Policies to Protect Students, Educators, and Public Education in the AI Age
Canadian educators are demanding policies for the responsible use of AI in public education.
Category: Technology
Women in Educational Leadership in the Teaching Profession
Systemic barriers impact the progression of women in educational leadership roles.
To solve the misinformation crisis, we have to make fact-checking a habit
For decades, Canada has been a world leader in media literacy education. Today, though, our media world has changed: anyone can create and spread fake images, videos, websites and social media accounts, and every one of us has the potential to make things worse by sharing bad information with our family and friends. Canadians agree […]
Promoting Respect and Consent Online: Insights from New Research on Sexting and Cyberbullying
Over the last few years, Canada has made important contributions to the research on cyberbullying and sexting—and, in particular, how to address these issues in the classroom. In both cases, this research has led to a change in approach, with less emphasis on risk and punishment and more on promoting respect and consent. With regards […]
Mirror image: Reflections on gender and media
Discover MediaSmarts’ workshops and lesson plans on gender stereotypes in the media and their impact on children and youth. See how they can fit in your province or territory’s curriculum.
MediaSmarts: Dealing with digital stress
Like their mobile devices, today’s youth are expected by their peers to be “always on” – and worry about what’s happening when they’re not.