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What parents need to know about Instagram: Instagram is a photography app that is used with a smart phone. You snap a photo, edit it, and then share it online with your network. Check out our tips on managing this popular photo-sharing app.
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The Boston Marathon tragedy has raised questions about the role the Internet plays in radicalizing youth and, more generally, how it may be used to perpetuate hatred. Our latest post looks at how we can prepare youth to deal with hate on the Internet and includes some valuable anti-hate resources for teachers, parents, and community leaders.
Featured Lesson Plan: Girls and Boys on Television (Grades 3-6)

In this lesson, students discuss television programming aimed at children and how girls and boys are portrayed in it. Students illustrate what they like and dislike about portrayals of girls or boys and then create their own ideal TV character.
Media Education In Canada

Check out media education outcomes and expectations in each province and territory.

Check out MediaSmarts’ curriculum charts for Grades K-12, which highlights media education outcomes and expectations in each province and territory, and pairs them with supporting resources.

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Digital & Media Literacy Fundamentals

Welcome to the “fundamentals” section of our website, where we bring together the various concepts and competencies that define what it is to be literate in today’s complex media culture. Here we explore digital literacy and media literacy and their underlying aspects and principles.

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Excessive Internet Use

Maintaining a healthy balance between entertainment media and other activities in children's lives has always been a challenge. The Internet has made this challenge even more difficult. This section explores how to recognize when excessive use has become problematic and how to address the issue.

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