Digital Media Literacy Framework - Grades 7-8

Given their increasing use of the Internet to find information, now is also a good time to introduce strategies for determining authorship and authority of online information so they can recognize good health information, biased or hateful content, and online scams and hoaxes.

At this age media influences on gender norms and body image are becoming more intense. Children need to learn to apply key media literacy concepts to online spaces such as social networks.

Digital Media Literacy Framework - Grades 4-6

Students in the junior grades lack sufficient critical thinking skills to surf the Web alone, but MediaSmarts’ Young Canadians in a Wireless World research shows that almost a third never or rarely use the Internet with an adult nearby. This is also an age where kids may be easily influenced by media images and personalities – especially those that appear "cool" or desirable.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy K-2

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy K-2

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy 3-5

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy 3-5

Announcing the launch of a new Digital Citizen Day

September 1, 2022 – People are now spending almost 30% of their days online as a global average. We are living our lives in spaces like Instagram and Twitter but we’re not always conscious of the impact of our actions online.  

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy 6-9

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Digital Literacy 6-9

Digital Literacy in Canada: From Inclusion to Transformation

The Digital Literacy in Canada discussion paper is a response to the Government of Canada's Digital Economy Consultation, launched in May 2010. The paper calls for federal leadership in the creation of a national digital literacy strategy to ensure all Canadians have the necessary skills to use digital technologies to their fullest potential.

Digital Media Literacy 101 Educator Workshop

The Digital Media Literacy 101 educator workshop provides an overview of the key concepts, essential knowledge and core competencies of digital media literacy, as well as concrete steps for bringing lessons and activities into the classroom and tips for integrating it across the curriculum.

Empowering Canadian Youth for the Digital World: Media Literacy Week 2009 emphasizes the importance of digital literacy skills

Ottawa – Media Awareness Network (MNet) and the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) launched Canada's 4th annual Media Literacy Week today by emphasizing the increasing need for digital literacy in the lives of today's connected youth.