Supporting Children’s Thinking in the Digital Age

Curriculum

8 Sections
104 Lessons
16 Hours

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When Information Goes Wrong: Helping Children Navigate Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation
Estimated Time: 2–4 hours Purpose: Equip parents to help children recognize, respond to, and recover from misleading information—whether it comes from peers, platforms, or trusted adults
27
Problem-Solving in the Digital Age: Helping Kids Think Through, Not Around, Problems
Purpose: Strengthen parents’ ability to model and scaffold problem-solving in digital, social,and emotional contexts—without over-rescuing or over-controlling
12
Building Digital Resilience: Helping Children Stay Steady in an Unsteady Online World
13
Understanding and Addressing Bullying in the Digital Age: A Culture, Not a Checklist
12
Critical Thinking
14
Cybersecurity at Home: Building Safe Habits Without Fear
12
Digital Literacy at Home: Helping Kids Think, Not Just Click
Estimated Time: 2–4 hours Purpose: Strengthen parents’ ability to model, scaffold, and sustain digital thinking at home—not just manage screen time or content
12
Industry and Community Relations
19

Case Study 3

Case Study 3: A Student Misunderstanding a Complex Topic

Scenario

In science class, students learn about a complex topic involving probability and multiple
variables. One student leaves class believing that a single factor directly causes a specific
outcome, missing the role of uncertainty and interacting variables.
Later, the student confidently explains this simplified version to family members. The
explanation sounds logical and convincing. The student believes they fully understand the
topic and does not notice gaps in their reasoning.
The misunderstanding is not due to lack of effort—the concept is genuinely difficult. The
challenge arises when confidence masks incomplete understanding, making revision
harder.

Reflection Questions

Why is confidence sometimes mistaken for understanding?

How might direct correction shut down learning?

What kind of questioning could invite deeper thinking without embarrassment?

Sample Parent Responses

Less Helpful Response:
“That’s not how it works. You misunderstood it.”
Why this can backfire:
It threatens confidence and may discourage curiosity or further explanation.
More Supportive Response:
“That makes sense so far. What other factors might influence the outcome? Want to look at
an example together?”
Why this helps:
It affirms effort, gently introduces complexity, and keeps the child engaged in refining their
thinking.