MediaSmarts

MediaSmarts Canada’s centre for digital media literacy MediaSmarts is Canada’s centre for digital media literacy.

A registered charity, its vision is that all Canadians have the critical thinking skills to engage with media as active and informed digital citizens.

Today is the Global Day of Parents. Parents and guardians play an important role in helping young people navigate the op...
06/01/2026

Today is the Global Day of Parents.

Parents and guardians play an important role in helping young people navigate the opportunities and challenges of growing up in a digital world.

Our free self-guided workshop features practical tools and research-informed strategies to support your child's digital well-being: https://ow.ly/RAvX50Z6bB9

⭐ Resource of the day ⭐ If there's one lesson we would make mandatory for everyone, it would be this one. 👀 Consensus o...
05/29/2026

⭐ Resource of the day ⭐

If there's one lesson we would make mandatory for everyone, it would be this one. 👀

Consensus or Conspiracy? (Grades 9-12): https://ow.ly/p1ey50Z5yCY

05/29/2026

One of the most powerful things we can teach kids about the online world? Knowing when to walk away.

Teaching kids to recognize their hot emotions and disengage from online conflict is one of the most important digital skills we can give them.

The MediaSmarts Educator of the Year Award recognizes a Canadian K–12 educator who empowers students to engage with medi...
05/28/2026

The MediaSmarts Educator of the Year Award recognizes a Canadian K–12 educator who empowers students to engage with media thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

Do you know an educator making an extraordinary impact through digital media literacy? Nominate them before June 17.

Learn more and apply now: https://ow.ly/8BKc50Z59IX

05/27/2026

When it comes to intervening in cyberbullying, there are things kids can do that can make the situation better...and there are things they can do that can make the situation worse.

05/22/2026

Just because it happens online doesn’t mean it doesn’t have an impact.

Young people tell us the hardest part of cyberbullying is feeling like nobody cares or steps in. Parents and trusted adults can teach kids that even small actions like reaching out, checking in and showing support can make a real difference.

The MediaSmarts Youth Leader Award celebrates a young person in Canada using their digital media literacy skills to make...
05/21/2026

The MediaSmarts Youth Leader Award celebrates a young person in Canada using their digital media literacy skills to make a difference in their classroom, community or online spaces.

Know someone who deserves recognition—a youth who launched a podcast, led online activism or created media that makes a difference? Applications are now open! ⭐

Learn more and nominate a youth leader for Canada’s very first Digital Media Literacy Awards today: https://ow.ly/jN1G50Z2Gmr

⭐ Resource of the day ⭐ According to a new Pew report, only one in 10 people who turn to influencers for health info sa...
05/14/2026

⭐ Resource of the day ⭐

According to a new Pew report, only one in 10 people who turn to influencers for health info say they trust most of the information they receive.

Our free lesson plan helps Grade 9-12 students effectively verify the wide range of science and health info they encounter on social media and compile a list of reliable sources they know they can turn to: https://ow.ly/25x650YZK29

Know a Canadian youth or educator thinking outside the box on digital media literacy? Canadian Innovation Week is a grea...
05/13/2026

Know a Canadian youth or educator thinking outside the box on digital media literacy? Canadian Innovation Week is a great time to recognize them by nominating them for a MediaSmarts' Digital Media Literacy Award!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Gb8Y50YZ006

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