MediaSmarts

MediaSmarts is excited to announce Kathryn Ann Hill as its next Executive Director. She replaces Cathy Wing and Jane Tallim, who have retired from their roles as co-executive directors after more than 25 years of service to the organization.

New resources to support teachers in implementing digital literacy into their teaching practice and developing digital literacy lessons and activities that suit their students’ needs

During an election campaign, information and content online about the election can range from reliable, to biased, to entirely misleading. Make sure that you ask the right questions about what you see online, and are well-informed before you vote or share information with friends.

I heard it ‘round the Internet: Sexual health education and authenticating online information (Grades 7-9) In this lesson students consider the use of the Internet as a research tool and learn how to use search engines more effectively. They then apply these newfound skills to investigating popular myths about sexuality and contraception.

The Digital and Media Literacy Outcomes section of our website shows how our resources meet curriculum outcomes for different subjects in each province and territory.

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