David Wall
@dawall.bsky.social
Thinking about how you think about thinking!
Free Press https://wfp.to/presskid WinnipegSD Teacher CompThinking AI & ML Heutagogy UX Mulitmodality [email protected]
Free Press https://wfp.to/presskid WinnipegSD Teacher CompThinking AI & ML Heutagogy UX Mulitmodality [email protected]
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Check out this map of the Technate of America
January 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Check out this map of the Technate of America
“With a pugnacious president in office, the need for an intelligent, sober press corps is paramount”
@adamgabbatt.bsky.social The Guardian
Time for student journalists around the world to start reporting
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
@adamgabbatt.bsky.social The Guardian
Time for student journalists around the world to start reporting
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Rightwing bloggers and Maga minions: meet the Trump-loving Pentagon press corps
A group of reporters meant to hold the Pentagon to account is full of pro-Trump sycophants … what could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
“With a pugnacious president in office, the need for an intelligent, sober press corps is paramount”
@adamgabbatt.bsky.social The Guardian
Time for student journalists around the world to start reporting
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
@adamgabbatt.bsky.social The Guardian
Time for student journalists around the world to start reporting
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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When Tech is wrapped in jargon, dramatic demonstrations, and appeals to what some claim to be scientifically proven fact, & confidence replaces evidence in online safety thewhitehatter.ca/post/from-bu... #digitalliteracy #onlinesafety #onlineparenting
From “Bullshido” to “Screen-Scare-Do”: When Confidence Replaces Evidence in Digital Literacy and Online Safety
For nearly 20 years, Darren trained civilians and police in real-world self-defence, where flashy techniques often failed the moment they were tested. In this article, that same lens is turned on part...
thewhitehatter.ca
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
When Tech is wrapped in jargon, dramatic demonstrations, and appeals to what some claim to be scientifically proven fact, & confidence replaces evidence in online safety thewhitehatter.ca/post/from-bu... #digitalliteracy #onlinesafety #onlineparenting
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In case you missed it: we were featured in a PBS Newshour Classroom article.
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www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
Educator Voice: How media, education and government teamed up to create a media literacy platform for Canadian schools
Learn about a platform that helps young learners understand the news — and become journalists themselves
www.pbs.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
In case you missed it: we were featured in a PBS Newshour Classroom article.
www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
Yes Gen Z can with a little help from its friends @maggiemacintosh.bsky.social @metismamamb.bsky.social @winnipegfreepress.com @the74.bsky.social contact us at
Winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.the74million.org/article/can-...
Winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.the74million.org/article/can-...
Can Gen Z Save Journalism? Only If They’re Taught How to Trust Again
Otoo and Davis: Some skepticism is good, helping readers avoid misinformation. But it can curdle into cynicism, isolating them from civic dialogue.
www.the74million.org
December 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Yes Gen Z can with a little help from its friends @maggiemacintosh.bsky.social @metismamamb.bsky.social @winnipegfreepress.com @the74.bsky.social contact us at
Winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.the74million.org/article/can-...
Winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.the74million.org/article/can-...
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I’ve been on vacation and watched Poilievre’s press gallery dinner speech after listening to this podcast
Not only does Poilievre make weird personal “jokes” about individual journalists, it’s batshit anyone at a press gallery dinner would laugh at or applaud homophobic / anti-Palestinian jokes
Not only does Poilievre make weird personal “jokes” about individual journalists, it’s batshit anyone at a press gallery dinner would laugh at or applaud homophobic / anti-Palestinian jokes
NEW: This week on The North State, journalists/industry leaders laughed and joked about the policies that have real world impact. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social joins me to explain how the Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner shows damaging policies are just a big game to Canada’s media elite. #cdnpoli
Killjoys Ruin Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner ft. Rachel Gilmore (Podcast)
Metaphorically crashing the black tie affair
readthecatch.ca
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I’ve been on vacation and watched Poilievre’s press gallery dinner speech after listening to this podcast
Not only does Poilievre make weird personal “jokes” about individual journalists, it’s batshit anyone at a press gallery dinner would laugh at or applaud homophobic / anti-Palestinian jokes
Not only does Poilievre make weird personal “jokes” about individual journalists, it’s batshit anyone at a press gallery dinner would laugh at or applaud homophobic / anti-Palestinian jokes
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Check out the incredible photo on the front page of the Earl Grey Press student newspaper today, made by a young photojournalist in grade 4-6. Read the full edition of their paper here (and create your own!):
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Check out the incredible photo on the front page of the Earl Grey Press student newspaper today, made by a young photojournalist in grade 4-6. Read the full edition of their paper here (and create your own!):
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
Read All About It! #EarlGreyPress latest edition is out. Federal Minister #Bencarr, #AI & #Medialit. Conflict mangers and Saving the earth, just a few of the amazing stories in this #school #newspaper.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
Earl Grey Press (2025-12-08) – Winnipeg Free Press
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Read All About It! #EarlGreyPress latest edition is out. Federal Minister #Bencarr, #AI & #Medialit. Conflict mangers and Saving the earth, just a few of the amazing stories in this #school #newspaper.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/flipbook/ear...
