Tag: Volume 6 – issue 1

How can we help students navigate algorithms, misinformation, and viral content responsibly? In this article, Digital Education Specialist Keivan Farzaneh shares practical classroom strategies and family engagement ideas to build essential critical thinking skills. A timely guide for educators looking to foster digital citizenship and thoughtful online habits.

How can we teach students to critically analyze the media they consume every day? In this article, Sonia Lefebvre and Maude Bédard (UQTR) unpack seven foundational perspectives for teaching media literacy. An essential framework for educators looking to guide students from passive consumers to conscious, analytical content creators.

How can educators guide secondary students to discover the limitations of generative AI through hands-on experience? In this article, the authors detail a classroom sequence where students used customized AI “Gems” to automate social media comments, prompting critical reflection on digital ethics, automation, and human connection. A practical model for teachers seeking to build authentic AI literacy through direct experimentation.

How can elementary schools ensure a progressive approach to media literacy? In this article, Geneviève Gauron Laberge and Fanny Langin share a practical three-level guide designed to structure digital skills, critical search strategies, and ethical research habits from Grade 1 to 6. An essential framework for aligning school practices with family engagement.

How can parents transform passive screen time into meaningful learning moments at home? In this article, PhD student Kazi Liza highlights the vital role of family involvement in building critical digital literacy. A valuable perspective for educators seeking to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home habits through active co-viewing, open dialogue, and shared reflection.

How can educational systems prepare students for an AI-driven world? In this article, Digital Moment CEO Indra Kubicek outlines Canada’s Draft AI Literacy Framework, emphasizing that AI literacy is a whole-system challenge requiring coordinated action across policy, leadership, professional learning, and classroom practice. A compelling read for leaders seeking a holistic, collaborative approach to integrating AI into elementary and secondary education.

Featured in this issue’s centrefold: two practical classroom guides for elementary and secondary students. Discover concrete strategies to help students navigate online information, verify sources, and develop strong critical thinking habits.

How does Québec’s Digital Competency Framework empower students, educators, and families to navigate AI, misinformation, and digital citizenship together? In this article, LEARN highlights the Digital Competency in Action (DCA) portal, hands-on workshops, and practical resources that bridge school and home. A compelling overview of how structured frameworks and active learning help young people become critical, responsible digital citizens.

How can generative AI transform STEM and MST classrooms from passive answer-seeking to active critical thinking? In this article, RÉCIT consultants Stéphanie Rioux and Geneviève Trudel explain how custom Socratic bots and iterative design processes can turn GenAI into a demanding “thinking partner.” A forward-looking guide for teachers seeking to convert AI tools from crutches into powerful springboards for mathematical and scientific inquiry.

How can we empower vulnerable youth to question viral content and build strong critical thinking habits? In this article, Reflet de Société journalist Oumou Diakité features insights from Nassera Eloire (REVDEC) and highlights La voix des Jeunes, a Montréal initiative using journalism as a tool for digital literacy. A inspiring look at how slowing down, verifying sources, and actively creating media help young people become informed, confident digital citizens.