Iridescent is committed to helping our participants use technology safely and responsibly

We aim to provide a safe sandbox where students can experiment and build their resilience and perseverance. We also want students to become responsible digital citizens as they innovate and interact with others in an online world.  

We have partnered with Common Sense Education to provide safety training and improve digital literacy among our users. The safety and development of youth at Iridescent relies on our ecosystem of staff, parents, educators, mentors, and students.  We invite you to help us maintain a safe and responsible learning environment.  

Thank you for joining us in making our online programs safer. 

Internet Safety Training

Explore each of the topics below, using the appropriate resources to answer the question each topic poses. You will find a lesson plan and student activity for each topic, as well as brief overviews of the topic tailored to parent and mentor audiences.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out
to Monica Gragg, our Mentor Community Manager.

Digital Life 102

What place does digital media have in our lives?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Building community online

How can websites foster community online?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Oops! Broadcast it on the internet

What are the consequences of oversharing online?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Feeling on Display

Are girls and guys judged differently when they post photos online?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

What’s the big deal about internet privacy?

How do websites collect your personal information and what can you do about it?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Risky Online Relationships

How can you tell when an online relationship is risky?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Copyrights and Wrongs

How can I make responsible choices when I use other people’s creative work?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors

Rights, Remixes, and Respect

What should you consider when you use other people’s creative work?

Explore this question using resources for families & parents, educators, students, and/or mentors