1. listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to access and explore prior knowledge and experiences of self and others.
Specific Expectations:
1.1.1 Listen critically and integrate others' interpretations and understandings to develop personal understandings
1.1.2 Compare preferences for texts and genres by particular writers, artists, storytellers, and film makers, through discussions with peers
We conduct qualitative and quantitative community-based research projects; design and facilitate program and resource evaluation; and mobilize the findings and recommendations from our research - all in collaboration with various community and academic partners.
MediaSmarts’ experts are available to facilitate virtual and in-person workshops in school and community settings for parents/guardians, educators, youth and the general public. Our workshops cover topics such as online safety, misinformation, digital well-being, managing tech in the home, diversity and representation in media, digital citizenship, critical thinking, online hate and more.
Skill Descriptor:
Demonstrate knowledge of health habits that have a positive impact on self.
Achievement Indicators:
Conduct an audit of personal health habits
Develop a personal plan for healthy living
Assess the effectiveness of various health habits to prevent the spread of communicable diseases
This outcome chart features links to MediaSmarts lessons and activities that support the learning objectives for Media Studies 20.
Skill Descriptor:
Evaluate the impacts of food, screen time, and substance use/misuse on self and community.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe how food, screen time, and substance use can affect overall health (mental, social, emotional, and physical including brain development, etc.)
Analyze influences that lead youth to decide whether or not to misuse food, screen time, and harmful substances
MediaSmarts abides by all relevant federal and provincial privacy laws and is committed to respecting the privacy of its online users and members. This policy will tell you what information is collected when you visit our site and how that information is used. It applies to all websites and online applications provided by MediaSmarts and any and all successor entities.
Skill Descriptor:
Employ critical literacy skills as media consumers.
Achievement Indicators:
Use media terminology (authorship, audience, content, purpose, format, etc.)
Identify codes and conventions of media
Examine other’s ideas and points of view presented, recognizing absent voices
Critically evaluate media ownership and governing regulations
Question and reflect on the role of the consumer
Contrary to popular belief, cyberbullying remains a problem in high school. Students in these grades should learn the ways that they can speak out and make a difference, both in cases of individual cyberbullying and in building more tolerant and respectful online spaces.
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English 2202