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Getting the Goods on Science and Health – Tip Sheet

Here are three tips to help you find good information about health and science topics.

  1. Check credentials

If the source is a person, start by checking that they really exist and that they are a genuine expert on that topic. Both doctors and scientists are usually specialists, so make sure that the source has credentials in the right field. A surgeon won’t necessarily be an expert in physics, for instance, and vice versa.

Authenticating Information, Digital Health, Internet & Mobile

Digital Literacy 101 For Teachers

How can teachers equip their students to successfully and ethically navigate the digital world?

Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile, Professional Development, Resources

Legislation and Regulation

Many online threats are covered by existing civil and criminal law in Canada and other countries. In addition, many countries have specific legislation to deal with online crime. This section looks at Canadian and American laws that apply to cyber security.

Cyber Security, Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile

Gambling - Overview

Young Canadians today are growing up in a culture where gambling is legal, easily accessible – especially online – and generally presented as harmless entertainment.

Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile, Online Gambling, Video Games

Talking to Youth about Online Gambling

Research shows that only a third of parents have discussed gambling with their children, perhaps because parents are generally unaware of their kids’ participation in these sorts of activities. It’s important to talk about it, though: research has found that family members' views about gambling are a major influence on how likely youth are to gamble.

Internet & Mobile, Online Gambling, Video Games

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