What if your students were in charge of making the internet a safer place? This session highlights the 21 Things 4 Students Cyber Smart Thing, where learners step into the role of video game safety experts. Through immersive Quests, students investigate online safety, digital etiquette, and the real impact of cyberbullying—all while “reporting back” to developers to ensure safe and fun experiences for players worldwide.

Teachers and curriculum teams will see how this Thing:

• Builds digital citizenship skills in a highly engaging, game-based context.
• Equips students with strategies for safe and responsible online behavior.
• Encourages empathy and awareness by addressing the effects of online bullying.
• Reinforces positive digital habits through interactive, scenario-based challenges.

Whether used in full or as stand-alone Quests to address classroom needs, Cyber Smart makes digital safety practical, meaningful, and fun for middle-level learners.

Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education?  Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Student Engagement for teachers, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI. 

This five-session professional development series is designed to empower educators with actionable strategies to enhance student engagement in the classroom. The program focuses on building upon proven student engagement techniques while exploring the potential of AI tools to support and elevate these practices. Each session will provide collaborative discussions and opportunities to experiment with AI-supported strategies.

Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.

Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education?  Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort is designed for coaches, specialists, and librarians focusing on AI literacy in schools, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.

We are in a unique moment in time. Educators have a chance to equip students not only to use AI but to understand it, challenge it, and shape its future. Having a foundational understanding of what AI is, what it can do, and what its limitations are will help educators make informed decisions now and in the future as the technology continues to progress. This cohort will explore foundational elements of AI literacy, why it matters, and how to equip teachers with this essential knowledge.

Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.

Data is the new evidence, and your students are the detectives! This session introduces the 21 Things 4S tudents Data Detectives Thing, where learners transform from information gatherers into problem-solvers by uncovering patterns, building visuals, and making smart, evidence-based decisions. Through hands-on Quests, students explore every step of the data process ~ collecting, organizing, analyzing, visualizing, and applying their findings to real-world challenges.

Teachers and curriculum teams will discover how this Thing:

• Builds critical digital literacy skills by teaching students to responsibly collect and manage data.
• Strengthens math and problem-solving through spreadsheet practice with formulas and functions.
• Empowers students to spot trends and patterns using data analysis.
• Brings learning to life with charts, graphs, and dashboards that communicate powerful stories.
• Encourages collaboration as students tackle data “cases” in teams or independently.

Whether tied to science projects, social studies investigations, or cross-curricular problem-solving, Data Detectives equips students with the skills to think critically and make decisions backed by evidence.

Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education?  Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort is designed for coaches, specialists, and librarians focusing on AI literacy in schools, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI.

We are in a unique moment in time. Educators have a chance to equip students not only to use AI but to understand it, challenge it, and shape its future. Having a foundational understanding of what AI is, what it can do, and what its limitations are will help educators make informed decisions now and in the future as the technology continues to progress. This cohort will explore foundational elements of AI literacy, why it matters, and how to equip teachers with this essential knowledge.

Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.

Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education?  Join a Community of Practice cohort! Cohorts will run from August to December, and encourage participants to: engage with networking opportunities with peers, exploring practical strategies for AI-driven practices, participate in resource sharing to deepen understanding of effective Gen AI integration in practice and the classroom. This cohort will focus on Student Engagement for teachers, and will include integration of ethical and responsible use of AI. 

This five-session professional development series is designed to empower educators with actionable strategies to enhance student engagement in the classroom. The program focuses on building upon proven student engagement techniques while exploring the potential of AI tools to support and elevate these practices. Each session will provide collaborative discussions and opportunities to experiment with AI-supported strategies.

Optional SCECHs will be available for participants.