MediaSmarts
@mediasmarts.bsky.social
Canada's charitable centre for digital media literacy, providing resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities.
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
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
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
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
Between influencer gift guides, unboxing videos and endless ads, it’s easy for kids (and adults!) to feel the pressure to keep up.
Here are some tips for keeping holiday consumerism under control: https://ow.ly/BPCK50XxoOG
Here are some tips for keeping holiday consumerism under control: https://ow.ly/BPCK50XxoOG
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Between influencer gift guides, unboxing videos and endless ads, it’s easy for kids (and adults!) to feel the pressure to keep up.
Here are some tips for keeping holiday consumerism under control: https://ow.ly/BPCK50XxoOG
Here are some tips for keeping holiday consumerism under control: https://ow.ly/BPCK50XxoOG
How does Canada’s criminal law respond to online harassment, non-consensual image, and hate propaganda? For the Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, help students develop an understanding of technology-facilitated violence: https://ow.ly/HiUo50XxoCu
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
How does Canada’s criminal law respond to online harassment, non-consensual image, and hate propaganda? For the Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, help students develop an understanding of technology-facilitated violence: https://ow.ly/HiUo50XxoCu
Your students probably know about Black Friday, but have they heard of Buy Nothing Day? Start a class discussion about consumerism using this FREE lesson plan: https://ow.ly/Hr9s50XvIIo
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Your students probably know about Black Friday, but have they heard of Buy Nothing Day? Start a class discussion about consumerism using this FREE lesson plan: https://ow.ly/Hr9s50XvIIo
It’s World TV Day! We love TV – there is a world of quality content out there for our families to watch. But how can we make sure we manage TV in the home effectively? Learn our top tips here: https://ow.ly/FBzj50XvTKF
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s World TV Day! We love TV – there is a world of quality content out there for our families to watch. But how can we make sure we manage TV in the home effectively? Learn our top tips here: https://ow.ly/FBzj50XvTKF
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Help students gain an understanding of current and past representations of the transgender community with our free lesson plan for Grades 9-12: https://ow.ly/KTlA50XuGpv #TDoR
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Help students gain an understanding of current and past representations of the transgender community with our free lesson plan for Grades 9-12: https://ow.ly/KTlA50XuGpv #TDoR
For International Men’s Day, learn about children’s perceptions of male stereotypes: https://ow.ly/VtIA50Xu7Ew
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For International Men’s Day, learn about children’s perceptions of male stereotypes: https://ow.ly/VtIA50Xu7Ew
Our research has found that about one in five Canadian kids ages 9-17 play casino or gambling games online. Help your students understand the risks with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/xWxm50Xtt5H
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our research has found that about one in five Canadian kids ages 9-17 play casino or gambling games online. Help your students understand the risks with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/xWxm50Xtt5H
It’s Digital Health Week! If you have teens, the idea of helping them manage their digital lives can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help: https://ow.ly/4gMl50XsPYY
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s Digital Health Week! If you have teens, the idea of helping them manage their digital lives can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help: https://ow.ly/4gMl50XsPYY
Today is the International Day of Tolerance. Help students unpack issues of bias, stereotypes and online hate with our Diversity and Media Toolbox: https://ow.ly/chKu50XrEQV
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is the International Day of Tolerance. Help students unpack issues of bias, stereotypes and online hate with our Diversity and Media Toolbox: https://ow.ly/chKu50XrEQV
For Universal #ChildrensDay, use our free lesson plan to teach Grade 9-10 students about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and how it apples to their own media use: https://ow.ly/oREt50XrEP5
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For Universal #ChildrensDay, use our free lesson plan to teach Grade 9-10 students about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and how it apples to their own media use: https://ow.ly/oREt50XrEP5
November 21 is World TV Day! Here’s a free lesson plan on media storytelling for your Grade 1-6 classroom: https://ow.ly/n4Uq50XrELo
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
November 21 is World TV Day! Here’s a free lesson plan on media storytelling for your Grade 1-6 classroom: https://ow.ly/n4Uq50XrELo
It's #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget there’s a real person on the other side of the screen. Here are some tips for fostering empathy and handling conflicts online: https://ow.ly/V1r550XojNT
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget there’s a real person on the other side of the screen. Here are some tips for fostering empathy and handling conflicts online: https://ow.ly/V1r550XojNT
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget there’s a real person on the other side of the screen. Here are some tips for fostering empathy and handling conflicts online: https://ow.ly/V1r550XojNT
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget there’s a real person on the other side of the screen. Here are some tips for fostering empathy and handling conflicts online: https://ow.ly/V1r550XojNT
MediaSmarts is proud to share four free online multimedia textbooks to support the Ontario curriculum for Language 1-8 and English 9. We hope they’ll be a valuable resource for teachers in Ontario and beyond!
Learn more: https://ow.ly/e10350XojLy
Learn more: https://ow.ly/e10350XojLy
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
MediaSmarts is proud to share four free online multimedia textbooks to support the Ontario curriculum for Language 1-8 and English 9. We hope they’ll be a valuable resource for teachers in Ontario and beyond!
Learn more: https://ow.ly/e10350XojLy
Learn more: https://ow.ly/e10350XojLy
Ahead of the International Day of Tolerance, help your Grade 6-8 students confidently respond to casual prejudice online with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/s1Y350XojF7
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ahead of the International Day of Tolerance, help your Grade 6-8 students confidently respond to casual prejudice online with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/s1Y350XojF7
With International Men’s Day coming up, take the opportunity to explore gender stereotypes with your students. Check out our free lesson plan looking at sitcom dads: https://ow.ly/OSj250XojBN
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
With International Men’s Day coming up, take the opportunity to explore gender stereotypes with your students. Check out our free lesson plan looking at sitcom dads: https://ow.ly/OSj250XojBN
November 13 is World Kindness Day! Here’s a free lesson plan to teach Grade 7-9 students practical strategies for positively intervening when they witness bullying online: https://ow.ly/VaQ750XojBc
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
November 13 is World Kindness Day! Here’s a free lesson plan to teach Grade 7-9 students practical strategies for positively intervening when they witness bullying online: https://ow.ly/VaQ750XojBc