Science learners in the Middle Block “apply critical thinking and scientific literacy to their investigations” and “transfer science and technological understandings to situational contexts.” Digital media literacy connections at this level are found in the Scientific Literacy strand.
In the High School Block, Career Connected Learning is divided into three subtopics: Career and Occupational Learning, Digital and Information Technology, and Skilled Trades. Connections to digital media literacy are found in the first two of those subtopics, particularly Digital and Information Technology.
The Humanities courses in the High School Block “prepare learners to be active and informed citizens” and “engage learners with principles of democracy such as freedom, equality, human dignity, justice, rule of law, human rights, and civic responsibilities.” Digital media literacy connections are found throughout the Humanities curriculum.
English Language Learners in the Middle Block “get to know themselves and others and use language to understand and navigate their world” and “engage with a variety of text forms, genres, and modes.” Specific expectations involve communicating effectively and persuasively, evaluating and responding, communicating using technology, and analyzing media critically.
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In the Middle Block, Technology “focuses on learners developing technology skills needed for personal wellness, self-sufficiency, and foundational skills for future technology learning. Learners will develop digital and applied technology skills for their own immediate and future needs as they develop self-awareness and autonomy.” Digital media literacy skills are found in the topics of cybersecurity and digital communication.
At this level, Social Studies “develops skills to ask questions about who decides what is significant enough to be studied, represented, and commemorated; how we know what we know; and what has changed and what has stayed the same.”
Connections to digital media literacy largely fall within the Civics strand, which focuses on government and governance and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
In the Elementary Block, English Language Arts learners “develop their ability to find information they are looking for, they begin to support their opinions and perspectives.