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

From Parent to Partner: How Families Support Innovation

Mini-Guide: “Having the Conversation”

When you have an idea for a school-industry partnership, approaching school leadership can feel intimidating.
This guide helps you plan and communicate clearly so your message gets heard.

Prepare Your Talking Points

Before reaching out, take a few minutes to structure your message:

Purpose: What’s the idea or opportunity you want to share?
Relevance: How does it connect to what students are already learning?
Specific ask: What are you asking the school to consider or do next?

Tip: Keep your idea short and to the point—1–2 sentences for each part.

Focus on Student Benefits

School leaders need to know how this will help students. Consider:

What skills or experiences will students gain?
Will it make learning more engaging or real-world relevant?
How will it support equity (all students benefit, not just a few)?

Tip: Avoid framing it as “good for the company”—focus on what students get out of it.

Stay Solutions-Focused

Leaders may worry about time, resources, or risks. Show that you’ve thought ahead:

Is this low-cost or no-cost for the school?
Are there simple first steps (guest speaker, virtual visit)?
How will you help with coordination, permissions, or logistics?

Tip: Bring options, not just one fixed idea. This makes it easier for leaders to say yes.

Keep it Collaborative

Approach the conversation as a partner, not just a proposer:

Be open to their feedback or modifications.
Ask if similar ideas have been tried before.
Offer to help connect people or manage small details.