Family films part two – Finding films and illegal downloads
Yesterday’s post was about our resolution to watch more films this year. This post is a bit about the sources of those films and the issue of illegal downloads.
My Connected Life
In today's day and age, social media is everywhere. If you own a smartphone or computer of any sort, odds are you have at least one social media account and checking it is a part of your everyday routine. In high school, you’re constantly surrounded by social media! Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, high school life nowadays revolves around these three entities. It’s a great way to connect with friends, make plans, help spread information if you’re in a school club or sport, and it can even help you meet new people. Although there are many great things social media can offer, there can be a couple downsides too.
Outcome Chart - Ontario - Information and Communication Technology (BTT1O, BTT2O) in Business, Grade 9 or 10, Open
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Information and Communication Technology (BTT1O, BTT2O) in Business, Grade 9 or 10, Open curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Saskatchewan - Health Education Grade 8
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan Grade 8 Health Educations curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Understanding AI: Online Content
Generative AI is a new and evolving technology. It has many productive uses like acting as a research aid for homework or an assistant when planning an event. But like most technology that came before, generative AI can also be used for harmful purposes; for instance, it can be used to create fake websites, voice recordings, videos, images, and social media posts that mislead, embarrass or hurt people. What used to require a lot of technical skill to create, can now be done easily: most people who make fake content use widely-available AI tools.
Digital media literacy workshop delivery
MediaSmarts’ experts are available to facilitate virtual and in-person workshops in school and community settings for parents/guardians, educators, youth, older adults and the general public. Our workshops cover topics such as AI literacy online safety, misinformation, digital well-being, managing tech in the home, diversity and representation in media, digital citizenship, critical thinking, online hate and more.
Television - Special Issues for Young Children
Parents of young children need to actively manage and control TV viewing in the home. Children need a variety of activities for healthy development and television can be a fun and educational part of a child's daily routine, if managed properly.
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Health Education Grade 7
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Health Education Grade 7