Kids in Cyber Teaches Tech, AI, and Online Safety Without Screen Time

Librarians and media specialists are leading some of the most important conversations happening in schools today. From AI literacy and misinformation to online safety and digital wellbeing, students need more than access to technology - they need guidance, critical thinking skills, and meaningful discussion. That’s why Cyber Civics is offering special pricing for librarians and media specialists. Our ready-to-use curriculum helps schools teach: • Digital citizenship • AI + media literacy • Online safety • Healthy technology habits • Critical thinking in digital spaces With discussion-based lessons and real-world topics, educators can help students become thoughtful, informed, and responsible digital citizens. Explore the special offer here: https://lnkd.in/gRWJPFeX  #DigitalCitizenship #MediaLiteracy #AIEducation #OnlineSafety #SchoolLibraries #EdTech #CyberCivics #EducationLeadership #DigitalWellbeing

Pardafas and ShareHub reported this weekend that Techpaila Innovation has launched AI and cybersecurity education programmes in Nepal, in partnership with NCC Education UK, aimed at Grades 11 and 12 students. This is a useful signal. AI and cyber skills are moving into the school-age conversation, not only college or workplace training. The opportunity for Nepal is bigger than adding another course label. Students need practical skills, but they also need judgment. A good AI and cyber programme should help them answer questions like: 1. How does AI produce an answer, and where can it go wrong? 2. How do students check sources instead of copying outputs? 3. What private data should never go into AI tools? 4. How do phishing, deepfakes, and fake official-looking content mislead people? 5. How can AI help with learning, projects, coding, research, and communication without replacing effort? 6. What should teachers and parents know before students use these tools every day? Nepal needs more AI and cybersecurity education. The quality question matters just as much as access. If programmes are practical, safe, and teacher-supported, they can help students prepare for real work. If they become only certificates and tool demos, the gap remains. AIducation Nepal helps schools, colleges, and teams build practical AI readiness: policy, teacher training, student AI literacy, safe use, and everyday workflows. Website: https://lnkd.in/gBaeicmJ Email: admin@aiducationlabs.com Sources: Pardafas, May 17, 2026; ShareHub, May 16, 2026 https://lnkd.in/gS5E4Heu https://lnkd.in/g7ySFyrE

“While the future may not be determined, it will be determined by the generation who come next,” said keynote speaker Brian Michael Murphy at VSAC's annual Transition conference. About 160 educators from across the region discussed how schools can adapt to rapidly changing technology and prepare students for the future. VSAC’s Patrick Leduc said students are entering a world that will look very different from today, and it's important to give them as many opportunities as possible. Educators also dug into topics from tech trends and phone-free policies to career connections and development, student engagement, cybersecurity, and literacy and STEM. Thanks to all who joined us for the 21st annual gathering! https://lnkd.in/euj6VnUV

If we want teachers to spend more time teaching, we have to get serious about the basics and the evidence. I like how this roadmap pairs better connectivity with practical proof on what EdTech actually improves outcomes and reduces workload. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EdTech #Education #Teaching #Teachers #Schools #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CyberSecurity #FutureOfWork #StudentSuccess https://buff.ly/YgIFmJO

I just published a new Brewing Innovation post summarizing CoSN’s U.S. State of EdTech 2026 report. The biggest takeaway: EdTech in 2026 is not really about devices anymore. It is about systems. Cybersecurity, AI literacy, access, instructional support, staffing, procurement, data privacy, screen time concerns, and family trust are all part of the same conversation now. My big argument in the post is that: Technology is not the strategy. The system is the strategy. The districts that thrive will not be the ones with the most tools. They will be the ones with the clearest purpose, strongest guardrails, best communication, and deepest investment in people. Would love to hear how other districts are thinking about AI, cybersecurity, instructional support, and purposeful tech use this year. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ekJ_uC-W

We didn’t prepare kids for social media - and we are still seeing the consequences of that today. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into how children learn, communicate, and process information, we are faced with an important question: Are we doing enough to prepare them this time? This FREE webinar brings together experts in media psychology, digital literacy, and education technology to explore that very question: Dr. Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA - Media Psychologist specializing in how media and technology shape behavior and development Diana Graber - Founder of Cyber Civics and a leader in digital literacy education Lisa O'Masta - CEO of Learning.com, focused on equipping students with essential digital skills for the future Together, they will discuss what it means to truly prepare children for an AI-driven world - not only to protect them, but to empower them with the skills and awareness they need to thrive. 📅 May 19 🕛 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmyxmQ-6 #AIinEducation #DigitalLiteracy #RaisingDigitalKids #KidsAndAI #FutureOfEducation #CyberCivics

AI literacy can’t just be about tools. It has to be about judgment, safety, media, digital citizenship, and helping students understand the world they are already living in. Excited to join this conversation with Dr. Pamela Rutledge, and Diana Graber.

Students need more than access to technology. They need the skills to navigate it safely and thoughtfully. Learning.com CEO, Lisa O’Masta is joining Dr. Pamela Rutledge, and Diana Graber for this important conversation on preparing students for an AI-driven world.

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How are schools balancing AI innovation with governance, privacy and risk? Hear from Rebecca Arceri, Chief Operating Officer and Faizul Zakaria, Director of ICT at Haileybury School, as they present: 🎓 The Evolution of AI in Education: What’s Working, What’s Risky and What’s Next? This keynote will explore: ⚡ What’s delivering real outcomes with AI in schools ⚠️ Emerging risks education leaders need to navigate 🚀 What the future of AI adoption could look like across K-12 education Register now and explore the agenda for ICT in Schools Summit VIC 2026 👇https://lnkd.in/gn3-SGKw 📅 21 May 2026 📍 Marvel Stadium – Victory Room 🎤 Meet the speakers: Matt Heinrich, Director of Learning Technologies and ICT, St Michael's Grammar School. Justine Isard, Head of Digital Technologies, Peninsula Grammar. Alison Stretch (Burton), General Manager Cyber Security, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. Jenny Luca, Head of ICT Innovation and Learning, Camberwell Grammar School. Kunal Sharma, Head of ICT, Kilvington Grammar School. William Fleming, Senior Security Manager, Department of Education and Training VIC, Victoria State Government. John Visentin, Principal, John Paul College Frankston. This event is made possible by our partners: Toddle - Your Teaching Partner, Thomas Peer Solutions, Compass Education, Verkada, The Alpha School System (TASS), 9X5 Consulting, Education Perfect, Winthrop Australia, JB Hi-Fi Education Solutions, Campion Education, Schoolbox, LG Electronics, ASI Solutions, Paperly, NinjaOne, Flexischools, Veracross, Arctic Wolf, Compnow, iSAMS By IRIS, Tes, Extreme Networks, KnowBe4, PaperCut Software, Wonde. #ICTInSchools #EdTech #AIinEducation #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #EducationLeadership #K12Education