What's New at MediaSmarts

 

Calling all K-12 educators! Want to become a certified classroom Media Maker Expert this summer? Register for our online course to learn how to incorporate media and digital literacy across the curriculum. New blog: Managing your passwords online "Our older two teens are close to finishing high school, and we’re starting to think about moving them into the adult phase of their lives. That means managing their own online presence and technology, and making sure they have full ownership of their profiles. And that led to the big password talk." Read the latest from our parent blogger Listen: Media Literacy Moments Join MediaSmarts' team for Media Literacy Moments, a biweekly podcast series with Stephen Hurley on VoicEd Radio. Catch up on the latest episodes now: Tobacco, Vaping and Advertising to Kids MediaSmarts' Director of Education, Matthew Johnson discusses how despite some of the strongest regulations around advertising tobacco and vaping products to young people, there's still a need for concern and vigilance on the part of parents and educators. Social media influencers, flavoured vaping pods and other methods used by companies to attract young people into nicotine addiction are also a part of this important conversation.   Representation of Indigengous Communities and Media Literacy MediaSmarts' Director of Education, Matthew Johnson, discusses the way that Indigenous peoples, communities and issues are represented in media. We talk about the history of that representation in both entertainment and news media and point listeners to That's Not Me, a MediaSmarts resource that takes up many aspects of representation in the media. MediaSmarts in the News CBC Kids News: Apple update blocks apps from sharing your private data   How do you spot and debunk misinformation? Experts chime in Kids need better digital literacy tools to protect their online privacy Ensuring online privacy for kids   Save the date It's official - Canada's Media Literacy Week returns October 25-30, 2021! Visit www.medialiteracyweek.ca to learn more and stay tuned for more details!

Ask an expert: How can we help children develop their digital skills? Join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for their fourth “Ask an Expert” webinar. With a panel of international experts, including MediaSmarts' Director of Education, Matthew Johnson discussing the important role of education in developing digital skills, digital literacy and media literacy.  Register now Watch: The Walrus Talks@Home - The Future of Speech Online MediaSmarts' Director of Research, Kara Brisson-Boivin joins a panel discussion on balancing free expression and navigating harmful content. Watch the replay now