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Interactions Through Digital Media Can Have a Real Impact | Digital Literacy 101
Even though it may not seem like it, our interactions through digital media can have a real impact on others. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2mr...
24.07.2025 16:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Social media can make a difference! This #SocialMediaGivingDay, support your favourite charity - like MediaSmarts - and help us empower the next generation: mediasmarts.ca/get-involved...
15.07.2025 18:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Media Literacy Week - October 27-31
Save the date! Our 20th annual Media Literacy Week takes place nationwide from October 27-31!🎉The week offers educational events, resources and other activities to improve increasingly crucial digital media literacy skills.
Learn more: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...
14.07.2025 17:30 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Talking to Kids About AI: Tips for Parents
Here are some tips on how to do that:Explore AI together. If young kids are using an AI chatbot or voice assistant, sit with them at first to help them learn to use it and get curious about its respon...
It may be hard to believe, but most kids think that their parents are way more tech-savvy than they really are! That’s why we need to be ready to talk to them about all of the tools, tech and devices in their lives – including AI. Here are some tips on how to do that: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-reso...
07.07.2025 14:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are all broadcasters
Here are three tips to make sure you share good information and stop the spread of hoaxes, rumours and scams. 1. Watch for your own bias One of the hardest things about being a responsible sharer is t...
Do you believe in aliens? 👽Before sharing stories about sightings, remember your friends and family rely on you to share accurate, trustworthy information. Here’s how to avoid spreading hoaxes and other misinformation: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-reso... #WorldUFODay
02.07.2025 12:39 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Talking TikTok: A Family Guide
World #SocialMediaDay is this Sunday! Want your teens to have fun on #TikTok while staying safe? Check out our family guide created with TikTok Canada: mediasmarts.ca/talking-tikt...
26.06.2025 13:25 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The need for robust digital media literacy education has never been more critical, and in 2024 we empowered thousands of Canadians to engage with the digital world confidently and critically through innovative programs and resources. See our Annual Report: mediasmarts.ca/about-us/ann...
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Spotting hate propaganda | Break the Fake
Today is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Hate propaganda can sometimes be disguised as a reasonable argument. But if you learn to spot these signs, you’ll recognize hate messages whether they’re in a post, an article, a video or a meme.
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18.06.2025 14:28 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Advertising and Male Violence
To make students aware of the ways in which male violence is used and promoted in advertising.
For Men’s Health Month, help make your Grade 11-12 students aware of the ways in which male violence is used and promoted in advertising: mediasmarts.ca/lessonplan/a... #EduSky
16.06.2025 12:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Decoding #SkinTok: Help Your Tween Avoid The Hype - Today's Parent
Skincare trends are infiltrating elementary schools. Here’s how to navigate the hype and help your tween build healthy habits that actually work.
Even if your tween isn’t on social media, they may be hearing about skincare trends. MediaSmarts' @matthewfjohnson.bsky.social says the interactive and imitative element of these skincare videos is what makes them appealing to young tweens. (via Today's Parent)
www.todaysparent.com/kids/tween-a...
10.06.2025 18:41 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Defeating Distraction
Here are some tips to develop a healthier relationship with technology:
Tomorrow is National Health and Fitness Day! Want to develop a healthier relationship with technology? Use these tips: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-reso...
06.06.2025 11:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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