Motives and Methods: Building Resilience to Online Misinformation in Canada

MediaSmarts designed the Motives and Methods research project to better understand how Canadians check and share information online. This study, which included a survey of 5,000 Canadians and interactive focus groups, builds on MediaSmarts' successful Break the Fake (BTF) program. It looks at changes in participants’ fact-checking after watching a BTF video, along with their sharing habits, frequency of fact-checking, and confidence in their skills. Based on our study findings, we provide recommendations for designing effective video interventions that build citizen resilience to misinformation in Canada. This research shows that digital media literacy education works and encourages a wide range of people to check the accuracy of online content, especially before sharing it.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Mathematics 8

Statistics and Probability

Overall Expectations:

Independent events (SP2)

MediaSmarts Resources

• Gambling in the Media

Outcome Chart - NWT - Mathematics 8

Statistics and Probability

Overall Expectations:

Independent events (SP2)

MediaSmarts Resources

• Gambling in the Media

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Mathematics 9

Statistics and Probability

Overall Expectations:

Role of probability in society (SP4)

MediaSmarts Resources

• Gambling in the Media

Quebec Competencies Chart - Broadcasting Codes

Quebec Competencies Chart - Broadcasting Codes

New online resources for teachers

The Web is full of great online resources for teachers and students, with new material appearing every day. With the approach of the most-anticipated American election in recent history, social studies teachers can be excused for turning their eyes south of the border. Here's a quick overview of recently created (or recently discovered) resources for social studies classes to help them and their students make the most of election season:

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Art and Design 2200/3200

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Art and Design 2200/3200

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Digital Pictures 25S

Common Outcomes

Students will…

3. Assess textual, numerical, aural, and visual information, as well as the source of the media, to determine context, perspective, bias, and/or motive. (G-3.2)

4. Self-assess ICT representations and go beyond established criteria by enhancing meaning and/or artistry, according to topic, audience, purpose, and occasion. (Pr-3.2)

Computer Programming 12

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Applied Design

Understanding context

• Conduct user-centred research to understand design opportunities and barriers

Defining

Alberta – Physical Education and Wellness Grade 4

Safety

A lifetime of optimal well-being is supported by prioritizing health and safety.

Guiding Question

How can taking responsibility impact safety?

Learning Outcome

Students analyze and explain responsibility and how it can impact personal and group safety.

Knowledge: Responsibility includes making decisions to ensure self or others are not in unsafe and uncomfortable situations.