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La ludification dans l'éducation : Présente-t-elle des risques pour les jeunes ? Forum topic

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Dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, où tout va très vite et où la technologie est omniprésente, il peut être difficile de capter et de maintenir l'attention des jeunes. Comment faire en sorte qu'ils restent concentrés et motivés pour apprendre à l'école et à la maison ?

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Gamification in education: Does it present risks to youth? Forum topic

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In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, capturing and maintaining the attention of youth can be challenging. How do we keep them focused and motivated to learn at school and home? We want children to be successful, and one way to promote this is through a gamified learning environment. 

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Webinar: Advancing Housing First in Canada: Policy, Practice and Research Recommendations Events

Join this webinar to hear a presentation about the learnings and insights from the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) recent in-person workshop, Housing First—What’s Next? This workshop featured expert panels and interactive discussions and focused on advancing Housing First in Canada. The aim of the event was to generate policy, practice, and research recommendations.

Building on this webinar presentation, a panel of experts will discuss Housing First successes, challenges and opportunities in the Canadian context.

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CAMH’s Gambling Policy Framework: A Public Health Approach to Problem Gambling Events

This webinar will explore CAMH’s Gambling Policy Framework, which advocates for a public health approach to problem gambling. The public health approach focuses on addressing the broader context gambling takes place in, with the goal of modifying environmental factors to reduce risk of gambling-related harms. We will contrast this approach with the responsible gambling model, which focuses on individual characteristics that increase risk and providing tools for safer gambling behaviors. 

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Free Webinar: The evolution of sports betting in Canada: What has changed and what you need to know Events

Sports betting has drastically evolved in the past several years due to

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Free Webinar: Exploring the World of Crypto Assets, Gambling and Gaming Events

Are you intrigued by the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and their impa

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Webinaire Gratuit: Game-Bling : quand les jeux vidéo rencontrent les jeux de hasard Events

Compte tenu des risques associés aux jeux d'argent, il est essentiel de

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Game-bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling Events

Given the risks associated with gambling, it is crucial to distinguish w

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Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop Events

Please join us on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 1pm - 2pm PM for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life W
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Free Webinar: Exploring the World of Crypto Assets, Gambling and Gaming Events

Are you intrigued by the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and their impact on gambling and gaming? This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of crypto assets and related key concepts such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain, and crypto wallets. It examines how these digital assets are transforming investment, online betting, and gaming.

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Jeux de hasard, argent et prise de décision Events

Cette séance aborde les objets de vale

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Gambling Money and Decision Making Events

Many Canadians may rely on lotteries and other chance-based activities to make money or prepare for retirement. This webinar explores how gambling relates to finances (e.g. stock market, bankruptcy, casino line of credit), challenges misconceptions about money and gambling, and provides strategies to reduce financial harms of gambling.

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Les paris sportifs : Distinguer l'habileté du hasard Events

L'ouverture du marché réglementé des jeux de hasard aux sociétés privées

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PSJJ Célebre le Jour des Franco-Ontariens Forum topic

 

Pour célébrer le Jour des Franco-Ontariens le programme de sensibilisation aux jeux de hasard chez les jeunes (PSJJ) du YMCA vous a préparé un contenu spécial.

Venez découvrir l'univers des machines !

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Media Impact Events

We are exposed to more gambling media than ever before. Gambling advertisements falsely portray gambling as a risk-free and easy way to make money. In this webinar, participants will explore the increased prominence of ‘influencer marketing’ and exposure to gambling-related content (e.g. gambling tipsters, fantasy sports content) while applying critical thinking skills to identify marketing techniques and evaluate the credibility of shared information. This webinar provides media safety tips and invites participants to analyze online content before sharing it.

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Gambling Elements in Video Games and How to Protect Yourself Events

Many video games let players spend money to buy randomized in-game items without knowing what they will receive. Often called loot boxes or gacha - these gambling-like products rarely contain the valuable item players hope to get, encouraging more spending.  This is like typical gambling, but not generally covered by gambling law. Many countries have adopted some rules because of concerns about potential harm.

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Panel Discussion: Unconventional forms of Gambling Accessible to Youth Events

From e-sports betting to playing single-play claw machines and opening card packs or mystery boxes, youth have access to gambling before they are of legal age to gamble. These forms of gambling have become increasingly popular and accessible in recent years, especially among young people, but they also raise various ethical, legal, and regulatory issues.

The purpose of this panel discussion is to increase awareness about the risks associated with unconventional forms of gambling and provide education and referral services to support informed decision-making.

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