Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Applied Design, Skills and Technologies 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the BC Applied Design, Skills and Technologies 8 curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

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.

Media Arts 11

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Explore and create

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - English 11 First Peoples: Literary Studies + New Media

Big Ideas

  • The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world.
  • First Peoples texts and stories provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s past, present, and future.
  • Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed
  • Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice.
  • New media influence people’s understandings of

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Media Design 10

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Wacky Media Songs: Finding and Verifying

Level: Grade K to 3

About the Author: Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts.

Duration: 10-15 minutes per activity

This lesson is part of USE, UNDERSTAND & ENGAGE: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools.

Authenticating Information, Cyber Security, Internet & Mobile, Journalism & News, Marketing & Consumerism, Media Literacy 101

So Many Choices!

This lesson introduces the students to the first steps in finding information on the Internet.

Authenticating Information, Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile

Annual Reports

Read our annual reports here.

Media Literacy Week

Media Literacy Week is an annual national campaign to promote digital media literacy, with activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums and community groups from coast to coast to coast. Find out how you can get involved!

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Active Healthy Lifestyles Grade 12

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Active Healthy Lifestyles Grade 12