Who would dare to deepfake the house hippo? 😱🦛 #MediaLiteracyWeek #BreakTheFake

On #NeverGiveUpDay, let’s empower teens to stand strong against hate online. Our multimedia resource for Grades 9-12 gives them the tools to push back and speak out. Check it out:

Wondering how digital literacy fits into your province's K-12 curriculum? We’ve mapped it out for you by subject, grade and region:

Have you ever scrolled through your feed and felt like everyone else has a more exciting life or “perfect” body? For #YouthDay, here are some tips to help youth build a healthier relationship with social media and feel better about themselves online:

With International Youth Day coming up, we’re excited to showcase the awesome work Canada’s Teen Fact-Checking Network (#TFCN) has been doing! Watch now:

For the International Day of World’s Indigenous People, learn about the rich history of Indigenous media development in Canada:

Want to build your confidence teaching digital media literacy this fall? Our self-directed workshop offers educators everything they need to get started. Learn more:

Looking for easy ways to include digital media literacy in your teaching? Our updated Calendar of Awareness Days highlights key learning opportunities throughout the fall term. Check it out:

Screen use can have negative OR positive effects, depending on how it’s being used and for how long. Check out our guide to learn how the whole family can develop more balanced tech habits:

Know a teen embarking on their post-secondary journey next month? Share these digital literacy tips with them to ease the transition:

Have you ever been tricked by an AI image online? Our parent blogger shares why fake images are a concern for everyone, and what parents can do about it:

Calling all Canadian teachers! Want early access to new MediaSmarts resources and the chance to shape what we create next? Become a MediaSmarts Teacher Champion:

How do we teach young people to be empathetic in online spaces, where face-to-face cues are missing? Learn effective strategies for encouraging empathy in kids and teens:

Even though it may not seem like it, our interactions through digital media can have a real impact on others.

How can parents help kids manage the ups and downs of life online? Learn research-backed strategies for raising digitally resilient kids with our self-directed workshop for parents:

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It’s not always clear how someone’s really feeling when chatting online. Celebrate #WorldEmojiDay with this printable activity that shows kids how emojis can be used to express emotions:

Social media can make a difference! This #SocialMediaGivingDay, support your favourite charity - like MediaSmarts - and help us empower the next generation:

It’s Youth Skills Day! Here’s a self-directed workshop kids aged 11+ can use to learn quick and easy fact-checking skills, including methods for recognizing AI-generated misinformation: #BreakTheFake

Save the date! Our 20th annual Media Literacy Week takes place nationwide from October 27-31!🎉 The week offers educational events, resources and other activities to improve increasingly crucial digital media literacy skills. Learn more:

Want to keep kids’ screen time under control this summer (and the rest of the year, too)? Here are four important steps: