People with a disability: left behind by the Media Age? (Part Two)

In the first part of this blog we looked at some of the challenges and barriers facing people with disabilities when it comes to the Internet and other new media. In this final part we turn to possible strategies for making the virtual world fully accessible to all.

Human Rights, Internet & Mobile, Resources, Stereotyping, Video Games

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - School Health Program 8

Strand: Aulajaaqtut

Overall Expectations: Mental and Emotional Well-being

Coping

1. define stress
2. identify causes of stress
3. identify how stress affects the body

1. identify specific methods of dealing with stress

1. define depression
2. identify causes of depression
3. identify the signals of depression
4. identify ways of dealing with depression

New Brunswick - Individual and Family Dynamics 120 (Grade 9)

Strand: Personal Growth and Development

Big Idea: Social Influences on Identities

Skill Descriptor:

Analyze how social media and technology influence personal identities.

Achievement Indicators:

Discuss how moderation and balance are important in using technology.

Examine how technology influences peer connectedness.

Examine how technology changes to influence thoughts and behaviours.

Compare online vs in-person interactions.

Outcome Chart – British Columbia – French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 11 – Media and Digital Communication

Big Ideas

  • The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.
  • The media plays a key role in social, civic, and cultural life, influencing the principles and values of a society.
  • Digital citizenship implies recognizing the impact that new media have on ourselves, others, and the world.

Curricular Competencies

Explore and Reflect

Outcome Chart – British Columbia – French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 12 – Media and Digital Communication

Big Ideas

  • The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.
  • The media plays a key role in social, civic, and cultural life, influencing the principles and values of a society.
  • Digital citizenship implies recognizing the impact that new media have on ourselves, others, and the world.

Curricular Competencies

Explore and Reflect

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Economics CIE3M: The Individual and the Economy, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Holiday Viewing Traditions

‘Tis the season for festive viewing. At least in our home it is as we plan to celebrate Christmas and that means a lot of holiday movies and shows to watch! Yes, even as the kids have gotten older, this is one tradition that no one outgrows, at least in our home.

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Grade 12 Psychology 40S

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Manitoba Grade 12 Psychology 40S curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.