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SUMMARY:#UnHackathon 2025: Win Big by Getting Smart Online
DESCRIPTION:The #UnHackathon 2025 isn’t your typical hackathon. There’s no coding\, no complex tech setups\, and no hacking—just creativity\, learning\, and a fun challenge that turns cybersafety into something students can understand\, apply\, and share. \nOpen to students from Grades 3 -12 across Canada\, The #UnHackathon invites youth to take what they’ve learned about cybersafety and digital media literacy and turn it into creative projects designed to educate older adults in their families or communities. \nWhether you love art\, music\, storytelling\, or design\, this challenge is for you. \nWhat’s the Design Challenge?\nParticipants will complete the CyberByters online course (by grade level) at CyberByters.ca\, then create a project that teaches at least three cybersafety concepts to older adults—like grandparents\, neighbours\, or seniors in the community. \nProjects can be submitted in any format\, including: \n\nPosters or infographics\nVideos or animations\nSongs or spoken word\nGames or puzzles\nSlideshows\, podcasts\, or zines\nThe goal is to help older adults understand and apply cybersafety skills in a way that is clear\, engaging\, and age-appropriate. This is a project-based learning experience that builds digital citizenship\, critical thinking\, and communication skills.\n\nPrizes & Recognition\nSubmit your entry by October 31st to enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded according to grade and type of entry (individual or group). \n\nVisit our #UnHackathon 2025 page to view more details or prizes and recognition. \nA Note to Teachers\nThe #UnHackathon is designed to fit easily into your existing digital literacy or health curriculum. \nThe challenge builds on the CyberByters course\, which is aligned with grade-level expectations for media literacy\, safe technology use\, and digital citizenship. Students can work individually\, in pairs\, or as a full class on a shared submission. \nThere’s no account creation or login required to access CyberByters.ca. Everything is free\, and your students’ creativity does the rest. \nLooking to integrate the challenge into your classroom? We’re happy to support with lesson ideas\, slides\, and printable materials; just reach out. \nAbout CyberByters and KnowledgeFlow\nCyberByters is Canada’s free\, grade-based cybersafety course for students from grades 3 to 12. Each interactive course is short\, student-friendly\, and designed to prepare young people to think critically about digital risks and safety. \nThe KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to digital literacy and cybersafety education for all Canadians. We believe that young people are powerful changemakers\, and that by teaching others\, they strengthen their own skills for life. \n\nHow to Register\nRegister for the #UnHackathon 2025 event and learn more about the event. \n\nQuestions?\nContact us at KnowledgeFlow.org for more details. \nLet’s make Canada’s students #UnHackable together.
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Newcomers & Community Members: Staying Safe Online in Your New Digital Life
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is for everyone — not just experts. If you’re a newcomer to Canada\, new to using technology\, or just want to improve your digital habits\, this free\, in-person session is designed to help you feel safe\, confident\, and in control online. \nLed by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, a Canadian nonprofit that specializes in community-based cybersecurity education\, this session breaks down online safety into easy steps that anyone can follow — no technical experience needed. \n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn About Cybersecurity\nThis practical workshop will cover key topics like: \n\nHow to recognize common online scams\, fake emails\, frauds\, and suspicious messages — with real-life examples that are relevant to newcomers\nHow to protect your phone\, computer\, accounts\, and passwords from harm\nWhat to watch out for on social media\, public Wi-Fi\, or unfamiliar websites\nSafe and smart ways to use online banking\, shopping\, and money transfer apps\nWhere to find trusted support and free resources in your language\, even after the session ends\n\nTo find more practical advice and essential tips on how to avoid scams and fraud\, access our Newcomer’s Guide to Avoiding Scams and Fraud. \nCybersecurity for Newcomers: Why It Matters\nStaying safe online is a modern life skill — especially when you’re navigating a new country and relying on the internet to apply for services\, connect with your community\, look for work\, or stay in touch with loved ones abroad. According to a study by Scotiabank\, 38% of newcomers to Canada are targeted by fraudsters. \nThis welcoming session designed for newcomers specifically will help you build the digital confidence you need to protect yourself and your information online. \nWhat this session offers:\n\nA friendly\, no-judgment environment where everyone is welcome\nPlain-language advice that’s easy to understand and apply\nInteractive examples to help you recognize real-world scams and risks\nSupport for all experience levels — whether you’re just getting started or want to brush up on your knowledge\n\nThe internet can open doors—but only if you know how to walk through them safely. \nRegister Today!\nJoin us for this in-person workshop designed to help you stay safer online. You’ll walk away with practical tips\, real-world examples\, and printed take-home materials to support your digital safety. \nTo register\, contact Sharmeen Akhtar at 905-686-2661 x231\, or email sakhtar@cdcd.org. \nThis session is presented in collaboration with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) in recognition of Cybersafety Awareness Month.
