This website serves as a clearinghouse of information concerning the ways adolescents use and misuse technology. It is intended to be a resource for parents, educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, counselors, and others who work with youth (as well as for youth themselves!). Here you will find facts, figures, and detailed stories from those who have been directly impacted by online aggression. In addition, the site includes numerous resources to help you prevent and respond to cyberbullying incidents. All of the information on this site is informed by over fifteen years of research.

Teachers will need to make a copy of the digital activity prior to using it.Students will complete a slide that will describe them and show a photo.

This is the first epiode from the ActiVAtED Learning Podcast series featuring renowned Blended Learning author and educator, Catlin Tucker.

Comprised of parents and professionals, the mission of Educate and Empower Kids (EEK) is to empower parents to create deep connection with their kids through media education, meaningful family communication, and intentional parenting. EEK works across the country to provide essential resources for parents, educators, and clinicians to teach children and teenagers how to become resilient and strong. We believe this must be done by teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and healthy sexuality education—including education about the dangers of online pornography.

Computer Science is the study of how we use computing devices. Over 70% of jobs in STEM are actually in computing, and the demand is growing. Virginia currently has over 30,000 unfilled jobs in computer science and this sector is growing at four times the national average. Nationally there are more than 500,000 open computing jobs.

In 2016, the Virginia legislature passed a law making Virginia the first state in the country to include computer science as a mandatory part of the curriculum in all public schools. CodeVA offers free professional learning for Virginia public school educators, education professionals, and school districts to implement the computer science SOLs. Although CodeVA cannot cover travel costs, all curricular materials are included for free.

We work with local school districts to provide professional development to public school teachers and to facilitate state licensing required to teach computer programming, but we don’t stop there. We also work with state education agencies and other outside partners to produce and disseminate computer science curricula and resources to support teachers once they have begun using computer science in their classrooms.

Use the CodeVA Connection Request form to request more information about professional learning, curriculum, and to request professional learning opportunities for your school or district!

This is a quick guide for parents and educators that gives an overview about cyberbullying and its effects on children.

This is a quick guide to help parents and educators understand the issues with internet predators and sex traffickers.

This is a quick guide for parents and educators that discusses he rules and tools for using a cellular device.

This is a quick guide for parents and educators to understand safety and prevention factors that should be used when allowing children to participate in online gaming.

This is a quick guide for parents and educators to help understand social media and its effects on children.

The goal of FBI-SOS is to promote cyber citizenship and help students learn about online safety while engaging in fun, interactive games. The program was designed to address current Internet safety threats while keeping each grade level's online usage and knowledge in mind. We hope that you find the program beneficial and that your students use the information to make themselves safer digital citizens.

Teach and learn practical digital skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow with our video lessons that are free of charge.

Purpose:
To promote creative expression and give students experience understanding copyright protections and consequences.
To reinforce fair use concepts.

Provides kids with information about digital citizenship, cyberbullying, and avoiding online risks so that they can safely socialize online.

A quick guide for parents and educators about the issues with internet pornography and its harm to children.

Passwords are crucual in our world today. They give us a simple measure to protect ourselves and our information online. This lesson provides an intro into cybersecurity and its vocabulary, as well as incorporates independent, partner, and whole group learning activities to determine what is a strong password and how to create it. All activities are low prep and can be modified to your needs. 

Offers a free, 14-module curriculum that educates youth ages 10-20 on alternatives to running away, unsafe behaviors, and how to build life skills that can resolve problems. It includes the module "Internet Safety and Fun," which provides youth with tools for safe online behavior.

To help students identify and understand their roles as ethical creators and consumers online.