Think Before You Share

The internet is all about sharing – sharing news, sharing videos, sharing our thoughts and opinions with our friends.

Become Aware of Your Own Biases

One of the hardest things about being a responsible sharer is to be aware of your own biases, the reasons why you might be more likely to believe something without evidence. These are aspects of the way we think that can lead us to accept false statements, reject true ones, or simply not ask enough questions.

Effective Debunking

Because social media makes us all broadcasters, we have a responsibility not just to avoid sharing misinformation but to take action when people in our network share it.

Ethics of Sharing Information Online - Introduction

In fact, half of us pay more attention to who shared a story with us than where it originally came from.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies 30-1 - Grade 12

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Dimensions of Thinking

S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies 30-2 - Grade 12

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Dimensions of Thinking

S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Arts Studio 10

Curricular Competencies

Students will be able to:

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Photography 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

• Create photographic works using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry
• Explore photographic possibilities and take creative risks
• Express meaning, intent, and emotion through photography
• Create photographic images with an audience in mind
• Develop and refine photographic skills and techniques in a range of styles and genres
• Demonstrate safe and responsible use of ma

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Physical and Health Education Grade 10

Curricular Competencies

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Healthy and active living

• Analyze and explain how health messages might influence health and well-being
• Analyze how health-related decisions support the achievement of personal healthy-living goals

Social and community health