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/cybersecurity-for-newcomers/
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SUMMARY:Media Literacy Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is Media Literacy Week?\nMedia Literacy Week aims to promote digital media literacy across Canada and highlight the important role that media literacy education plays in our lives. Taking place annually in October\, this year Media Literacy Week falls between October 27 to 31. During this time\, educational and community oriented institutions such as schools\, libraries\, and community groups will organize events and activities to help develop various media literacy skills. \nWhat Is Digital Media Literacy?\nDigital media literacy encompasses the skills required to be able to effectively find\, understand\, and use digital media such as information from the internet and electronic devices. With the amount of digital technology surrounding us\, it is more important than ever before that people of all ages understand how to effectively and safely navigate as well as create digital media. Digital media literacy ensures that people are able to recognize potential dangers online and protect themselves and their accounts. It goes hand in hand with personal cybersafety and what it looks like to be media literate digital citizens. \nIn honour of Media Literacy Week\, check out these 3 ways for you to improve your media literacy and cybersafety skills! \n3 Easy Ways To Stay Safe For Media Literacy Week\n1. Make sure your devices are connected securely\nWhether you’re at home\, school\, or any other public setting\, it is important to make sure you are connecting to secure wifi networks. Unsecured networks are an easy way for hackers to gain access to your personal devices and information\, so stay alert on what wifi networks you’re using and where. A good rule of thumb is to avoid accessing things to do with your personal information such as banking accounts while connected to public wifi networks in places such as coffee shops\, malls\, and airports\, as they likely lack the encryption necessary to protect your information. \nAdditionally\, for any parents out there\, check out our resource page tailored specifically for parents to properly secure their home networks in order to keep young kids and teens safe! \n2. Learn to recognize misinformation and explore multiple information channels\nWith it being so easy to immediately publish content to the internet\, oftentimes the media you are consuming may be inaccurate\, missing important details\, or purposely fabricated. One way to make sure you are thinking deeply about the content you’re consuming and not blindly trusting sources is to conduct the C.R.I.S.P. Scan\, a technique that forces the user to think critically about online information to prevent being tricked by disinformation. C.R.I.S.P. stands for ‘Consider the source’\, ‘Read beyond the page’\, ‘Investigate the clues’\, ‘Scan for bias’\, and ‘Proceed with caution’. Keeping C.R.I.S.P. in mind keeps readers alert! \nAnother great way to double check your information is to fact check it against multiple sources. This can look like verifying information across multiple online sources\, with people in your life or trusted authority figures\, or even making a trip to your local library and double checking with a physical source or a librarian. Libraries are also a great way to gain more knowledge on improving your media literacy in general as they are often hosting events\, courses\, and seminars specifically geared towards helping people protect themselves online. \n3. Protect yourself from social engineering and scams\nOne popular tactic cybercriminals use to target people is through social engineering scams. This can look like someone impersonating authority figures\, using extortion\, emotional manipulation\, and many other methods meant to gain your trust and and fall into their trap. Stay alert when dealing with unexpected messages or emails\, and always exercise caution to verify the information. \nFor more information on how to protect yourself online and practice cybersafety\, be sure to check out our comprehensive ‘Cybersafety For Everyone’ online course that covers a wide range of topics to provide a well-rounded understanding of digital media literacy and safety. \nWhat We’re Doing at KnowledgeFlow\nEvery year at KnowledgeFlow\, we are dedicated to celebrating Media Literacy Week by providing resources for all learners to gain skills that will allow them to verify online information and stay protected. The 3 skills provided here are just the tip of the iceberg\, and there are many more steps we can all take to deepen our understanding of digital media and be more alert to our own cybersafety. We offer a wide range of free\, self-paced online courses through our Cybersafety Academy that are specially designed to increase your personal cybersafety skills! Visit this page for a more comprehensive list of some of the courses that we offer\, tailored for K-12 level education in digital media literacy. \nFor More Resources\nBelow\, we’ve provided a few extra resources to cover all your digital media literacy and cybersafety needs: \n\nFor a master list of all our available resources: Essential Resources | Your Ultimate Cybersafety Library\nFor teachers\, you can search our resources by grade level and curriculum strand: Cybersafety Curriculum Alignment\nFor anyone interested in reading more about KnowledgeFlow’s events and activities: KnowledgeBytes\n\nWe hope everyone enjoys a happy and safe Media Literacy Week! \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Cybersafety for Volunteers: Helping Others Stay Safe Online
