Outcome Chart - Saskatchewan - English Language Arts 10-A
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.
Saskatchewan - Outcome Chart - Communication Media
This outcome chart features links to MediaSmarts lessons and activities that support media-related learning objectives for Communication Media 10, 20, 30.
National Media Education Week to be held November 2006
Ottawa, February 6, 2006 – The Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) and the Media Awareness Network (MNet) are pleased to announce a partnership to launch and promote National Media Education Week to be held the week of November 19-24, 2006. The first of its kind in Canada, this week will highlight the importance of media literacy and Web literacy as key learning areas in the information age.
Canadian Library Association Announces Web Awareness Day
Ottawa, ON, February 19, 2004—The Canadian Library Association (CLA), in partnership with the Media Awareness Network (MNet) and Bell Canada, is proud to proclaim February 19, 2004, as the second annual Web Awareness Day, a day designed to build public awareness of Internet literacy and of the role being played by Canada's public libraries.
Canada's First Web Awareness Day to promote Internet literacy resources for parents
National initiative launched by Canadian public libraries with Media Awareness Network, the Canadian Library Association and Bell Canada
Media Awareness Network Marks Safer Internet Day with New Tools to Address Cyber Bullying in Canadian Classrooms
Ottawa, February 10, 2009 – Media Awareness Network (MNet) today launched the classroom resource Cyber Bullying: Encouraging Ethical Online Behaviour to meet the growing need for educational materials that address the issue of cyber bullying in Canadian schools. The launch coincides with Safer Internet Day—an international event to promote safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones among children and young people.
ESAC and MNet Team Up for Media Literacy Week: Create Helpful Tip Sheet for Parents and Gamers
November 2, 2009, Toronto - The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) and the Media Awareness Network (MNet) have collaborated on an informative Tip Sheet for Parents and Gamers just in time for Media Literacy Week.
Video and computer games have become a basic part of kids' lives. According to ESAC's 2009 Essential Facts about the Canadian computer and video game industry, 57 per cent of kids aged 6-12 and 42 per cent of teens aged 13-17 play video games a few days per week.
MNet Wins NAWeb 2003 'Educational Internet Site of the Year' Award
OTTAWA, October 23, 2003 – Media Awareness Network (MNet) is proud to be the recipient of the Educational Internet Site of the Year Award presented during the North American Web Conference (NAWeb 2003) held this week at the University of New Brunswick in Frederiction, NB. The NAWeb 2003 Award honours MNet’s bilingual media education site – www.media-awareness.ca – for its innovation, design and contribution to education.
Media Awareness Network Receives International Internet Awareness and Education Award
Ottawa, ON, March 8, 2004—Canada’s Media Awareness Network (MNet) was honoured today as a global leader in Internet safety education by WiredSafety. The WiredKids Excellence in Internet Awareness and Education Award is part of a new international awards program established by U.S.-based WiredSafety, the world’s largest online safety, education and help group.
FOUR OTTAWA AREA LEADERS IN ADVANCED INTERNET WIN AT 2001 CANARIE IWAY AWARDS
Awards celebrate Canadian contributions to advanced broadband technology
OTTAWA, April 23, 2001 - The Honourable John Manley, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Randall Gibson and Farhad Shafai, Founders of SiberCore Technologies, and the Media Awareness Network were honoured for their contributions to the advancement of broadband technology and innovation tonight at the 2001 CANARIE IWAY Awards in Vancouver.