One of the challenges of being a parent in a digital age is (a) keeping up with all the new tools and websites and social media channels our kids may or may not be using and (b) keeping track of new developments and updates within existing tools. Honestly, sometimes it feels like I’m trapped inside a 21st century hamster wheel!
Curricular Competencies
Students are expected to be able to do the following:
Applied Design
Defining
Ideating
Explore and create
Explore and create
Overall Expectations:
SCO1.2: Students will articulate challenges and hypothesize solutions to complete projects and resolve cybersecurity events
Specific Expectations:
Articulate challenges
Hypothesize solutions
I have been blogging for over 14 years, freelance writing for almost as long, and on social media for the same amount of time. It’s become my normal to take photos for sharing later (I rarely share ‘in the moment’) or check the news on a social media website before traditional news outlets online. I actively use my phone to stay connected with family and friends, for my job, and as a camera.
This printable activity sheet introduces basic media literacy skills and concepts and is suitable for use in homes, schools and libraries. It can be completed independently, but children will learn more if you discuss the activity with them. Younger children may need help reading the instructions and completing the activity.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Healthy Living Grade 7