MediaSmarts
@mediasmarts.bsky.social
Canada's charitable centre for digital media literacy, providing resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities.
Are you happy with the content that shows up on your feeds? Before the new year kicks in, consider starting fresh to rebuild your recommendations with intention. Here’s how: https://ow.ly/YHSn50XIuie
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Are you happy with the content that shows up on your feeds? Before the new year kicks in, consider starting fresh to rebuild your recommendations with intention. Here’s how: https://ow.ly/YHSn50XIuie
As things slow down this week, it’s a good time to think about how devices fit into family life.
Our new, self-directed workshop walks through practical strategies to help you build healthier, more intentional tech routines together.
Start now: https://ow.ly/pZ7U50XIu3Z
Our new, self-directed workshop walks through practical strategies to help you build healthier, more intentional tech routines together.
Start now: https://ow.ly/pZ7U50XIu3Z
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As things slow down this week, it’s a good time to think about how devices fit into family life.
Our new, self-directed workshop walks through practical strategies to help you build healthier, more intentional tech routines together.
Start now: https://ow.ly/pZ7U50XIu3Z
Our new, self-directed workshop walks through practical strategies to help you build healthier, more intentional tech routines together.
Start now: https://ow.ly/pZ7U50XIu3Z
MediaSmarts Talks the holidays! Here’s a throwback to our cozy conversation on the family tech topics most relevant this time of year: https://ow.ly/aSY750XBUOV
Screen time and tech gifts for the holidays | MediaSmarts Talks with Melissa Racine
Today MediaSmarts talks...the holiday season! In this episode, Tricia gets festive with MediaSmarts' very own Media Education Specialist, Melissa Racine! Gra...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
MediaSmarts Talks the holidays! Here’s a throwback to our cozy conversation on the family tech topics most relevant this time of year: https://ow.ly/aSY750XBUOV
How do we know real news when we see it online? This quick video for kids shows them what to look for when deciding if a source is reliable and why it matters: youtube.com/watch?v=o465pgiyC3c
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How do we know real news when we see it online? This quick video for kids shows them what to look for when deciding if a source is reliable and why it matters: youtube.com/watch?v=o465pgiyC3c
Rating systems can be helpful when trying to choose appropriate movies, but with so many systems in use, they can also be confusing. To help make sense of the differences, here's an overview of all the current systems: https://ow.ly/RLBZ50XJzQ1
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rating systems can be helpful when trying to choose appropriate movies, but with so many systems in use, they can also be confusing. To help make sense of the differences, here's an overview of all the current systems: https://ow.ly/RLBZ50XJzQ1
Can your students identify ads... even when they don’t look like ads? Explore the world of brand deals and #sponsored content with Grade 5-9 students with our new lesson plan: https://ow.ly/ya0X50XJzuZ
December 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Can your students identify ads... even when they don’t look like ads? Explore the world of brand deals and #sponsored content with Grade 5-9 students with our new lesson plan: https://ow.ly/ya0X50XJzuZ
Holiday downtime usually means lots of movies, games and videos. Our tip sheet shows how to use those moments to talk to your kids about what they're watching, what they love and what they’re curious about...AND help them think more critically about media!
https://ow.ly/YGzS50XItPl
https://ow.ly/YGzS50XItPl
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Holiday downtime usually means lots of movies, games and videos. Our tip sheet shows how to use those moments to talk to your kids about what they're watching, what they love and what they’re curious about...AND help them think more critically about media!
https://ow.ly/YGzS50XItPl
https://ow.ly/YGzS50XItPl
Thinking about giving your child their first smartphone? It’s a big step! Here are some tips to make sure it’s a good one: https://ow.ly/F09Y50XItG5
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thinking about giving your child their first smartphone? It’s a big step! Here are some tips to make sure it’s a good one: https://ow.ly/F09Y50XItG5
With the winter break coming up, here’s a plug-and-play video lesson to teach students about AI and algorithms with minimal classroom prep: https://ow.ly/YSmt50XItx0
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With the winter break coming up, here’s a plug-and-play video lesson to teach students about AI and algorithms with minimal classroom prep: https://ow.ly/YSmt50XItx0
Teaching kids about genre gives them a whole new toolbox they can use to understand all kinds of media!
