About Us
Overview



Our mission
CyberSmart! fosters 21st century skills to increase student engagement and prepare students to achieve in today's digital society.
In this way we are very different—and substantially more effective—than organizations that only promote messages alerting educators, students, and parents to the dangers of the Internet. While we do directly address online safety and security issues, we do so with a clear focus on the broader educational objective.
At a glance
CyberSmart! Online Workshops, facilitated professional development, give educators a hands-on experience in 21st century skills—the new basic skills—to meet the learning needs of today’s students. Educators engage in the same kinds of learning they are expected to facilitate in the classroom.
Two free resources support daily teaching. The free CyberSmart! Student Curriculum empowers students to use the Internet safely, responsibly, and effectively. Vetted and evaluated by state educational technology groups nationwide, it is used in all 50 states and around the world. The free CyberSmart! Educator Toolbar puts 21st century skills into practice every day, with just-in-time 24/7 access to annotated essential resources to support student learning.
CyberSmart! Africa tackles the challenges of scale and sustainability which lie at the core of successfully fighting a digital war on poverty—preparing students to benefit economically, socially and politically, from living in a digital world.
