Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone showing a social media feed, promoting a self-guided workshop for families on building better tech habits.

During Stress Awareness Month, it’s worth taking a closer look at our tech habits.

Our self-guided workshop helps parents and caregivers find a healthy balance: https://ow.ly/GIB950YL46v

Speaker gesturing with hand while addressing a seated audience in a bright, modern meeting room.

Looking for a workshop on AI, online safety, misinformation or digital well-being?

MediaSmarts offers sessions for parents, educators, youth, older adults and more, in schools or community settings. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LGlt50YL422

World Book and Copyright Day is April 23! Writers, artists and critics all draw on existing texts in different ways.

This lesson helps students explore how that works and what it means: https://ow.ly/UKQ350YL2Ky

It’s World Art Day! This lesson helps students transform their thoughts about digital life into something creative and shareable: https://ow.ly/IXWc50YJQaU

Getting ready for Earth Day? This lesson gets students thinking about green spaces in their community and how maps represent them: https://ow.ly/4XFz50YI8ce

Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening online?

For Stress Awareness Month, here are a few ways to make your digital life a little less stressful: https://ow.ly/Y0sS50YHeSm

Every voice matters when it comes to pushing back against hate.

On this #DayofPink, help students build the confidence and skills to speak up online: https://ow.ly/NxVw50YFJ7R

On #WorldHealthDay, we’re proud to share the impact of five years of supporting survivors of tech-facilitated violence through our Resilience Through DigitalSmarts program. The results show stronger safety, wellbeing and resilience online.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/uyIo50YF1H8

From screen time to social media, there’s a lot for kids and families to navigate online.

For #WorldHealthDay, here are a few practical tips to help support healthy media use at home: https://ow.ly/aLJL50YERCQ

AI is rapidly becoming part of healthcare systems.

Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, check out our new consultative report highlighting young people's perspectives on the use of AI in paediatric healthcare: https://ow.ly/XYv250YCeOo

It’s the Day of Conscience. Without tone, facial expressions or body language, empathy can be harder to practice online.

Here are some practical tips to help kids and teens build those skills: https://ow.ly/CxWt50YCeLo

This year's #DayofPink (April 8) will highlight the voices in queer and trans communities whose stories have helped changed the world and fight discrimination.

Help your students understand the importance of self-representation in media with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/5avL50YCeJV

Ahead of World Health Day, use this free lesson plan to help Grade 9–12 students identify reliable sources on health and science topics: https://ow.ly/GF4u50YCeHW

Our director of education, Matthew Johnson, joined CBC Radio in Saskatchewan to talk about the discourse around social media bans, if they work, and how they work. Listen now: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-103-...

Advertisers can no longer turn blind eye to social media harms, prof says An in-depth look at the ethical question of advertisers targeting Canadian youth on addictive, data-driven social media platforms.

Our director of research, Kara Brisson-Boivin, spoke with @nationalpost.bsky.social about the importance of digital media literacy education and why more research is urgently needed to understand how online harms affect young people. Read here: nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Democracy relies on informed citizens. For 30 years, MediaSmarts has helped Canadians engage critically with media and public debate. Help keep this work going with a donation today: https://ow.ly/zTVk50YCjYx

#FactCheckingDay

It’s #FactCheckingDay! With so much info out there, how do you even know where to begin?

Here’s a lesson plan to help Grade 4–8 students figure out which sources are worth their attention: https://ow.ly/ijlV50YCesN

You might expect a few tricks on April Fool's Day, but it's easier than ever to get fooled online any day of the year!

Learn our best tips for spotting deepfakes: https://ow.ly/vpgo50YBJyk

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans people’s lives and affirms the importance of being seen and respected. Our lesson plan helps students explore why appropriate media representation matters: https://ow.ly/4RWu50YBbEi #TDoV

Ahead of both #AprilFoolsDay and #FactCheckingDay, a reminder that MediaSmarts has resources for improving your verification and critical thinking skills at any age! Explore them all here: https://ow.ly/U0Bc50YzFHZ

This AI Literacy Day is a timely reminder for parents As a parent, and an entrepreneur, there isn’t a day that goes by that AI somehow doesn’t show up in my spaces. I’ve shared before how it’s a conversation that I’m having to have with my own kids, and that is showing up in creative spaces too.

If you’re just joining us this #AILiteracyDay 👋

Here's one more for parents - our parent blogger is back to share some simple suggestions for talking to your kids about AI: https://ow.ly/TAZr50YzUzl

Understanding AI can be hard. These Canadians are trying to help you figure it out | CBC News AI is woven into our online lives today, sparking polarizing discourse about the ubiquitous technology and its breakneck evolution, from ultra-positive champions to doomsday-evoking critics. Many folk...

More than three years since generative AI exploded into the public consciousness, talking about AI remains polarizing and can involve conflicting messaging, says Matthew Johnson, director of education at MediaSmarts (via CBC News): www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AILiteracyDay

Join us for Canada's first AI Literacy Day!

Educators, today is a good day to explore dca.learnquebec.ca/ai/

#AILiteracyDay @mediasmarts.bsky.social @learnquebec.bsky.social #EduSky

Did you know? AI systems aren’t neutral. They can reflect bias, get things wrong or collect our personal information. That’s why AI literacy is an important part of digital media literacy! #AILiteracyDay

Learn more: ailiteracyday.ca

This teen is helping kids spot deep fakes in the name of AI literacy MediaSmarts has designated March 27 AI Literacy Day. Here’s why a teen says it's crucial kids learn to spot disinformation and deepfakes.

MediaSmarts Teen Fact-Checker Lukas who creates videos that help debunk misinformation shared with CBC Kids News why it's so important for kids to be AI literate and how they can develop those skills right away. Read now: www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/pos... #AILiteracyDay

It's AI Literacy Day! 🇨🇦

AI is shaping how we learn, work and connect. Take time today to explore how AI tools work, what they mean for society and how to use them responsibly. Don’t forget to spread the knowledge!

Resources for all ages are available here: ailiteracyday.ca

#AILiteracyDay

AI is everywhere, from what we see online to the tools we use every day. But how is it shaping decisions, and what happens to our data? Ahead of #AILiteracyDay (March 27), check out our video for basic questions you can ask when AI is part of the picture.

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Thanks Vita Daily for featuring #AILiteracyDay, tackling why it matters so much that we all have the critical thinking skills needed to engage with media in today's AI-generated media environment!

👉 https://ow.ly/t7Om50Yzf76

Keep Accounts & Devices Secure | DigitalSmarts Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Online criminals are always looking for ways to get at your devices. Don’t make it easy for them! #FPM2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlJd5eLi49o

Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) can be a meaningful opportunity for classroom discussion about representation and respect. Our resource hub offers free lessons and materials on diversity, bias and online hate: https://ow.ly/LHEt50Yy52a