Talking to kids about hate in media

Along with images of natural disasters and violence, one all-too-common news item that can be distressing to kids is reports of hate crimes. Seeing or hearing about hate-motivated assaults and vandalism of homes, cemeteries and places of worship in media, can lead to fear and anxiety in young people, especially if they belong to a vulnerable group. In many cases, the effect will be worse because news isn't the only place Canadian kids see hate and racism: almost half see hateful content online at least once a month, and one in six sees it every day.

Law 30 (Grade 12)

Overall Expectations:
LAW30-FL1 Evaluate the purposes and functions of law in societies.

Whac-A-Mole: Keeping up with your kids’ apps and websites

I’ve already written about YouTube and Instagram, but today I wanted to share some information about four other popular sites and apps that are on my radar right now: Snapchat, Vine, Tumblr and ask.fm.

Television - Special Issues for Teens

Television viewing generally drops during adolescence as young people start to spend more time socializing, doing schoolwork, and using other media, such as music, video games, computers and the Internet.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 University/College Prep

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Media Arts 12 University/College Prep

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Communications Technology 10

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology, Grade 10, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Geography CGW4C: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Geography CGW4C: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Career Development 9: Half Credit

Unit 1: Personal Management

Overall Expectations

GLO A: Build and maintain a positive self-image.

Specific Expectations

1.A.1 Recognize how positive characteristics are the basis of a positive self-image.

1.A.2 Describe and practise how self-image influences behaviour.

1.A.3 Describe and recognize how personal behaviours influence the feelings and behaviours of others.

1.A.4 Demonstrate behaviours that will build self-esteem in self and others.

More than Just Disasters: Shedding Light on Global Development and the Media

Media Awareness Network creates new educational resources on media and global issues

Ottawa, May 21, 2008 - Media Awareness Network (MNet) is marking World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with the release of a new series of lessons for students in Grades 7-12. The lessons, which were funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and are available free on MNet's Web site, offer young people a better understanding of how media portrayals affect our view of global development issues.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - English Language Arts Grade 8

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.