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A University of Winnipeg professor who researches poverty and urban renewal at the downtown campus is now its acting president.
Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Distasio named U of W interim president
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A University of Winnipeg professor who researches poverty and urban renewal at the downtown campus is now its acting president.
Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Jino Distasio, one of the most high-profile researchers at U of W, was named interim vice-chancellor Tuesday #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
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We interrupt my regular postings of news for children to bring you this:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
ASHLAND, Va. (AP) — The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored. The bandit was something of a no...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We interrupt my regular postings of news for children to bring you this:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Fine, I can't crop an image to save my life, but I CAN write a book that Waterstones liked.
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Fine, I can't crop an image to save my life, but I CAN write a book that Waterstones liked.
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I absolutely never appreciated how Green Day's "American Idiot" is about media literacy!
"Don't wanna be an American idiot
Don't want a nation under the new mania
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mindf**k America..."
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#InfoLit #MediaLit #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
"Don't wanna be an American idiot
Don't want a nation under the new mania
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mindf**k America..."
1/
#InfoLit #MediaLit #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
a man in a black shirt and red tie is standing in front of a green and white american flag .
Alt: a man in a black shirt and red tie is standing in front of a green and white american flag .
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I absolutely never appreciated how Green Day's "American Idiot" is about media literacy!
"Don't wanna be an American idiot
Don't want a nation under the new mania
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mindf**k America..."
1/
#InfoLit #MediaLit #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
"Don't wanna be an American idiot
Don't want a nation under the new mania
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mindf**k America..."
1/
#InfoLit #MediaLit #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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Today's kids news:
AI-powered toys are popular now, but pediatricians and researchers don't recommend them.
What do you think of what the experts say?
Does this change how you think about AI-powered toys?
How could AI be used in toys in better ways?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
AI-powered toys are popular now, but pediatricians and researchers don't recommend them.
What do you think of what the experts say?
Does this change how you think about AI-powered toys?
How could AI be used in toys in better ways?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO – As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today's kids news:
AI-powered toys are popular now, but pediatricians and researchers don't recommend them.
What do you think of what the experts say?
Does this change how you think about AI-powered toys?
How could AI be used in toys in better ways?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
AI-powered toys are popular now, but pediatricians and researchers don't recommend them.
What do you think of what the experts say?
Does this change how you think about AI-powered toys?
How could AI be used in toys in better ways?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
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The Winnipeg Free Press Media Literacy & Learning platform is LIVE and there is much more to come! Check out the work so far here:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.winnipegfreepress.com/education
Media Literacy & Learning
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Winnipeg Free Press Media Literacy & Learning platform is LIVE and there is much more to come! Check out the work so far here:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/education
www.winnipegfreepress.com/education
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OTTAWA – An Ontario court has decided a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers against OpenAI will proceed in that province.
News publishers’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to go ahead in Ontario
OTTAWA – An Ontario court has decided a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers against OpenAI will proceed in that province.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
OTTAWA – An Ontario court has decided a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers against OpenAI will proceed in that province.
