Quebec Competencies Chart - Video Games
Quebec Competencies Chart - Video Games
CIRA partners with MediaSmarts on new research into the digital lives of Canadian youth
OTTAWA, April 10, 2019 – The partnership supports pioneering research into the digital lives of Canadian families
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pledging its support for the next phase of a unique, multi-year research project that investigates the online behaviours of Canadian youth. This platinum sponsorship of $82,600 is CIRA’s latest in support of national not-for-profit organization MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy.
MediaSmarts research suggests savvy, connected youth are deeply aware of the pitfalls and benefits of technology use
Digital literacy report highlights youth perspectives on device use in the classroom and negotiating trust with parents
February 5, 2020 - A new Canadian report highlights the need for more research and resources to help parents, educators, and policymakers work with youth to develop the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
Career and Work Exploration 10/20/A30/B30
Overall Expectations: Investigate the career/life development process.
Privacy Ethics
One of the biggest ethical decisions young people have to make is how to handle other people’s personal information. Because nearly all of the services and platforms youth use online are networked, every time a friend or contact posts something they have to decide whether and how to share it. As well, youth may inadvertently share others’ personal information when posting their own content.
Outcome Chart - Ontario - Dynamics of Human Relationships 11 HHD3O
Outcome Chart - Ontario - Dynamics of Human Relationships 11 HHD3O
Communicating Safely Online: Tip Sheet for Parents and Trusted Adults
a. Types of Unhealthy Online Relationships
Online exploitation is when someone uses digital media to find teens and get them involved in romantic or sexual relationships.
Social Studies 4-12
The social studies program in Alberta contains expectations that complement the critical thinking approach of media education. The Alberta social studies curriculum states,
In our changing society, students will need to be practised at using a variety of skills and strategies. Students will need to be able to acquire knowledge, to interpret and communicate information, and to solve problems and make decisions. In doing all of this, students require a wide range of critical and creative thinking skills and strategies that they can apply to a variety of situations.
Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partners help us achieve our vision of empowering people to engage with all forms of media confidently and critically.
Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Social Studies Grade 2
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Northwest Territories Grade 2 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.