Welcome to the Cox Digital Academy! Families, educators, community leaders and students can access information regarding computer literacy tips, educational videos, tutorials and games.
Internet basics
Microsoft digital literacy
Digital literacy are the foundational skills needed to understand and safely use digital devices, software, and the internet.
Microsoft 365 training
Learn how to create and collaborate with productivity tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What is Instagram?
Is Instagram safe for kids? Find out about the popular social media platform and what to watch for.
What is TikTok?
Teens love TikTok, the popular lip-syncing app. Find out what they're doing and what to watch for.
Educational resources
Free educational apps, games and websites
You don't always have to pay big bucks for great educational games, apps, and websites. Lots of outstanding free options are only a click away. Since the subjects here range from reading to math skills, kids can find all sorts of fun practice for all kinds of topics.
5 tips to help kids catch up in school
If you notice your kid is having trouble or falling behind with schoolwork, it's time to take action. Check out these five simple tips parents can use to help their kids catch up in school.
30 cool things kids can learn online (for free)
Links, videos, and instructions for really fun family projects.
Cox Campus is a free learning portal designed to distill the science of reading into simple actions adults can take when interacting with children.
Safety & privacy
Parents' ultimate guide to parental controls
Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here's everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware.
5 Surefire ways to protect your online privacy
Today's kids spend lots of time posting and sharing information online. Learn five surefire ways to protect their privacy.
5 Internet safety tips for kids
Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games -- these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online, but sometimes there are risks. Learn five ways to keep your kids safe on the internet.
Myths and truths about kids' internet safety
Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth (and ignoring the rumors) about what really makes them safe.
Digital citizenship
Explore a Topic: Women's History
Research a topic related to Women's History and create a report to communicate your findings.
How to talk with kids about racism and racial violence
It starts with checking in on yourself, and then listening deeply.
Understand Your Digital Footprint
Think about the actions you take online and then create a visual picture of your digital footprint in Google Sheets.