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Canada's charitable centre for digital media literacy, providing resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities.

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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AI scammers are using fake voices and videos to mimic people you trust. This #MediaLiteracyWeek, learn to protect your loved ones with CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams. ASL provided. Presented with CNPEA & EAPO, supported by Meta. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A Media Literacy Week Event - CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams - Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00pm EST. Logos for MediaSmarts, CNPEA, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and Meta.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Kinda chic to engage responsibly online! Join us October 28 for #DigitalCitizenDay. Learn more: ow.ly/rmHP50ZRwas
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What happens when AI reads the bedtime story? For Today's Parent, we explain what kids lose, how parents can use these tools wisely and when to skip them: ow.ly/2P4E50ZR1un
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AI Bedtime Stories Vs. Mom Or Dad: What Kids Lose When A Bot Tucks Them In - Today's Parent
What happens when AI reads the bedtime story? Experts explain what kids lose, how parents can use these tools wisely and when to skip them.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're hiring! MediaSmarts is looking for a Manager of Public Education & Outreach to help us scale our national workshop and public education program. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/Onk350ZQI7K
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Your Morning Vancouver sat down with #TFCN teen fact checker Rory Bustard to learn more about the program and how teens are helping to fight misinformation online: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/video/2026…
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Whether you’re an educator, librarian or just trying to make sense of life online, #MediaLiteracyWeek has resources to help. 👉 Visit ow.ly/6YxC50ZPgRn to learn more.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're a Community Partner of RALLY 2026, Canada's digital wellness festival for high school students. Oct 14, Meridian Hall, Toronto. Free admission for school groups. More than 80% of seats are already pre-registered. Teachers: register at timetorally.ca/register #RALLY2026
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our Teen Fact-Checking Network member Lukas joined @globalnews.ca to talk about the #TFCN program and the importance of fact-checking: globalnews.ca/video/120566...
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The importance of fact-checking posts | Watch News Videos Online
Watch The importance of fact-checking posts Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Generative AI is changing the classroom. How can educators be ready for it? Our newest workshop, created with support from Bell, helps educators understand AI and explore ways to use it ethically and responsibly to support student learning. Learn more: ow.ly/NLYO50ZOk7l
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hey teachers, want to help us test new resources and be the first to give feedback on our new materials? Then we want YOU to become a MediaSmarts Teacher Champion! Learn how: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-reso...
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There's a lot of talk about restaurants using AI in their ads, but remember...there are plenty of techniques and tricks advertisers use to enhance the appearance of food even without the help of AI! Our lesson on food photography "tricks of the trade" for Grades 5-7: ow.ly/vqH650ZLYrN
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A new robotic duck is joining the growing market of AI toys. Our director of research joined Global News to highlight the need for AI literacy: ow.ly/R05T50ZIhNC
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‘Microduck’ robot enters growing market of AI toys | Watch News Videos Online
Watch ‘Microduck’ robot enters growing market of AI toys Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Is your school a commercial-free zone? Use the following tips to raise awareness and take action on the commercialization of education in your school community: ow.ly/Zkgm50ZGuT7
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
There really is an awareness day for almost everything! We’ve rounded up the ones that work well for digital media literacy, along with free lessons and resources for the classroom: ow.ly/c7sy50ZFjOv
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
No matter what you teach, there's a place for digital media literacy in your curriculum. We’ve made it easier by matching our free lesson plans to curriculum outcomes in every province and territory: ow.ly/CLYG50ZC37I
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It’s finally here! Applications are OPEN for Canada’s Teen Fact-Checking Network 🎉 Know a student aged 13–19 who loves content creation, asking questions and figuring out what’s actually true online? Encourage them to apply here: ow.ly/xkES50ZBV0Q
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Think you can spot a deepfake? Here are some ways to know when a photo or video you’re seeing is for real. #PhotoDay www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvbymxFZ2kQ
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
How do you feel about spoilers? 👀 Our parent blogger @bitofmomsense.bsky.social is thinking about how much harder they are to avoid now that so much of what we watch gets talked about online. 👉 ow.ly/3uOZ50ZB0uC
Three kids in 3D glasses on a sofa, surprised while watching a movie.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Ontario teachers: make digital media literacy part of your plans this school year! Explore our free online textbooks for Grades 1–9, with 20+ lessons in each: ow.ly/vejk50ZAB1L
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
📚 Attention Canadian libraries: we’d love to have you join us for Media Literacy Week this October! 🍂 We’ve put together a free library kit with everything you need to take part: mediasmarts.ca/mlw-toolkit #MediaLiteracyWeek
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Looking for ways to build critical thinking into your classes this year? Our Close Reading Media resources help students dig deeper into the media they see every day: ow.ly/Un4p50Zz3Ai
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
MediaSmarts Talks...finding accurate info in the age of AI! In today's episode, we're joined by Professor Heidi Tworek to dive into misinformation past and present, from health info at the height of COVID-19 to today's AI-generated deepfakes. Watch now: youtu.be/TG3JK985OFQ
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Why does it feel so hard to find reliable information? | MediaSmarts Talks with Heidi Tworek
MediaSmarts talks...finding accurate information in the age of AI (truly one of our favourite topics)! Tricia is joined by Dr. Heidi Tworek, Canada Research ...
