Speak Up! Your guide to changing the world, online and off

Thanks to the internet and social media like Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, it’s easier than ever to share your views and encourage others to join you in making change. And, due to research conducted as part of the Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge (DERC), we know a lot about how some Canadians are using digital media to get involved in politics. This guide will help show you the ways you can use social networks to make your voice heard and make a difference.

Saskatchewan – Journalism Studies 20

This outcome chart features links to MediaSmarts lessons and activities that support the learning objectives for Journalism Studies 20.

Alberta - English Language Arts Grade 2

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 2 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Quebec Competencies Chart - Sexual health education and authenticating online information

Quebec Competencies Chart - Sexual health education and authenticating online information

Talking to kids about advertising

Today's kids have become the most marketed-to generation in history, due to their spending power and their future influence as adult consumers. By talking to kids about advertising - how it works and how they're targeted - we can help them to become more savvy as consumers and more resistant to the pressures to be "cool."

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English 3202

Speaking and Listening

Overall Expectations

GCO 1: Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.

Specific Expectations

1.1 examine others’ ideas and synthesize what is helpful to clarify and expand on their own understanding

1.2 ask discriminating questions to acquire, interpret, analyse, and evaluate ideas and information

Talking to kids about hate online

Most kids see hate and prejudice in places like games, social networks, and online videos. They also say that they want to do something about it when they see it, but don't know what to do.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Communications Technology 10

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology, Grade 10, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - English as an Additional Language Senior Years

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - English as an Additional Language Senior Years