Canada is a highly connected country: 96 percent of us have access to the internet. As technologies have improved to allow corporations, law enforcement and others to gather information and monitor activities online, media reports about violations or breaches of privacy are more and more frequent.
Sometimes I wonder if watching TV is going the way of the dodo. Remember when we were kids, and there was concern about how watching TV was going to turn all of us into mindless zombies?
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba, Grade 9 Social Studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta Grade 4 Health and Life Skills curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
The My Voice is Louder Than Hate teacher’s guide provides an expanded discussion of topics such as online hate, casual prejudice, dehumanization and digital citizenship and detailed instructions on how to present the My Voice is Louder Than Hate lessons in a way that will be emotionally safe for students.
GLO 3.4: Demonstrate understanding of mental health and wellness.
9.3.4.2 Identify common mental health challenges that affect adolescents.
9.3.4.3 Describe factors that have an impact on adolescent mental health.
9.3.4.5 Identify where and how to access mental health services.
We know that young people are accessing explicit content online. We know less about how this exposure is impacting their attitudes and behaviours. If kids are finding accurate and good quality information about sexual health or healthy relationships, that’s a positive thing. However, if the bulk of their exposure is to pornography, then they may be receiving distorted messages about relationships and sexual behaviour.