THE DL: DIGITAL LITERACY RESOURCES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I join the DL livestream?
  1. Connect your laptop to a projector (and external speakers, if the built-in speakers on your projector aren't loud enough). Test the video and audio to make sure it's working.
  2. Click HERE to open the livestream in a new tab. The livestreams will start at 9:30am (Gr. 4-7 English) and 11:00am (Gr. 4-7 French).
  3. You may need to click the play button once the livestream starts. Ensure that the video is not muted.
  4. To interact with us during the livestream, click the Chat button on the right side. Please enter a name to join the chat. You can use a class name (like "Mr. Singh's class") or create a nickname.
  5. To join a Wayground quiz, you can scan the on-screen QR code with a phone or iPad.
  6. If you hear echoing or any other bugs, please refresh your browser (Command + R on a Mac or Ctrl + R on Windows)
How long are the DL livestreams?

Each livestream will be approximately 25-30 minutes long.

Will you be teaching other digital literacy topics in the future?

Yes! Our plan is to feature 6 topics, three topics each year...and then repeat them on a Year One - Year Two rotation.

The 6 topics are:

YEAR ONEYEAR TWO
Digital Footprint & Identity (November 2025)Healthy Digital Habits (November 2026)
Privacy & Safety (January 2026)Cyberbullying & Online Harms (January 2027)
Information & Media Literacy (April 2026)Relationships & Communication (April 2027)
I'd like to teach about digital literacy, but I teach K-3 or Gr. 10-12. What digital literacy resources are available to me?

Common Sense Education has produced a full digital literacy curriculum for K-12: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-literacy

SCHEDULE

The topics for the 2026-2027 school year are:

  • Healthy Digital Habits (October 2026)
  • Cyberbullying & Online Harm (January 2027)
  • Online Communication & Relationships (April 2027)


Here is the info for the next event:

RECOMMENDED GRADES ENGLISH FRENCH
Grades 4-7 9:00am on Oct. 27, 2026 10:45am on Oct. 27, 2026
RECOMMENDED GRADES ENGLISH FRENCH
Grades 8-9 Video link will be sent out
Oct. 28, 2026
Video link will be sent out
Oct. 28, 2026

After each livestream, we'll provide you with suggested follow-up lessons so that you can continue the conversation with your students.