Scrolling through your social media and news feeds might leave you questioning what's real and what's not. Our ability to access information has never been greater, yet the constant flow can feel overwhelming.
Media Literacy isn't just about knowing where your information comes from - it's also about how we access, evaluate and create new information. This Media Literacy Week (Oct. 21-25), discover how you can strengthen your media literacy skills to make more informed decisions, engage in meaningful conversations and become a more active citizen in our digital age.
Navigating the digital world can feel like a minefield. That's where MediaSmarts comes in. As Canada's leading center for digital and media literacy, MediaSmarts provides research-backed resources and tools to help you make sense of the information…
Become a savvier consumer and creator of media with Crash Course Media Literacy! This 12-episode series, led by the dynamic Jay Smooth, explores the powerful influence of media—from its fascinating history to its psychological effects. Discover how…
Think you know the state of the world? Think again. In "Factfulness," global health expert Hans Rosling challenges our assumptions with thirteen simple questions about global trends. Surprisingly, highly educated people often score worse than random…
In the digital age, attention is the new oil – a finite resource, fiercely competed for, and capable of fueling vast empires of influence and wealth. Johan Hari explores the ways that corporations manipulate and extract our attention, and more…
In our age of deepfakes and filter bubbles, Naomi Klein's "Doppelganger" explores the unsettling rise of our "Mirror World" – where truth blurs with fiction, and our digital doubles reign supreme. Blending memoir and cultural analysis, Klein…
As Caulfied walks us through a day, examining each seemingly mundane task and experience through the lens of a researcher, he reminds us to approach our daily life and decision making with critical thinking and awareness of the insidious threat of…
It can be tough to stay on top of Canadian media when we're often bombarded with news from our neighbours to the south. Canadaland offers a refreshing alternative, providing in-depth reporting and insightful commentary on the stories that matter to…
In the age of online surveillance and fake news, how do you tell the difference between security and oppression? That's the question Marcus faces in Cory Doctorow's "Little Brother." When a terrorist attack throws San Francisco into chaos, Marcus…
Think you can spot fake news online? "Can You Believe It?" helps young readers become web detectives! This engaging guide explores the tricks behind false information, teaching kids how to think critically about what they see online. With clear…
A woman was recently killed by her own underwear - or was she? 😱 "Killer Underwear Invasion" uses hilarious scenarios and colorful cartoons to teach kids how to spot fake news and become super-smart news detectives. They'll learn how to think…
Intended for teens and adults, this fast-paced and interactive game presents five 15 minute missions that will test your fact-checking abilities! With a pretty good simulation of social media sharing and feeds, Reality Checks show how tactics like…
