Research Guides: Primary Junior Media and Digital Literacy: Materials for Teachers

Materials for Teachers

The following resources may be useful for teachers who are looking to gain more knowledge about misinformation and disinformation.

Digital Issues and Internet Safety
Find articles on various issues facing children and teens on the internet, including topics like cyberbullying, excessive internet use, online hate, privacy, and sexual exploitation. Includes some lesson plans, and resources for parents.
NPR Special Series: Untangling Disinformation
This series focuses on analyzing sources of misinformation and disinformation. Focuses primarily on the sources of COVID disinformation in the United States, and the impact it has had on the most affected regions.
Media Literacy in the Library
This guide was written for library practitioners, but it is relevant to a classroom settling as well. The most relevant materials for educators (Key Topics in Media Literacy) begin on page 8.
Podcast: The Mind Online
The Mind online discusses digital literacy, from the definition of a digital footprint to understanding misinformation. This podcast is aimed at both students and educators.
Mapping Digital Literacy Policy and Practice in the Canadian Education Landscape
From Media Smarts, this discussion paper was created to develop the Digital Media Literacy Framework listed on the Lesson Plans page.
Media Education in Ontario
This section provides an overview of media education in Ontario. Use the subject menu to browse by subject and course.

Digital Literacy 101

From Media Smarts, this page explains what digital literacy is, and why it's important to teach. Includes:

Key concept videos
Posters
Training workshop - grades K-12
Training workshop - grades K-6
Classroom guide for implementing digital literacy in the classroom (corresponds to the training workshops)

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For Parents

These resources can help parents discuss media literacy and online safety with their children. They may also be useful for teachers looking for more information on media and digital literacy.

Media Smarts - For Parents
Find blog posts, games, tip sheets, guides, workshops and tutorials, and videos on media literacy and safety. These resources can be filtered by topic.
Protect Kids Online
Operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, this website assists parents and guardians in protecting their children on the internet and reducing their risk of danger.