USE, UNDERSTAND & ENGAGE: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools - Overview
USE, UNDERSTAND & ENGAGE provides a road map for teaching digital media literacy skills in Canadian schools. The framework draws on nine framework topics of digital media literacy and provides teachers with supporting lessons and interactive resources that are linked to curriculum outcomes for every province and territory.
Excessive media consumption may lead to sedentary lifestyle and risky sexual behaviour
Doctors urged to educate parents and children about healthy media habits
CALGARY (June 19, 2003) - Media today play a powerful role in the lives of young Canadians. And health care professionals now know that in addition to positive implications, media consumption may also be linked to health issues such as sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, obesity, poor body image and low self-esteem, and even risky sexual behaviour.
National Media Education Week gains partners and momentum in its third year
Educators will focus on online behaviour, encouraging youth to "Think Critically, Act Ethically"
Ottawa, May 12, 2008 - Media Awareness Network (MNet) and the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) will join with collaborators and participants across the country to celebrate Canada's third annual National Media Education Week, November 3-7, 2008.
CHUM Television Increases Commitment to Media Education: Becomes MNet Gold Sponsor
OTTAWA, October 14, 2003 – Media Awareness Network (MNet) is pleased to announce that CHUM Television has increased its sponsorship support to the highest level – Gold Sponsor. The company also becomes the first corporate sponsor to enter into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with MNet.
Outcome Chart - British Columbia - English Language Arts - New Media 10
New Media 10 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop a program of study centred on students’ interests, needs, and abilities, while at the same time allowing for a range of local delivery methods. New Media 10 recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen.
Media Literacy Week 2023 kicks off, bringing with it Digital Citizen Day
October 23, 2023 – With the rise of AI-generated deepfakes and an increase in online hate and harassment, people of all ages need to be equipped with the skills to navigate and contribute positively to our complex media landscape.
Canadian Internet Registration Authority Joins Media Awareness Network as a Silver Sponsor
June 23, 2009 (Ottawa) – Media Awareness Network (MNet), Canada's leading not-for-profit media literacy organization, is pleased to announce the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has joined the organization's team of supporters as a Silver Sponsor.
Kids to learn the importance of being inclusive online for Media Literacy Week 2017
OTTAWA – MediaSmarts, Canada’s leading centre for digital and media literacy, and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) today announced this year’s Media Literacy Week, to be held Nov. 6 to 10, will focus on diversity and inclusion online for children and teens.