Kids’ Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters

Presented by Cristi Means, School Librarian, Bucher and Brecht Elementary Schools (PA); and Jennifer Ehehalt, Former Educator, Current Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education

Sponsored by Common Sense Education

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Just like the doors in our homes keep us safe by letting us decide who comes in, students need “privacy doors” to protect their personal information online. Cybersecurity can sound like a big, technical topic, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Media, and Cristi Means, Elementary School Librarian, for a friendly session designed for K–8 teachers who want to help students stay safe and smart online. During this edWebinar, we’ll discover ready-to-use lessons that make online safety simple and engaging for students and learn easy strategies to help students protect their personal information.

Come ready to learn, explore, and leave feeling empowered to make cybersecurity approachable for all learners. Weave digital safety and privacy into your everyday teaching, no tech expertise required! This session keeps students at the heart of every tip and tool, because protecting their privacy and well-being is something every teacher can do.

This edWebinar will be of interest to K-8 teachers and librarians.

About the Presenters

With 13 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, second, and third grade, Cristi Means has spent the past four years sharing her love of learning and literacy as an elementary school librarian. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, Cristi is passionate about helping students become curious, confident, and responsible digital citizens. She loves connecting books to curiosity, teaching students to find trustworthy information, and celebrating the joy of getting lost in a great story. Blending her classroom experience with a strong commitment to media literacy, Cristi guides students in navigating both books and the digital world with confidence and care. Whether she’s sharing a lively read-aloud, leading a research project, or helping students explore technology safely, Cristi strives to empower lifelong learners who are ready to explore, question, and connect with the world around them.

As Senior Regional Manager, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field, including how to build a positive school culture, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations, and implement family engagement ideas.

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