Classroom Technology Video

Teachers, Try This: Digital Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students

By Lauren Santucci — April 10, 2025 3:07
Photo of teacher helping students with their tablet computers.

In the classroom, learning to use technology responsibly is a regular part of the curriculum from an early age. It’s important to teach students a framework for judging what is and isn’t safe—as well as the impact of their digital decisions.

Here, Damian Furmanchin, a digital literacy teacher in Philadelphia, explains how he approaches teaching the topic in elementary school.

Lauren Santucci was a video producer for Education Week.

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