Awards & Recognitions

Showcasing the recognition we have received for our work.

History

Learn more about our organization’s history.

Being a positive digital citizen

Now is a good time to think about how we are creating, curating and engaging with online content.  

Digital Citizen Day is October 25, 2023, and Media Literacy Week is October 23-27, 2023. MediaSmarts is focusing on spreading positivity online as a part of their campaign.

Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile, Social Networking

Character Day

September 22 is Character Day, an international day that fosters a conversation around developing character strengths (resilience, grit, empathy, courage, kindness) – all rooted in evidence-based research. We’d like to share some resources that can help youth think about, and develop, their character.

Click If You Agree

When you sign up for a service on a website or use an application for the first time, do you read the privacy policy and terms of use thoroughly? Or, like most of us, do you click “I Agree” as fast as you can?

“Break the Fake”: Media Literacy Week starts today, promoting fact-checking and stopping the spread of misinformation

Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2019

MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are today launching Media Literacy Week (October 7 to 11) with teachers and students, libraries and museums, and community groups across the country engaging in activities that encourage Canadians to “Break the Fake” and check information they see online before sharing it. 

Digital media literacy workshop delivery


MediaSmarts’ experts are available to facilitate virtual and in-person workshops in school and community settings for parents/guardians, educators, youth, older adults and the general public. Our workshops cover topics such as AI literacy online safety, misinformation, digital well-being, managing tech in the home, diversity and representation in media, digital citizenship, critical thinking, online hate and more.

Career-Life Connections 10-12

Curricular Competencies 

Students are expected to be able to do the following: 

Examine 

  • Recognize personal worldviews and perspectives, and consider their influence on values, actions, and preferred futures
  • Explore and evaluate personal strategies, including social, physical, and financial, to maintain well-being

Interact 

Outcome Chart - Alberta - English Language Arts Grade 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.