Sharing sexts

There is little evidence that sending sexts is by itself a risky act. For example, one 2018 study suggests that “sexting can be a healthy way for young people to explore sexuality and intimacy when it’s consensual.”

Talking TikTok: A Family Guide

Welcome to MediaSmarts’ guide for families on navigating TikTok safely! In this resource we provide insights and practical tips for parents, guardians, caregivers and teachers to ensure a secure and positive experience for your teens on TikTok.

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - English Language Arts 8

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

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Career Development 11: Half Credit

Personal Management

Overall Expectations

GLO B: Interact positively and effectively with others.

Specific Expectations

1.B.4 Demonstrate openness to the diversity (of lifestyles, abilities, etc.) in the world.

1.B.5. Identify various communication skills, and adopt those that are culturally appropriate.

MediaSmarts Resources

Surveillance and algorithmic decision-making

Sociologist and surveillance scholar David Lyon defines surveillance as “any collection and processing of personal data, whether identifiable or not, for the purposes of influencing or managing those whose data have been garnered.”

Managing Your Passwords Online

Our older two teens are close to finishing high school, and we’re starting to think about moving them into the adult phase of their lives. That means managing their own online presence and technology, and making sure they have full ownership of their profiles.

And that led to the big password talk.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM1055: Web Design 1

COM1055: Web Design 1

1. research characteristics of an effective Web page

1.1 identify acceptable guidelines for creating Web pages, including:

1.1.1 elements and principles of design

1.1.2 layout

1.2 identify content-related features that contribute to effective Web site design and viewer satisfaction, including:

1.2.1 all required information is provided

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Career Development 10: Half Credit

Personal Management

Overall Expectations

GLO B: Interact positively and effectively with others.

Specific Expectations

1.B.2 Display effective skills, knowledge, and attitudes for resolving conflicts with peers and adults.

1.B.3 Explore openness to diversity of cultures, lifestyles, and mental and physical abilities in the workplace.

MediaSmarts Resources

Racial and Cultural Diversity in Entertainment Media

In much the same way that racialized groups are under- or misrepresented in news media, they are also not accurately portrayed in entertainment media, which tends to reinforce themes that are conveyed in the news. Although positive change is occurring, it is important that media content more accurately and fairly reflect the reality of Canadian multiculturalism.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.