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Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts Grade 5

New Brunswick - English Language Arts 4

Strand: Interactions

Big Idea: Expression

Skill Descriptor:

Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.

Achievement Indicators:

Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details

Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings

Quebec Competencies Chart - The Anatomy of Cool

Quebec Competencies Chart - Once Upon a Time

Quebec Competencies Chart - TV Stereotypes

Algorithmic Awareness: Conversations with Young Canadians about Artificial Intelligence and Privacy

This blog was written by Samantha McAleese and three youth participants – Sahil, Erin, and Kate (pseudonyms used to maintain anonymity).

Reflections on Conducting Qualitative Research During a Pandemic

What comes to mind when you hear the word algorithm? Can you explain how machine learning works? Do you have any privacy or data collection concerns regarding the increased reliance on artificial intelligence? These are just a few of the questions that we asked young people in our recent qualitative research project Algorithmic Awareness: Conversations with Young Canadians about Artificial Intelligence and Privacy. From November 2020 to January 2021, we facilitated eight focus groups with 22 youth ages 13 to 17, where we combined game-based learning with discussion and reflection to gain insight into how young Canadians understand the relationship between artificial intelligence, algorithms, and privacy.

Internet & Mobile, Privacy

Printable activities for younger children

These printable activity sheets introduce basic media literacy skills and concepts and are suitable for use in homes, schools and libraries. They can be completed independently, but children will learn more if you discuss the activities with them. Younger children may need help reading the instructions and completing some activities.

Authenticating Information, Cyber Security, Gender Representation, Internet & Mobile, Marketing & Consumerism, Online Hate, Social Networking, Stereotyping

Digital Media Literacy Framework - Grades 4-6

Students in the junior grades lack sufficient critical thinking skills to surf the Web alone, but MediaSmarts’ Young Canadians in a Wireless World research shows that almost a third never or rarely use the Internet with an adult nearby. This is also an age where kids may be easily influenced by media images and personalities – especially those that appear "cool" or desirable.