Digital Literacy and the use of AI in education 

The Ministry of Education and Child Care (MOECC) revolves around creating frameworks for responsible technology integration, establishing digital literacy guidelines, and equipping classrooms with the necessary guardrails. Some common questions about how technology and AI will impact your child at school and at home.

• What role will AI play in my child's learning journey?
• How are schools teaching students about AI?
• Why does digital literacy matter in my child's education?
• Are AI-powered tools being used in classrooms?
• What are some ways I can reinforce learning at home?
• How can I promote healthy and responsible technology habits at home?

Information for Parents and Caregivers: All About Artificial Intelligence (PDF) and AI Terms to Know (PDF)

Screen time is the amount of time a person spends using screens such as phones, tablets, computers, TVs and video games. Learning about screen time habits helps support overall wellness by encouraging a healthy balance between technology use, physical activity, sleep, learning, and social connections. Understanding screen time habits can help children and families make choices that support their physical, mental, emotional and social well-being.

• Common Sense Media - Managing Screen Time
• Media Smarts - Media Use and Well-being
• Centre for Healthy Screen Use - CPS
• Caringforkids.cps.ca - Screen use and young children