Students in the Elementary Block discuss “topics such as diversity, empathy, conflict, and relationships [and] develop a stronger sense of global citizenship.” Concepts addressed include use and misuses of substances, food, and screen time; personal safety; digital citizenship; emotions and decision-making; diversity; friendships and bullying, and career pathways.
Social Studies learners in the Middle Block “engage in participatory citizenship and explore civics in their region and around the globe including elections, the democratic process, and civic engagement” along with issues of representation and rights. Specific content focuses on civic engagement, cultural systems and youth rights.
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.
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.
At this level, “learners engage with a variety of text types including picture books, magazines, non-fiction text, and audio books. They imagine alternate storylines, examine characters through role-play and exploration, and investigate facts and information with curiosity… As learners develop their interests and opinions, they transfer expressive and receptive language skills to social interactions and play.
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.
Wellness and Physical Education courses “prepare students to make informed decisions, recognize personal health and growth, develop positive relationships, and be an advocate for inclusivity. Components of a wellness course include healthy lifestyle, mental fitness, positive relationships, understanding stages of human growth and development, and connecting to future pathways.”
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.
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.