Share this quick video with your class: https://ow.ly/yclw50XBUj4
Share this quick video with your class: https://ow.ly/yclw50XBUj4
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Teaching kids about genre gives them a whole new toolbox they can use to understand all kinds of media!
Share this quick video with your class: https://ow.ly/yclw50XBUj4
Share this quick video with your class: https://ow.ly/yclw50XBUj4
Between toys, games and other “must-haves,” kids see a lot of advertising this time of year. Our resource has practical ways to help them understand how ads work, spot persuasive tricks and feel more confident as consumers.
Check it out: https://ow.ly/RkgJ50XBU6B
Check it out: https://ow.ly/RkgJ50XBU6B
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Between toys, games and other “must-haves,” kids see a lot of advertising this time of year. Our resource has practical ways to help them understand how ads work, spot persuasive tricks and feel more confident as consumers.
Check it out: https://ow.ly/RkgJ50XBU6B
Check it out: https://ow.ly/RkgJ50XBU6B
For #HumanRightsDay, give students tools to speak up and take action.
This guide shows how they can use social media and other platforms to create positive change in their communities and beyond:
https://ow.ly/u0Zi50XBU0H
This guide shows how they can use social media and other platforms to create positive change in their communities and beyond:
https://ow.ly/u0Zi50XBU0H
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
For #HumanRightsDay, give students tools to speak up and take action.
This guide shows how they can use social media and other platforms to create positive change in their communities and beyond:
https://ow.ly/u0Zi50XBU0H
This guide shows how they can use social media and other platforms to create positive change in their communities and beyond:
https://ow.ly/u0Zi50XBU0H
Time for a media literacy lesson! This quick video shows how framing works — what’s included, what’s left out and how our own experiences shape what we see.
Share it with your class: https://ow.ly/tHYX50XBTVz
Share it with your class: https://ow.ly/tHYX50XBTVz
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Time for a media literacy lesson! This quick video shows how framing works — what’s included, what’s left out and how our own experiences shape what we see.
Share it with your class: https://ow.ly/tHYX50XBTVz
Share it with your class: https://ow.ly/tHYX50XBTVz
For Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, here’s a fun question for your K–3 class: What would you save to show future kids what today’s digital world is like?
Try our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/JGJr50XBTJn
Try our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/JGJr50XBTJn
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, here’s a fun question for your K–3 class: What would you save to show future kids what today’s digital world is like?
Try our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/JGJr50XBTJn
Try our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/JGJr50XBTJn
Is the ability to find each other’s locations adding support for families... or causing more stress? Our parent blogger @bitofmomsense.bsky.social is back to share her thoughts: https://ow.ly/hWZt50XBTHn
Where are you? Sharing locations
It’s easier than ever to know the whereabouts of your family and friends. There are devices you can buy with wearable GPS systems. Effectively, you can be traced and tracked by loved ones.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Is the ability to find each other’s locations adding support for families... or causing more stress? Our parent blogger @bitofmomsense.bsky.social is back to share her thoughts: https://ow.ly/hWZt50XBTHn
Lots of kids are getting new tech over the holidays. If that’s happening in your house, take a moment to set some shared rules before the excitement takes over.
Our family tech contract gives you a simple place to start: https://ow.ly/Ive250XBTpL
Our family tech contract gives you a simple place to start: https://ow.ly/Ive250XBTpL
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lots of kids are getting new tech over the holidays. If that’s happening in your house, take a moment to set some shared rules before the excitement takes over.
Our family tech contract gives you a simple place to start: https://ow.ly/Ive250XBTpL
Our family tech contract gives you a simple place to start: https://ow.ly/Ive250XBTpL
Looking for a clear way to integrate media literacy into your lessons?
This video breaks down the “rules of notice” in media that help students analyze visuals, sounds and storytelling choices that shape how we "read" the content we're consuming: https://ow.ly/m31950XBTil
This video breaks down the “rules of notice” in media that help students analyze visuals, sounds and storytelling choices that shape how we "read" the content we're consuming: https://ow.ly/m31950XBTil
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Looking for a clear way to integrate media literacy into your lessons?
