Skill Descriptor:
Outline population patterns, communication and transportation networks, and employment across Canada.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe how communication and transportation networks connect Canadians, including online
In the Nova Scotia Science curriculum, digital and media literacy expectations fall under the general curriculum outcome of Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (STSE). These include "the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry, for solving problems, for communicating scientific ideas and results, for working collaboratively, and for making informed decisions" and " attitudes that support the responsible acquisition and application of scientific and technological knowledge to the mutual benefit of self, society, and the environment."
In this lesson, students learn that AI tools are computer programs that follow patterns instead of thinking like humans. They explore how this can lead AIs to make mistakes and importance of having humans supervise and correct them. Students practice creating “robot rules” and then design a "Trashbot" that will recognize and pick up trash in the classroom.
Montreal, December 4, 2012 – Laurier Macdonald High School in St. Leonard joined with schools across Quebec at an event to launch Media Literacy Week 2012. Students had the opportunity to talk with a panel of experts about online privacy as part of this year’s theme Privacy Matters.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Northwest Territories, Kindergarten English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Overall Expectations:
Students will be expected to:
1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively
1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences
Specific Expectations:
Overall Expectations:
Students will be expected to:
1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively
1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences
Specific Expectations:
Overall Expectations:
Students will be expected to:
1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively
1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences
Specific Expectations:
Keeping up to date with all of the latest technologies and trends in the media is exhausting, and it’s easy to fall behind. Our team at MediaSmarts conducts regular research, works with media networks, and follows current events to stay relevant. Both parents and teachers look to us for information and education materials.
General Competencies
Sense of Identity
Competency-based outcomes:
MediaSmarts Resources