Ethics of Sharing Information Online - Introduction
In fact, half of us pay more attention to who shared a story with us than where it originally came from.
Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies 30-2 - Grade 12
This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Dimensions of Thinking
S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:
Young people’s attitudes towards privacy
Contrary to stereotypes, youth do care about their privacy.
Legislation and Regulation
Many online threats are covered by existing civil and criminal law in Canada and other countries. In addition, many countries have specific legislation to deal with online crime. This section looks at Canadian and American laws that apply to cyber security.
How Marketers Target Kids
Advertising: It’s everywhere. No, it’s not your imagination. The amount of advertising and marketing we are exposed to daily has exploded: on average, we see more than four thousand ads each day.[1] At the gas pumps, in the movie theatre, in a washroom stall, on stickers on fruit, during sporting events and plastered all over social media—advertising is pretty much impossible to avoid.
Responding to Excessive Use
Time spent using devices is one of parents’ top concerns when it comes to their kids’ digital lives – and is the number one source of conflict between parents and children relating to technology use. It’s tempting for parents to act authoritatively and lay down the law on the number of hours their kids can spend on the computer, but in order to effectively address excessive use, there needs to be an active, voluntary commitment on the part of the young person to control their behaviour. Otherwise, kids will just find ways to work around their parents and be left to their own devices once they’re old enough to leave the house.
Awards & Recognitions
Showcasing the recognition we have received for our work.