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It's International #YouthDay! Learn what youth can do to be a force for good online and offline with our guide: ow.ly/tYaC50Zz3Jt
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What happens when students investigate their own digital lives? We spoke with four Grade 5/6 students about what they learned about screens, social media and making more intentional choices online. Read more: ow.ly/WqoG50Zyqte
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What happens when students investigate their own digital lives?
When adults talk about young people and screens, we often talk about them rather than with them. So when I had the chance to speak with four students from a Grade 5/6 class at Glenmore Elementary School in Kelowna, BC, I wanted to hear what they had to say.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Use these tips to talk to your kids about advertising: ow.ly/uVeL50Zy9kF
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Last year, over 200 organizations joined us for Media Literacy Week. This year, we’d love to make that number even bigger! 🙌 Sign up to be a Collaborator this #MediaLiteracyWeek, October 26–30: mediasmarts.ca/MLW-Collaborators
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
There’s no single “right age” for a first phone. What matters is whether your child is ready... and whether you’re ready to help them use it well! ow.ly/RBoZ50ZwA56
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy World Wide Web Day! 🌐 There’s a lot to love about the online world. There’s also a lot we shouldn’t take at face value. Learn four simple ways to figure out what’s real online: ow.ly/Ly3H50ZuX9P
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
2025 was a busy year for MediaSmarts! We reached more educators, families and young people with research, resources, workshops and national initiatives to build digital media literacy across Canada. See more in our 2025 Annual Report: ow.ly/cpbL50ZtY0H
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Here's a quick way for your family to develop better screen habits this summer. 💡 For more tips: ow.ly/jJGt50ZqJy8
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
When was the last time you chose NOT to take a photo because you wanted to stay in the moment? Our parent blogger is reflecting on the pros and cons of living life with a camera in your pocket: ow.ly/VPaT50Zq2oJ
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Most kids think that their parents are way more tech-savvy than they really are! That’s why we need to be ready to talk to them about all of the tools, tech and devices in their lives – including AI. 👉 ow.ly/5PgY50ZnjFx
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Summer vacation is here and many parents are wondering if it's time to get their child a first cellphone. But are they ready? Our director of education @matthewfjohnson.bsky.social told @insidehalton.bsky.social why maturity matters more than age. www.insidehalton.com/news/child-f...
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Is your kid begging for a cellphone this summer? Before you head to the store, Ontario experts share signs to look for
Read the full guide on the red flags that mean you should wait, how to build a family contract together, and the new "tin can" Wi-Fi devices designed to keep kids safe without full smartphone access.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Parenting tip for #SocialMediaDay ⭐ The most important thing you can do to help teens navigate social media safely is have an open and ongoing conversation with them about the media that they watch and interact with. Read our TikTok guide for more tips: ow.ly/yb0o50ZekWp
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Worried about your kid's screen time? Rules help, but the real goal is helping them build healthy habits they actually stick to. Here are our research-backed tips for parents: ow.ly/1r3C50ZelG2
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📚✨ Win an early copy of Fake Gnus! We’re teaming up with House of Anansi Press to give away three advance copies of Fake Gnus, the new children’s book by author and illustrator Leslie Helakoski. Enter here: ow.ly/Xo3p50ZejYx
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It’s time to save the date! 🗓️ Media Literacy Week returns for its 21st year from October 26-30, 2026. Keep an eye out for exciting updates about this year’s event (and more on MediaSmarts 30th anniversary!). www.medialiteracyweek.ca
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
For #WorldMusicDay, read our tips for parents on how to manage music in the home: ow.ly/yZOE50Zei74
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Wow, June! 😅 We thought May was busy... Here are a few tips, from one parent to another, to make this month a little bit easier: mediasmarts.ca/blog/schools-almost-…
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School’s (almost) out for summer. As long as you can survive June.