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Today in kids news: a new museum is coming to Winnipeg, full of vintage gaming and computing technology!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
Manitoba Computer and Gaming Museum powers up
Founders behind the proposed Manitoba Computer & Gaming Museum aim to open a permanent location in 2027. The first iteration — a pop-up — is set to appear Tuesday at an annual conference for tech afic...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today in kids news: a new museum is coming to Winnipeg, full of vintage gaming and computing technology!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
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Today's free news for kids:
Discussion starters:
What are some of the ways you connect with others to share common interests?
What clubs or groups in your school help people feel like they belong? What ideas for other clubs do you have?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
Discussion starters:
What are some of the ways you connect with others to share common interests?
What clubs or groups in your school help people feel like they belong? What ideas for other clubs do you have?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
High score: Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra goes from joysticks to drumsticks, with classical takes on familiar themes
There is, evidently, a lot of crossover between band nerds and video game enthusiasts. Concert Preview Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra With 8-bit and the Single Players Jubilee Place, 181 Riverton Ave.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today's free news for kids:
Discussion starters:
What are some of the ways you connect with others to share common interests?
What clubs or groups in your school help people feel like they belong? What ideas for other clubs do you have?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
Discussion starters:
What are some of the ways you connect with others to share common interests?
What clubs or groups in your school help people feel like they belong? What ideas for other clubs do you have?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
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Nice piece, and consistent with our findings that misinformation exploits outrage to spread online www.science.org/doi/full/10....
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Nice piece, and consistent with our findings that misinformation exploits outrage to spread online www.science.org/doi/full/10....
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New: Winnipeg students are on an all-expenses-paid trip to see firsthand the wild poppies that inspired “In Flanders Fields” & the iconic symbol of Canadian Remembrance Day.
A new #mbed fund was established after Kinew’s emotional visit to Normandy #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
A new #mbed fund was established after Kinew’s emotional visit to Normandy #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Manitoba teenagers honour war victims during trip to Europe
A group of Manitoba teens are honouring veterans and victims of the world wars overseas as part of a new provincial program that pays for them to visit historic and commemorative sites in Europe.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New: Winnipeg students are on an all-expenses-paid trip to see firsthand the wild poppies that inspired “In Flanders Fields” & the iconic symbol of Canadian Remembrance Day.
A new #mbed fund was established after Kinew’s emotional visit to Normandy #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
A new #mbed fund was established after Kinew’s emotional visit to Normandy #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Manitoba needs more CS, not less. Preparing Manitoba students for the 21st century depends on it. Check out my Op-Ed to see why. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
#tellingHerStory
#tellingHerStory
Opinion: How Manitoba’s schools fail the digital generation
For decades, those of us who work or have worked in the technology sector have lived with the stereotype of lone coders, relegated to cold, dark basements often as an afterthought. Forgotten until we ...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Manitoba needs more CS, not less. Preparing Manitoba students for the 21st century depends on it. Check out my Op-Ed to see why. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
#tellingHerStory
#tellingHerStory
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New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has designed many costumes for the big screen — including for the forthcoming Frankenstein — but Winnipeggers will be able to see her confectionary couture creations onstage this week when the RWB presents the Manitoba premiere of Hansel & Gretel.
Kate Hawley knows costumes are no bit players when it comes to storytelling, both onscreen and onstage.
Feast for the senses
Fairy tale a sweet treat of candy-coloured delights
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has designed many costumes for the big screen — including for the forthcoming Frankenstein — but Winnipeggers will be able to see her confectionary couture creations onstage this week when the RWB presents the Manitoba premiere of Hansel & Gretel.
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Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn archwilio cynhwysiant mewn addysg, ewch i’n gwefan i wylio cyfres o weminarau lle mae Catrina Lowri o @neuroteachers.bsky.social yn siarad am #niwrowahaniaeth ac addysg: neurodivergencewales.org/en/education...
March 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn archwilio cynhwysiant mewn addysg, ewch i’n gwefan i wylio cyfres o weminarau lle mae Catrina Lowri o @neuroteachers.bsky.social yn siarad am #niwrowahaniaeth ac addysg: neurodivergencewales.org/en/education...