(Thread🧵) Our new research on teens, tech & AI: Young people don’t fully trust tech companies to care about their mental health & well-being over profits. + Teens want better safeguards around AI: https://t.co/gDgEpXmKFz
"when it comes to science, knowing whom to trust is also becoming more challenging because the idea of expertise is getting blurrier," said Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin @MediaSmarts via @CBCNews
Brisson-Boivin's #InformedOps @ https://t.co/1ZbZy4zNWW
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Today is the International Day of Tolerance. Want to explore issues relating to stereotyping, bias and hate in media and online in your classroom? Our Diversity and Media Toolbox has everything you need: https://t.co/39K1rs7yRQ
It’s #TogetherAgainstMisinformation Week!
Here’s a new lesson plan to introduce Grade 4-8 students to information sorting as a step for verifying online info: https://t.co/KPVNARbP7V
Funded by @ONeducation
For misinformation mongers, often the goal is distrust.
They spread misinformation – which creates distrust – in order to make room for more misinformation.
Why do people fall for conspiracy theories? https://t.co/iWGALDRvEt
Enjoyed this chat with @MediaSmarts!🙏
Congratulations to @yyCBEdu student Harshita Jindia from @MandelaUnited on winning #YourVoiceIsPower competition that combines computer science, entrepreneurship, and social justice. https://t.co/eCGthPAUSA
Attention, librarians! This year, we’ve created a #MediaLiteracyWeek resource with you in mind.💝
Check it out for ways to engage online and create learning opportunities offline: https://t.co/IzTzt5mAI5
Teachers, join us for Truth and Reconciliation Week - Sept. 23 - 27, 2024. Engage with pre-recorded videos, live Q&A sessions, and activities that promote healing and understanding. Sign up today: https://t.co/LLIodPpRlk
#TruthandReconciliationWeek#nctr_um
It's time to talk #AI with your class! With our brand new, low prep-time lesson plan, your Grade 9-12 students will learn how algorithms and generative AI work, how they impact our lives and what we can do about it.
Check it out 👉 https://t.co/5Bh0JE5uKa
Did you know? All CBE students and teachers have access to Curio streaming content. Find #TruthandReconciliation resources including The Secret Path, What is Orange Shirt Day? (K-4), and Telling Our Twisted Histories podcast (gr 7-12) https://t.co/iUqE3nnpL7
Digital media literacy ➡️ “the ability to think critically about the media...and to access, use and engage with digital media in an effective, responsible and meaningful way.” @MediaSmarts
This #LiteracyDay, unpack digital media literacy fundamentals.
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