This video breaks down the “rules of notice” in media that help students analyze visuals, sounds and storytelling choices that shape how we "read" the content we're consuming: https://ow.ly/m31950XBTil
This video breaks down the “rules of notice” in media that help students analyze visuals, sounds and storytelling choices that shape how we "read" the content we're consuming: https://ow.ly/m31950XBTil
This time of year there’s more screen time, holiday marketing overload and maybe even new devices — it’s a lot. We pulled together our go-to resources for managing tech at home this season: https://ow.ly/kNqf50XBSOZ
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This time of year there’s more screen time, holiday marketing overload and maybe even new devices — it’s a lot. We pulled together our go-to resources for managing tech at home this season: https://ow.ly/kNqf50XBSOZ
There are lots of tasty cookies out there — and then there are the ones that track your online activity. Help your students learn the basics of online privacy with our lesson plan: https://ow.ly/nFnv50XBTcf
#CookieDay
#CookieDay
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There are lots of tasty cookies out there — and then there are the ones that track your online activity. Help your students learn the basics of online privacy with our lesson plan: https://ow.ly/nFnv50XBTcf
#CookieDay
#CookieDay
As kids grow, their online needs change! We've outlined our best media safety tips using examples from YouTube's features and settings to improve your family's experience on the platform at every age. Take a look at our four new tip sheets, sponsored by YouTube: https://ow.ly/qBpL50XBsOY
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
As kids grow, their online needs change! We've outlined our best media safety tips using examples from YouTube's features and settings to improve your family's experience on the platform at every age. Take a look at our four new tip sheets, sponsored by YouTube: https://ow.ly/qBpL50XBsOY
Digital media literacy matters and needs your support! For #GivingTuesday, our director of research joined AM800 to share some of the amazing, free resources we offer on our site and how folks can help us keep growing and innovating. We're so grateful!
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wS0i50XACTE
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wS0i50XACTE
MediaSmarts Matters - Giving Tuesday - Mid-Morning 9am-12pm | iHeart
<p>Why digital media literacy is an important area of focus and why it needs support. Why digital media literacy matters and how folks can support our work<br>Guest: Dr.Kara Brisson-Boivin, Director of Research at MediaSmarts </p>
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December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Digital media literacy matters and needs your support! For #GivingTuesday, our director of research joined AM800 to share some of the amazing, free resources we offer on our site and how folks can help us keep growing and innovating. We're so grateful!
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wS0i50XACTE
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wS0i50XACTE
On #GivingTuesday, we’re asking for your help to ensure everyone has the skills to navigate today’s ever-changing digital world with confidence. With your generosity, we're able keep growing, innovating and reaching more people.
Donate now: https://ow.ly/svRr50XABUw
Donate now: https://ow.ly/svRr50XABUw
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On #GivingTuesday, we’re asking for your help to ensure everyone has the skills to navigate today’s ever-changing digital world with confidence. With your generosity, we're able keep growing, innovating and reaching more people.
Donate now: https://ow.ly/svRr50XABUw
Donate now: https://ow.ly/svRr50XABUw
New classroom resource! Explore new workshops, lesson plans and videos giving K-12 teachers a comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking. Find it all here: https://ow.ly/GEjO50XA4SO
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New classroom resource! Explore new workshops, lesson plans and videos giving K-12 teachers a comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking. Find it all here: https://ow.ly/GEjO50XA4SO
Whether you’re on the hunt for #BlackFriday deals or protesting consumerism for #BuyNothingDay, take a moment to think about advertising today!
Start a conversation with your kids using these tips: https://ow.ly/h7wI50Xz0VO
Start a conversation with your kids using these tips: https://ow.ly/h7wI50Xz0VO
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Whether you’re on the hunt for #BlackFriday deals or protesting consumerism for #BuyNothingDay, take a moment to think about advertising today!
Start a conversation with your kids using these tips: https://ow.ly/h7wI50Xz0VO
Start a conversation with your kids using these tips: https://ow.ly/h7wI50Xz0VO
While marketing is all around us 365 days a year, it’s especially powerful during the holiday season! Teach your Grade 6-9 students about the online marketing techniques used to target them: https://ow.ly/X8lB50XyCxm
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While marketing is all around us 365 days a year, it’s especially powerful during the holiday season! Teach your Grade 6-9 students about the online marketing techniques used to target them: https://ow.ly/X8lB50XyCxm