Allison Cary 
When we are constantly online, we may get wrapped up in the moment and not realize that we’re sharing way too much of our personal information. This can negatively impact our privacy and security. In this activity, students will review what is okay to post and what is not. Click on this video to watch … Read more
Who we follow online may influence what we believe when viewing media. Celebrities we like might say things that aren’t necessarily true. In this activity, students will make a list of celebrities and play a ‘Guess Who’ game to see if they can guess the celebrity based on their online quote. Click on this video … Read more
We have a responsibility to create and maintain relationships with people we care about. In this activity, students will talk to 2-3 adults about how they communicated and built relationships before social media. Click on this video to watch Youth Speak Out facilitator William Desravines Jr. talk about the activity. You can find step-by-step instructions … Read more
Cyberbullying and digital drama are often present on social media sites. In this activity, students will brainstorm how they can avoid digital drama and cyberbullying and create a list that they can share with friends and family. Click on this video to watch Youth Speak Out facilitator William Desravines Jr. talk about the activity. You … Read more
Many educators in today’s classrooms recognize the importance of creative learning. Whether it’s bringing the arts into academics or encouraging project-based learning, educators recognize that students need to develop a creative mindset in order to meet future challenges. Technology and the digital world can be a great catalyst for creativity. While there is certainly a … Read more
It is always a good time to celebrate diversity. On Monday, many in the United States celebrated Indigenous People’s Day, and this weekend will mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the diverse people who make up our communities, it is important to consider the role that the digital world plays … Read more
According to a recent survey by Afterschool Alliance, many students still lack access to quality afterschool programming. “There are 24 million students who are not enrolled in an afterschool program, but would be enrolled if a program were available to them,” the survey says. Black and Latino families are more likely to face barriers to … Read more
On this International Literacy Day, we’re celebrating the power of reading by recommending five children’s books about digital citizenship. These books teach children about issues like privacy, digital breadcrumbs, cyberbullying, and more. We hope that you’ll celebrate International Literacy Day with one of these delightful tales! Mitzi and the Big Bad Nosy Wolf Ages 4-8 … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, students in Palm Beach County went back to school for another year of learning and growth. Soon, Youth Speak Out International will return to afterschool programs to teach elementary school and middle school students how to be better digital citizens. In today’s quickly evolving digital society, these lessons are more … Read more
When it comes to the digital world and children, teachers, parents, and governments are often focused on the negatives. The potential of the digital world is intimidating to many, and the desire to protect our children can cause a knee-jerk reaction to keep them away. But researchers at the London School of Economics and Political … Read more