Another school year is coming to an end, and parents everywhere are looking at their June calendars wondering how everything is going to fit into a few short weeks.
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Hate often spreads by dividing people into “us” and “them.” For 30 years, MediaSmarts has helped Canadians push back through digital media literacy education. Support this work and our 30th anniversary with a donation today: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9910
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Hate propaganda can sometimes be disguised as a reasonable argument. But if you learn to spot these signs, you’ll recognize hate messages whether they’re in a post, an article, a video or a meme. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_8ETI8GlU
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
MediaSmarts Talks...Canadian authors advocating for digital media literacy! We're joined by Janie Chang and Susan Juby to learn about a new initiative and to rally Canada's literary community around mandatory digital media literacy in schools. Watch now: youtu.be/bIH-VwI4ZKs
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
There’s still time to nominate (or self-nominate!) 🚨 Know someone helping create a safer, more informed and inclusive digital world? We’re recognizing one youth leader and one educator for our first MediaSmarts Digital Media Literacy Awards! Apply by June 17, 2026! ow.ly/9nLJ50Z9ue4
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Evidence for Democracy @e4dca.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
This discussion was part of the launch of Evidence for Democracy’s latest report on the evolution of misinformation in Canada. Watch the full panel recording on our YouTube: youtu.be/65QPQ6ysCaU?... @mediasmarts.bsky.social
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Webinar: The Misinformation Challenge – How to Rebuild Trust in a Post-Truth World
According to Canada’s Foreign Interference Commissioner, misinformation and disinformation pose the single greatest threat to Canadian democracy today, an ongoing problem that has been amplified in…
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
MediaSmarts would like to extend a sincere thank you to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon for granting viceregal patronage to MediaSmarts and supporting our work to advance digital media literacy in Canada. mediasmarts.ca/about-us/patron
“On behalf of MediaSmarts, it has been our distinct honour to have the Right Honourable Mary Simon  as a patron.  Her commitment to education and bettering society was evident throughout her tenure. As Governor General, she had to deal with unprecedented online vitriol. Admirably, the Governor General took that negativity and turned it into a positive learning opportunity for young people and all Canadians across the country. Thank you for your courage, grace and leadership by example.”   Kathryn Ann Hill, MediaSmarts Executive Director
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Did you know that some of our lesson plans come with plug and play video versions? We’ve designed them for teachers to present with minimal prep time (which just might come in handy around the end of the school year!). Here’s one for Grades 3-5: ow.ly/vtbj50Z8bmo
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy Pride Month, Canada! 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦 We’re proud to offer resources for exploring 2SLGBTQ+ representation in media and other relevant topics. Find general information, lesson plans and workshops here: ow.ly/qhBB50Z7XT6
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Giveaway! 🎉📖 We’ve partnered with House of Anansi Press to give you the chance to win one of three advanced copies of Fake Gnus, the new children’s book written and illustrated by Leslie Helakoski. Enter to win: forms.office.com/r/byUv8hKCRW
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
⭐ Resource of the Day ⭐ For the Global Day of Parents, check out our self-directed workshop on supporting children’s well-being and help them balance the risks and benefits of digital media. Raising Digitally Resilient Kids: ow.ly/HrI350Z6bHE
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MediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
⭐ Resource of the day ⭐ If there's one lesson we would make mandatory for everyone, it would be this one. 👀 Consensus or Conspiracy? (Grades 9-12): ow.ly/axFz50Z5yCZ
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