prevent cyberbullying and curriculum resources for schools to address it to promote a safe school culture.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Why is digital citizenship important for 21st-century students?

October 10, 2023 Darri Stephens

Why is digital citizenship important? Explore tips and tools for educators and schools to empower students to be responsible digital citizens.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Essential lessons and examples to build students’ digital literacy skills

October 10, 2023 Nearpod Team

Digital literacy skills teach students to use technology safely. Use our essential digital literacy lessons and examples in your curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
5 Ways to empower students as content creators

October 9, 2023 Dr. Dan Kreiness

Explore ideas to empower students as content creators to foster a sense of ownership in their learning and prepare them for future careers.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Social emotional learning lessons for students’ digital wellness

October 2, 2023 Darri Stephens

Digital wellness for students is important for SEL growth. Explore digital literacy lessons from our social emotional learning curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to turn digital natives into responsible digital citizens

September 18, 2023 Kali Guinn

Learn how to make digital natives into responsible digital citizenships. Explore tips for teaching students how to be a good digital citizen.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 18, 2023 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is a crucial 21st-century skill. Use these engaging media literacy lessons and activities to teach students in your classroom.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.