Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Entrance into the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
Our coders will learn to program using commands like loops and events. Students will also learn how to meaningfully collaborate with others, investigate different problem-solving techniques, persist in the face of challenging tasks and learn about internet safety.
In this lesson, students consider the feelings of themselves and others when making decisions about when, where and how much to use technology.
Privacy and security
In this lesson, students understand how the power of the internet allows students to experience and visit places they might not be able to see in person. But, just like traveling in the real world, it's important to be safe when traveling online. On this virtual field trip, kids can practice staying safe on online adventures.
Media balance and well-being
In this lesson, students explore how whether it's watching TV or playing on a tablet, using tech can be super fun! Often, kids find it hard to transition from an online activity to an offline one. They will learn a simple routine for how to manage those inevitable digital interruptions that are part of everyone's lives in the digital age.
Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Computer science and the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
The concepts that are taught at this level parallel those from kindergarten. However, here they will learn more sophisticated context-setting activities and work through a greater variety of puzzles. Coders will learn the basics of programming, collaboration techniques, investigation and critical thinking skills, persistence in the face of difficulty and internet safety.
From our head down to our toes, and our feet up to our nose, the “digital citizens” teach students how to be safe, responsible and respectful online.
Privacy and security
In this lesson, students understand how staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. Using a fun traffic light activity, students learn how to identify "just right" content, giving them the green light to learn, play and explore the internet safely.
Media balance and well-being
This foundational digital citizenship lesson challenges kids to pay attention to their feelings while using tech. With an engaging emoji game, students learn practical strategies for managing their feelings--good, bad and everything in between.
Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Entrance into the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
Our coders will create programs with sequencing, loops and events. They will investigate problem-solving techniques and develop strategies for building positive communities both online and offline.
In this lesson, students explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the “digital citizens,” who take a pledge to be safe, responsible and respectful when traveling through the online world.
Cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech
The internet is filled with all kinds of interesting people, but sometimes, some of them can be mean to each other. With this role play, students will understand why it's often easier to be mean online than in person, and how to deal with online meanness when they see it.
News and media literacy
With so much information at our fingertips, students learn what it means to "give credit" when using content they find online. Taking on the role of a detective, students learn why it's important to give credit and the right ways to do it when they use words, images or ideas that belong to others.
Privacy and security
Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. By helping a “digital citizen” sign up for a new app, students learn about the kinds of information they should keep to themselves when they use the internet--just as they would with a stranger in person.
Media balance and well-being
Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are times when it's best to keep devices away. In this lesson, students learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not--and practice making family rules for device-free time at home.
Relationships and communication
We are all connected to the internet! By learning the Rings of Responsibility, students explore how the internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. In this lesson, students will learn to think critically about the different ways they connect with others, both in person and online.
Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Computer science and the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
Our coders will develop their understanding of algorithms, nested loops, while loops, conditionals and more.
From selfies to social media, many of us create unique online identities for ourselves, and our students are no different. But do kids always understand how others might perceive what they post? In this lesson, students will think critically about the online identities they're creating.
Cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech
As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry or even fearful. In this lesson, students will build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.
News and media literacy
The web is full of photos, and even videos, that are digitally altered. And it's often hard to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake. In this lesson, students will ask critical questions about why someone might alter a photo or video in the first place.
Privacy and security
Stronger, more secure online passwords are a good idea for everyone. But how can we help kids create better passwords and remember them? In this lesson, students will make passwords that are both secure and memorable.
Media balance and well-being
Teaching digital citizenship is all about helping kids think beyond themselves and recognize the ripple effects of their actions. Personal responsibility is important, but understanding their responsibilities to others can help kids unlock new ways to learn and connect with their communities--and even change those communities for the better.
Relationships and communication
Belonging to various communities is important for kids' development. In this lesson, students will learn how to strengthen both online and in-person communities by creating norms that everyone pledges to uphold.
Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Computer science and the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
We begin our time introducing the Sprite Lab programming tool. Coders will learn to make fun, interactive projects that reinforce what they'll learn about online safety. Following these lessons, learners will engage in more complex coding. Students will learn about nested loops, functions and conditionals.
Your digital footprint can affect your online reputation for a long time. But kids don't always realize that digital footprints aren't just a personal matter. In this lesson, students will learn how they can contribute to a positive digital reputation, both for themselves and for others.
Cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech
Online tools are empowering for kids, and they also come with big responsibilities. But do kids always know what to do when they encounter cyberbullying? In this lesson, students will learn ways to take action to resolve conflicts, from being “upstanders” to helping others in need.
News and media literacy
It's common for kids to use images they find online, for school projects or just for fun. But kids don't often understand which images are okay to use and which ones aren't. In this lesson, students will learn about the rights and responsibilities they have when it comes to the images they create and use.
Privacy and security
It's in our students' nature to share and connect with others. But sharing online comes with some risks. How can we help kids build strong, positive and safe relationships online? In this lesson, students will learn the difference between what's personal and what's best left private.
Media balance and well-being
We all make choices every day about the media we consume and create.
Relationships and communication
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with risks. In this lesson, students will learn how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy and positive.
Computer science prepares all learners to be active and informed contributors to our ever-evolving technical world. Computer science and the digital world can be life-changing. While coding, our students are engaged in learning that is relevant to their lives. Teachers feed into students’ curiosity while developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
During our time together, the teacher's role is not one of being the source of knowledge, but rather the leader in seeking knowledge. As for our students, they will explore concepts and build their understanding through various physical and online activities. Off of the computer, our learners will collaborate and communicate during games, discussions and creative tasks.
When programming on computers, students are encouraged to share ideas or work collaboratively as pair programmers. The goal is to develop a common foundation upon which all learners can understand computer science concepts, regardless of prior experience.
We begin our time by looking at how users make choices in the apps they use. Coders then learn to make a variety of Sprite Lab apps that also offer choices for the user. Later on, students will learn more advanced concepts, including variables and "for" loops. Learners are given greater autonomy and more choices.
What does it mean to "be yourself" or to "be real"? Those are deep thoughts for any child. For kids today, these questions matter online, too. Help your students explore why some people create different or alternate personas for themselves online and on social media.
Cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech
Miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help students avoid the pitfalls of digital drama? In this lesson, students will learn how to avoid online drama in the first place and de-escalate drama when it happens.
News and media literacy
The web is full of questionable and inaccurate information. So how do we help students weed out the bad and find what's credible? In this lesson, students will dig into why and how false information ends up online in the first place, and then practice evaluating the credibility of what they're finding online.
Privacy and security
Internet scams are part of being online today, but many kids might not be aware of them. How do we help our students avoid being tricked into clicking malicious links or giving out private information? In this lesson, students will learn to avoid online identity theft and phishing schemes.
Media balance and well-being
We use digital media every day, from texting, streaming TV shows and gaming to using voice assistants or ordering food online. For today's kids, it's a lot more than just "screen time." So how can we help students balance their online and offline lives? It starts with recognizing just how much media we use.
Relationships and communication
Games, social media and other spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? In this lesson, students will consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online.
Hi, my name is Julie Eye. I love being a Digital Teacher Librarian (DTL)! This job combines two of my passions: reading and technology. I absolutely love to empower kids to investigate and challenge them to take the reigns of their own learning.
I have been in the teaching profession for 20 years. I spent 13 years teaching in the classroom from first to fifth grade. I have been a DTL for seven years.