In the working guide Journey On: Working Toward Communication and Information Technology Literacy, media-related outcomes are integrated throughout the CIT curriculum.
Computer Systems
B1.13 identify computer viruses, how they are transmitted and how anti-virus software is used to protect or clean a computer
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B1.14 identify spam, popup ads, spyware and other invasive software coding
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Social, Ethical and Health
C2.1 examine current Canadian law governing the use of technology
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- Alcohol on the Web
- Cyberbullying and the Law
- #ForYou: The Algorithm Game
- Online Marketing to Kids: Protecting Your Privacy
- My Voice is Louder Than Hate: The Impact of Hate
- My Voice is Louder Than Hate: Pushing Back Against Hate
- Privacy and Internet Life
- The Privacy Dilemma
Educational Game
E2.6 adhere to copyright and privacy laws, give credit to sources of information
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- #ForYou: The Algorithm Game
- Online Marketing to Kids: Protecting Your Privacy
- Privacy and Internet Life
- The Privacy Dilemma
Educational Game
Internet
A3.2 use various tools (search engines and directories) and strategies necessary to carry out research
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A3.3 obtain/download material from InternetC3.1 discuss ways in which the Internet is evolving
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C3.1 discuss ways in which the Internet is evolving
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E3.1 critically evaluate information and its source based on pre-determined criteria
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- Alcohol on the Web
- Online Marketing to Kids: Protecting Your Privacy
- Online Marketing to Kids: Strategies and Techniques
Educational Game
Database
E9.1 examine functions and implications of databse driven websites (ie: online purchasing, searching and password secured sites)
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A9.2 perform searches on a database file using logical and Boolean operators
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