According to this document by the Department of Education and Early Years, “Integrated curriculum is to enable and encourage learners to explore the world around them through an integrated, transdisciplinary lens. This approach emphasizes natural connections within the curriculum and makes learning more authentic and relevant for learners.
Many curricular expectations in Alberta Fine Arts courses relate to digital media literacy. The following excerpts from are Fine Arts curriculum document on the LearnAlberta website:
The creation of ‘crime news’ is “invariably the result of a long process of selection where the raw material is sifted, shaped, edited and recreated.” The choices made during this process often prioritize ease of production, drama and law enforcement narratives.
Although the benefits of diverse media are considerable, the creation process can be riddled with challenges.
This is the second in a series of columns looking at the history and future of Web 2.0. In the last instalment of this series we examined the origins of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ethic and some of the issues around the definition of “user-created content.” Turning from the theoretical to the practical, we'll now take a look at just what is actually out there, and begin to examine some of the ethical and legal implications.
Overall Expectations
GCO 1 Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.
GCO 2 Students will be expected to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically.
GCO 3 Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose.
Specific Expectations
We know that young people are accessing explicit content online. We know less about how this exposure is impacting their attitudes and behaviours. If kids are finding accurate and good quality information about sexual health or healthy relationships, that’s a positive thing. However, if the bulk of their exposure is to pornography, then they may be receiving distorted messages about relationships and sexual behaviour.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 11 English Language Arts curriculum (ELA 20-2), with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan, Grade 10-B English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan, Grade 10-A English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.