Digital+Literacy+and+Citizenship+Curriculum

This research-based curriculum offers a balanced approach to digital literacy education. We celebrate the power of the Internet and other digital media while teaching students to avoid the potential perils of digital life. Based on the work of Howard Gardner and the GoodPlay Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the curriculum emphasizes skill building, critical thinking, ethical discussion, and decision making — using case studies and real-life scenarios. We also integrate media creation and performance opportunities. Common Sense Media takes a whole-community approach to digital literacy and citizenship, providing parents with educational resources and engaging them in discussion. There are unit- and lesson-level parent tip sheets and videos, as well as homework activities for students and parents to do together. You can also find a wealth of parent material and advice on Common Sense Media’s website at www.commonsense.org.