Media Literacy Week starts today, promotes inclusion and diversity online

OTTAWA – Media Literacy Week kicks off today and runs until Friday, raising awareness about the need to create inclusive digital communities.

That's Not Me: Portal Page

Framed around key concepts of media literacy, the That’s Not Me tutorial examines how entertainment and news media represent diversity and the impact these media portrayals can have on the value we place on individuals and groups in society.

First Person

In this lesson students consider diversity representation in video games by identifying examples of diversity in the games they play, comparing their findings to statistics on diversity in the Canadian population.

Miscast and Seldom Seen - Lesson

In this lesson students consider how well their favourite TV shows, movies and video games reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Drama Grade 10

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Drama Grade 10

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Canadian Studies 401A

Unit 6: Canada’s Cultural Mosaic (Culture and Diversity)

Overall Expectations Students will be expected to demonstate an understanding of culture, diversity, and world view, recognizing the similarities and differences reflected in various personal, cultural, racial, and ethnic perspectives Specific Expectations 10-6-1 describe the four elements of culture Issues in Canadian Geography 9 Academic CGC 1D Outcome Chart - Ontario - Issues in Canadian Geography 9 Academic CGC 1D Outcome Chart - New Brunswick - World Issues 120 (Grade 9) Humanity Students will examine the unity and diversity of the human experience Outcome Chart - British Columbia - English 10 First Peoples: Writing Big Ideas The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed. Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice. Overall Expectations: Comprehending and Connect (reading, listening, viewing) Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 9 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.