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re helping a newcomer navigate an online form\, assisting with a phone or laptop\, or answering questions about online risks\, your volunteer role has the power to make a meaningful impact. This Cybersafety for Volunteers workshop is designed specifically for CDCD volunteers who want to build confidence and be better prepared to support others in the digital world. \nLed by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, this session builds on our July training and gives you the tools to integrate cybersafety into your everyday volunteer interactions. You don’t need to be a tech expert—just someone who wants to help others stay safe online. \nWhat You’ll Learn to Empower Others with Safe Digital Skills\nThis interactive session will help you understand how to: \n\nIncorporate cybersafety advice naturally when helping clients or community members\nUse simple language and clear examples to explain key online safety concepts\nIdentify important topics like strong passwords\, safe browsing\, and recognizing scams\nKnow when to escalate or refer someone for additional digital safety help\nAccess and share free\, trusted cybersafety resources tailored for community support\n\nEverything is explained in plain language\, with real-world examples that reflect the types of support volunteers offer every day. \nTo learn more about how to be cybersafe with real life scenarios\, register for our free Cybersafety for Public Educators course. \nGet Ready to Be a Digital Safety Advocate\nAs a CDCD volunteer\, you’re often one of the first points of contact for someone learning to use digital tools. Whether you’re troubleshooting a device or guiding someone through an online form\, you have a unique opportunity to support their online safety in meaningful ways. \nLearning cybersafety for volunteers empowers you to build trust and confidence with the individuals you assist\, while ensuring the guidance you provide is both safe and accurate. It helps you avoid unintentionally giving unsafe advice and positions you as a digital safety advocate within your community. By developing these skills\, you contribute to a stronger\, more informed\, and more secure digital environment for everyone. \nIf you aren’t a current volunteer at CDCD\, you can apply to be a volunteer. \nRegister Today!\nJoin us for this in-person workshop designed to help you stay safer online. You’ll walk away with practical tips\, real-world examples\, and printed take-home materials to support your digital safety. \nTo register\, contact Sharmeen Akhtar at 905-686-2661 x231\, or email sakhtar@cdcd.org. \nThis session is presented in collaboration with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) in recognition of Cybersafety Awareness Month.
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SUMMARY:A Cybersafety Session for Youth and Teens: Take Control of Your Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Youth Cybersafety: Stay One Step Ahead of Online Scams\, AI Tricks & Digital Drama\nDid you know nearly half of youth and teens aged 8 to 17 have been scammed online\, and 1 in 5 encounter scams every day? These scams often happen through social media\, online games\, fake websites\, and even text messages. AI technology is enabling scammers to be even more convincing.\n\nThis in-person session is designed to help youth and teens stay in control of their digital lives and avoid the kinds of online traps that can lead to stress\, scams\, or serious consequences. You’ll learn how to stay safer and smarter online\, without giving up the platforms and tools you love.\n\n\nLed by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, this session covers:\n\nHow scammers\, hackers\, and trolls specifically target young people\nThe personal info you might be sharing without even realizing it\nTips to lock down your accounts and protect your privacy and reputation\nSafer ways to use social media\, gaming platforms\, and messaging apps\nHow to spot sketchy content and make better digital choices every day\n\nIn today’s digital age\, artificial intelligence is widely used and can pose various dangers for youth and teens. To learn more about the implications of AI\, access our courses or resources for more information. \nResources for Youth and Teens \n\n\n\n\n\nCybertip: https://cybertip.ca/en/\nKidsHelpPhone.ca: https://kidshelpphone.ca/\nBullying Canada: https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/\nNeedHelpNow.ca: https://needhelpnow.ca/en/\nThe Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Resources for Families – protectchildren.ca \nRegister Today!\nJoin us for this in-person workshop designed to help you stay safer online. You’ll walk away with practical tips\, real-world examples\, and printed take-home materials to support your digital safety. \nBring your curiosity (and your phone if you want!). You’ll have a chance to ask\, explore\, and learn without pressure. Whether you’re on TikTok\, Discord\, Snapchat\, or Roblox; we’ve got you covered. This is a judgment-free session where you’ll leave feeling more confident\, informed\, and truly #UnHackable. \nTo register\, contact Sharmeen Akhtar at 905-686-2661 x231\, or email sakhtar@cdcd.org. \nThis session is presented in collaboration with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) in recognition of Cybersafety Awareness Month.
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/a-cybersafety-session-for-youth-and-teens/
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