Cybersmarts Crosswalk to Alternate Resource
Cybersmarts will cease to be available in POWER Library as of 6/30/2023.
A review of comparable resources has revealed that the best alternative is Commonsense.org’s Digital Citizenship Program. The Digital Citizenship Program is updated regularly, targets a variety of learning styles, is well-produced, and covers the entire K-12 curriculum.
Commonsense.org’s Digital Citizenship Program is available at:
Commonsense.org provides a full K-12 curriculum comprised of the following thematic modules:
- Media Balance & Well-Being
- Privacy & Security
- Digital Footprint & Identity
- Relationships & Communication
- Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
- News & Media Literacy
Lesson plans for each grade, kindergarten through 12th, include activities, videos, family engagement materials, etc. Materials are updated regularly and aligned with numerous national standards. Each lesson has a link to a list of the standards it meets and there are standards alignment charts for the lessons at:
The entire Commonsense.org website serves as a resource for further information and professional development for teachers.
The following crosswalk indicates the resource within Commonsense.org that supports what was in Cybersmarts. (View PDF)
CyberSmarts Crosswalk to Commonsense.org
