Think Before You Share
The internet is all about sharing – sharing news, sharing videos, sharing our thoughts and opinions with our friends.
Digital Media Literacy Core Competencies
Traditional definitions of literacy have focused on skills relating to reading, writing, numeracy, listening, speaking, and critical thinking, with the end goal being developing active thinkers and learners who are able to engage in society in effective and meaningful ways.[1] These skills – what students need to be able to do – are needed for full participation in digital society as well, but they are only part of a larger set of skills and competencies that are required.
We are all broadcasters
Here are three tips to make sure you share good information and stop the spread of hoaxes, rumours and scams.
1. Watch for your own bias
One of the hardest things about being a responsible sharer is to be aware of the reasons why you might be more likely to believe something without evidence. Before you share a story, take a few minutes to see whether you’ve fallen into one of these common biases:
Youth Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Paediatric Healthcare
Consultative Report: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in healthcare, including paediatric care. While AI has the potential to improve diagnosis, research and efficiency, it also raises important ethical questions about consent, privacy, trust and decision-making. Drawing on insights from youth aged 10–17 in a mixed-methods study led by Dr. Melissa McCradden, this report explores young people’s perspectives on the use of AI in paediatric healthcare and offers recommendations for integrating AI in ways that respect children’s digital rights. The report is accompanied by practical resources for healthcare practitioners, patients and families navigating the use of AI in healthcare.
Healthy Active Living Education 11-12
In Ontario, media components are included throughout the Healthy Active Living Education curriculum, especially within the Healthy Living Strand:
Canadian and World Studies, Grades 11-12
The Ontario Canadian and World Studies curriculum covers topics that pertain to media education. The Canadian and world studies program encompasses five subjects: economics, geography, history, law, and politics; all subjects that encompass media education themes. The grade eleven and twelve curriculum document, Canadian and World Studies, include the following goal:
Healthy Active Living Education 9-10
In Ontario, media components are included throughout the Healthy Active Living Education curriculum, especially within the Substance Use and Abuse and Living Skills Strand:
Social Studies 1-8
The Ontario social sciences curriculum includes expectations that incorporate media education themes. The grade curriculum document Social Sciences and Humanities (2013) includes a section that demonstrates the complementary relationship between the critical thinking approach of media education and social sciences:
Junior Kindergarten / Kindergarten
The Northwest Territories has a single curriculum for kindergarten that is based on play-based learning as outlined in the document NWT Right from the Start: Early Childhood Development Framework and Action Plan.
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Visual Arts 10
Creating, Making and Presenting
Overall Expectations:
GCO 1: explore, challenge, develop and express ideas using the skills, language, techniques and processes of the arts
Specific Expectations:
CM 1.2 assess and utilize the properties of various art media and their ability to convey intended meaning
CM 1.3 create a variety of interrelated artworks on themes found through direct observation, personal experience, and imagination