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What Does It Mean to Be Media Literate?
How media smart are you? How about your children or students? Sometimes called media literacy or information literacy, it’s a key 21st Century skill because it provides a framework and method to think critically about the media you consume and create. Being media smart also means you know how to use television, the Internet and other technologies safely, productively and ethically. 		Teach Your Children to be Media Smart
 
     

Media Literacy
Learn what critical thinking skills are needed for media literacy and how to teach those skills to children.
Media Smart for Teachers Teachers
Explore extensive resources on teaching and learning media literacy.
Media Smart for Parents Parents
Sharpen your own media skills and get guidelines on conversations you can have with your children about media and technology.
 

Digital Safety and Ethics
Children must learn how to use media and technology resources safely and responsibly. The resources in this section help you teach them to do that.
Digital Safety for Children Digital Safety
Teach kids how to protect themselves online.
Teaching Media and Digital Ethics Digital Ethics
Teach ethical, courteous, and productive behavior while using media.
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