Survey reveals Canadian children and youth putting themselves at risk on the Internet

October 24, 2001 (Ottawa) - Canadian children and youth are putting themselves at risk as they explore the Internet with little or no supervision, according to research findings released today by the Media Awareness Network (MNet). The findings focus on areas of risk such as children and youth exploring private and adult-only chat rooms, meeting Internet acquaintances in person, being exposed to sexually explicit and hateful material and sharing personal information.

Withholding screens as punishment

Surviving Screen-free Week

Once upon a time Screen-Free Week used to be known as TV Turnoff and Digital Detox Week. Participating in TV Turnoff was a bit easier when my daughters were younger because laptops, tablets and iPhones weren’t nearly as pervasive as they are today.

Ontario - Language 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario, Grade 8 Language curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Career Education 8-9

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the BC Career Education 8-9 curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Visual Arts 12 Workplace Preparation

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario - Visual Arts 12 Workplace Preparation curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Advanced English Grade 12

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Advanced English Grade 12

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Computer Programming 12 College ICS4C

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Computer Programming 12 College ICS4C curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Politics CPW4U: Canadian and International Politics

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Politics CPW4U: Canadian and International Politics, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Keyboarding 25S

Common Outcomes

Students will…

1. Evaluate original inquiry questions and create new questions for future inquiry. (P-3.1)

3. Assess textual, numerical, aural, and visual information, as well as the source of the media, to determine context, perspective, bias, and/or motive. (G-3.2)

4. Self-assess ICT representations and go beyond established criteria by enhancing meaning and/or artistry, according to topic, audience, purpose, and occasion. (Pr-3.2)