Jane Tallim

Jane has just retired as Co-Executive Director at MediaSmarts: Canada's Centre for Digital and Media Literacy.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Are you still a unicorn if you come in pairs? Celebrating my last day at MediaSmarts with my favourite partner in crime Cathy Wing. Thank you everyone for a lifetime of experiences that I will always cherish.

[Nicole Hernandez @NRHSJax]

Hi NYT,
Humans aren’t fish/bears/etc. You don’t “catch and release” them. Attribute such phrasing that refers to human beings as if they’re hunted animals. https://t.co/Y4Ux6FpKwS

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

I am running out of words to express my outrage. #Mynameismiriam
https://t.co/XRDGVN6KUk

[Matthew Johnson @IrregularVerbal]

Today's #sexed decision means more kids will turn to the Internet to answer essential questions about health & identity. If you're a teacher or parent, this lesson can help you make sure they can tell good info from bad: https://t.co/6i2dMQOm25

[Education International @eduint]

‘While a critical approach to new educational technologies is important, we also need a complementary offensive strategy to enable pedagogy to drive educational technology’. Sam Sellar on what educational technologies do we want in schools. A must read— https://t.co/2QvjDMaXGT

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

I am so sad to be leaving this wonderful organization, but am very excited to introduce you all to Kathryn! https://t.co/VlnHJTw7YS

[MediaSmarts @MediaSmarts]

Join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Kathryn Ann Hill! Kathryn is the perfect choice to continue the excellent work that has made MediaSmarts the leading media and digital literacy organization in Canada. https://t.co/M00TZuFnZv

[PREVNet Inc. @PREVNet]

PREVNet is thrilled to announce our new national initiative to address teen dating violence! With funding from @PHAC_GC, we will be working with educators to deliver & test #healthyrelationships curriculum for youth across Canada.

https://t.co/paPskAb9vR
#teendv #cdned

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

I cannot overstate how well-deserved this award is. Congratulations Wendy -- and Debra -- on your legacy to Canada in promoting healthy relationships amongst children and youth! https://t.co/p7FwwYRtGw

[PREVNet Inc. @PREVNet]

Congrats to our scientific co-director, Dr. Wendy Craig, on being appointed to the Order of Canada! Dr. Craig has been an integral part of the movement to promote #healthyrelationships in Canada and around the world. More here:
https://t.co/g5qxoXEUIR

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Time is all we get. With ourselves, with our world and with our children. We need the learn to put tech away and give ourselves permission to take that time. Michael Rich

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Parental engagement is more important than parental control. Parent need tools to help them do this. Michael Rich

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Let’s talk about mastery of the Internet, not safety. You don’t teach kids to drive by yelling “don’t hit that tree!” Michael Rich.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Our goal is not that increase connectivity- it is to increase connectedness. Antigone Davis on importance of transparency in designing platforms.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Kids want to be on the winning side of things. They want to be educated. But parents are afraid. Alyson Shafer at our digital wellness panel.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

I like to think I’m not raising a child, I’m raising an adult. Nancy Smith on Fostering digital wellness at home.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Parenting is an art not a science, but science can inform parents. Dr. Michael Rich at our digital wellness panel.

[Jane Tallim @JaneTallim]

Facebook’s Kevin Chan and MediaSmarts’ Kara Brisson-Boivin open our joint Roundtable on Digital Well-being in Families. It’s going to be a fascinating day!

[daphne guerrero @withthesuper8]

We should all be more assertive in vocalizing our digital rights and expectations -speaking out supports people who can’t do the same, says @ltrudeau #DigitalAccessDay

[MediaSmarts @MediaSmarts]

Looking for more #DigitalLiteracy resources as part of #DigitalAccessDay? Check out our Digital Literacy 101 videos: https://t.co/W1CwNRflS7

[MediaSmarts @MediaSmarts]

An enormous thank-you to @NLTeachersAssoc for sponsoring Media Literacy Week 2018 at the silver level! https://t.co/HdTyCkIkG5 #MedLitWeek