Life online for young Canadians is more connected, more mobile, and more social

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Ottawa, ON (January 22, 2014) – Canadian children and teens are more connected to the online world than ever through a variety of portable devices, and more connected to others through social networking, according to new research released today by MediaSmarts. Although boys and girls have different experiences online, the Internet is an important source for seeking information, entertainment and socializing for all young Canadians.

E-Commerce 12

Curricular Competencies

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Applied Design

Understanding context

• Conduct research to understand design opportunities and barriers

Defining

Video Game Verbs

In this lesson, students learn that video games are unlike other media because they are interactive, allowing players to do things and make choices. They then explore the idea of affordances and defaults by considering the “video game verbs” that different games allow you to do. They consider the commercial, technical, and genre reasons why some verbs are more often possible than others and then create a simple design for a video game in which players are able to do a wider variety of things.

Outcome Chart – British Columbia – Science 3

Curricular Competencies

Questioning and Predicting

• Demonstrate curiosity and a sense of wonder about the world
• Observe objects and events in familiar contexts
• Identify questions about familiar objects and events that can be investigated scientifically
• Make predictions based on prior knowledge

Planning and Conducting

Understanding artificial intelligence (AI) tools

Grades: 6-12

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes, plus extension activities

Author: MediaSmarts and TELUS

Learning goals:

Key concepts/big ideas:

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11 U/C Prep (TEJ3M)

Computer Technology Fundamentals

Overall Expectations

A4. describe network concepts, services, and security

Specific Expectations

A4.4 describe methods for making a network secure (e.g., firewalls, data and password encryption, user authentication, WEP or WPA keys, security of server room).

MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Social Studies Grade 9

Citizenship and Identity

Overall Expectations

SCO 12 - The student will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of citizenship in the context of liberal democratic society

Specific Expectations

12.1 explain the concept of citizenship

12.2 explain how the idea of citizenship influences identity

12.3 explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

12.4 illustrate the importance of active citizenship

MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Applied Sociology 30

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta - Applied Sociology 30 curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Cybersecurity 120

Strand: Digital Technologies

Big Idea: Digital Communications

Skill Descriptor:

Examining interconnected computing devices and associated risks

Achievement Indicators:

    Identify steps in a cybersecurity attack and describe how to mitigate against these.

    Implement authentication and access control.

    Implement encryption.

    Implement intrusion detection.

How technology helps holiday planning

We are fully in the holiday season and that means people are celebrating, gathering and hopefully making plans for rest. 

As we continue to feel merry and bright, I’ve realized that technology plays interesting and at times significant roles in our holiday planning and enjoyment.