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Privacy Pirates Guide

Background information for parents and teachers for Privacy Pirates: An Interactive Unit on Online Privacy which introduces children, ages 7-9, to the concept of online privacy and teaches them to distinguish between information that is appropriate to give out and information better kept private – and to recognize how this may change in different contexts.

Internet & Mobile, Privacy

A Guide for Trusted Adults

A Guide for Trusted Adults is based on YWCA's consultation with Canadian girls and young women about their concerns and the issues they face online and on social media platforms and the ways they want the adults in their lives to support them.

Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Health, Online Ethics, Online Hate, Privacy, Sexting

Getting the Most Out of Video Games

Video games are a big part of both boys’ and girls’ lives and they can be a very positive experience for kids and families.

Digital Citizenship, Online Ethics, Privacy, Video Games

Data Defenders Teacher's Guide

This Teacher’s Guide includes background information, learning expectations and points of discussion on the types of personal information and privacy-management strategies that are presented in the game. The guide also includes an overview of the Data Defenders game, and exercises and handouts to help students to develop skills and confidence to manage their privacy online.

Internet & Mobile, Online Marketing, Privacy

Data Defenders Guide for Parents

The Data Defenders game teaches children and pre-teens about personal information and its value, and introduces them to the different ways they can manage and protect their personal information on the websites and apps they enjoy.

Internet & Mobile, Online Marketing, Privacy

What is AI?

This guide provides an overview of what AI is – and in particular Generative AI – and gives two examples of main AI tools you are likely to encounter. Then it explains some key ethical and social issues related to Generative AI.

Artificial intelligence, Authenticating Information, Internet & Mobile, Privacy

#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms Discussion Guide

The #ForYou  discussion guide includes a gameplay overview, instructions on how to run the game as a workshop, a pre-brief and debrief before and after each round of the gameplay to introduce and discuss key ideas about algorithms, rules for quickplay, and a glossary of key terms.

Internet & Mobile, Privacy

On The Loose: A Guide to Life Online For Post-Secondary Students

On the Loose: A Guide to Online Life for Post-Secondary Students supports young adults who are experiencing both new freedoms and challenges in their post- secondary life.

Authenticating Information, Cyber Security, Digital Citizenship, Digital Health, Internet & Mobile, Marketing & Consumerism, Online Ethics, Online Gambling, Online Marketing, Pornography, Privacy, Resources, Sexting, Social Networking, Video Games

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