Advertising has been constant for years even when it shows up in different media. But are people becoming more conscious of ads (especially with efforts to not target kids) or has the integration of ...

The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) is an internationally renowned program that brings together teenagers to learn about digital media literacy with a focus on fact-checking skills.

MediaSmarts has been developing digital media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities since 1996. Our work falls into three main areas: education, public awareness, ...

Privacy Playground, Cybersense and Nonsense, Top Secret!, Allies and Aliens, Passport to the Internet, Jo Cool or Jo Fool, and MyWorld have been retired because Flash ...

Developed in partnership with CIRA, this interactive quiz is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the cyber security risks they face every day.

Intended for girls in grades 7-9, Half Girl, Half Face explores many of the online image issues teenage girls may encounter when they use digital media – particularly social networks.

Because of the ways that digital media leave out many of the cues that prompt us to feel empathy, it is easy for young people to sometimes forget that real people – with real feelings – are at the ...

This interactive unit is designed to help kids between the ages of 5 and 8 recognize the marketing techniques used on commercial websites that target children. In the activity, kids meet Co-Co Crunch, ...

MediaSmarts is governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors, which includes representatives of leading media companies and stakeholder sectors, including education, libraries, and community ...

Critical thinking isn’t about doubting everything: it’s about learning how to find out what is true. Because only truth can Break the Fake. Here are four quick and easy steps to find out the truth and ...

Welcome to the Media Literacy Week Teachers' Hub! This space is designed to provide you with lessons and resources for you to use during Media Literacy Week, brought to you by MediaSmarts and ...

Whether you are doing a little research, following a news story, or sharing interesting things on social media, the Internet is a never-ending source of information. But how do you know if that ...