Shades of Grey: Rethinking cyberbullying interventions

Just a short while ago, concern with online predators was so dominant that anyone trying to draw attention to the problem of cyberbullying felt like a voice in the wilderness. In the last few years, though, new research has not only provided a more realistic picture of the risks of online sexual solicitation; but has also raised awareness on the severity of cyberbullying. Unfortunately, all of the media attention that is now focused on cyberbullying runs the risk of making public perceptions on this issue as narrow and inaccurate as they were towards online predation.

Cyberbullying: The Role of Witnesses

Witnesses play a critical role when they witness acts and forms of bullying” and may suffer negative effects that are as bad as or worse than those suffered by the target. At the same time, there is evidence that youth who witness some kinds of cyberbullying may actually be more likely to perpetrate it themselves later.

Getting Used to Google Home

We got a new tech toy at Christmas this year – a Google Home. I must admit, I’d only learned that such a device existed a couple of weeks before I ordered one as a gift for my husband. I wasn’t sure what it would do or how we would use it, but it seemed like fun and it was on sale, so I picked one up.

Media Literacy Week: Protecting and empowering students in the digital age

Guest blog by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario  

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Visual Arts 11 University/College Preparation

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Visual Arts 11 University/College Preparation

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Communications Technology 11 University/College

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum for Communications Technology, Grade 11, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Computer Technology, Grade 12 Workplace Preparation (TEJ4E)

Technology, The Environment, and Society

Overall Expectations

C2. analyse societal issues related to the widespread use of computer technology

Specific Expectations

C2.1 analyse the benefits of computer technology for society (e.g., improved access to technology for economically disadvantaged people and nations, greater efficiency and lower costs for information services, development of a “global village”, use of computers to help monitor and predict long-term environmental changes);

Outcome Chart - Ontario - English 11 University Preparation

This outcome chart contains media education learning outcomes from the Ontario, Curriculum for English, Grade 11, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.