MediaSmarts and Facebook Tackle False News in Canadian Initiative

MediaSmarts is partnering with Facebook Canada to help Canadians become better informed readers in the digital age. False online content isn't a new problem, and it's not unique to Facebook, but it is up to all of us to fight it. Many of us lack the search, authentication and critical thinking skills we need to find accurate information online and to recognize false or misleading content. That’s why MediaSmarts has partnered with Facebook to help build the authentication skills of all Canadians.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Computer Technology, Grade 11 Workplace Preparation (TEJ3E)

Computer Technology Fundamentals

Overall Expectations

A2. describe the topologies and hardware of computer networks, and the advantages and disadvantages of computer networking

Specific Expectations

A2.3 describe the advantages and disadvantages of networked computing (e.g., data sharing, collaborative applications, security, costs, centralized administration, reliability, effects of equipment failure).

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Be Respectful, patient and kind: How youth are building a better world online

MediaSmarts asked Canadian teens attending a Digital Youth Summit what they do to make the online world better for everyone. Here’s what they said:

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Communications Technology 7

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Communications Technology 7

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Career Development Elementary

Personal Management

Overall Expectations

Self-Awareness and Positive Interactions

Entrepreneurship 12

Curricular Competencies

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Applied Design

Applied Technologies

• Explore existing, new, and emerging tools, technologies, and systems

and evaluate their suitability for design and production interests

Science 7-9

Appreciation of Science

Overall Expectations:

437 appreciate that the applications of science and technology can raise ethical dilemma

Specific Expectations:

Young people talk back on sex ed

A contest asks young people to make videos showing their vision of what sex education should be.

Close Reading

If you’ve found that the source is reliable enough to be worth your attention, you can now read it more critically.

How young people engage with news

While young people use and engage with news differently from older generations, they continue to value concepts such as trustworthiness and fairness.