Technology Education K-12

The Atlantic Provinces technology education curriculum includes expectations that incorporate digital and media education themes. The curriculum document Foundation for the Atlantic Canada Technology Education Curriculum includes a section that demonstrates the complementary relationship between digital and media literacy and technology education:

The focus of this curriculum is the development of students’ technological literacy, capability, and responsibility (International Technology Education Association, 1996).

Media Literacy Week: Youth & Social Networking - Creative, Connected and Collaborative

This November 3-7, thousands of students, educators, parents and community organizations will join MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) in marking Canada’s 9th annual Media Literacy Week. 

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM3125: AV Postproduction 2

COM3125: AV Postproduction 2

1. apply advanced postproduction techniques to produce a completed audio and video project

1.1 prepare a list regarding how edits will be carried out, using prepared production plans and storyboards and produce an audio and video project based on outlined criteria

1.2 add video transitions

1.3 create dynamic titles

1.4 apply editing tools, considering:

1.4.1 multicamera editing

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Human Ecology 10

Family Studies

Overall Expectations:

GLO 3.4: Demonstrate understanding of mental health and wellness.

Specific Expectations:

10.3.4.2 Discuss common mental health challenges that affect adolescents

10.3.4.3 Analyze factors that have an impact on adolescent mental health.

10.3.4.4 Define stigma and identify the stigma associated with mental illness in society.

10.3.4.5 Identify where and how to access mental health services.

Do Sharks Love Ice Cream?

Level: Grades 7-9

About the the Author: Mathew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts

Duration: 1 1/2 to 2 hours, plus time for the assessment task

This lesson was produced with the financial support of Digital Public Square.

New Brunswick - Technology 9

Strand: Design Thinking Skills

Big Idea: Planning

Skill Descriptor:

Identify a need or problem to innovate or solve a sector-specific challenge or project and develop technical drawings of possible solutions.    

Achievement Indicators:

    Identify the need or problem, project goal(s), and date required

    Identify any other attempts to solve the need or problem and develop a unique solution

Critically Engaging with Media Violence

While parents may find certain representations of violence wholly appropriate for young people, there’s a wide continuum of content that exists online and in the media. Anything from a cartoon cat having an anvil comically dropped on his head to video images of real-life injuries and deaths can be accessed online by children and youth.

Media Literacy Week Calls on Canadians to Explore Gender Representation in Media and its Influence on Young People

November 1, 2010 (Ottawa) – Media Awareness Network (MNet) and the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) marked the launch of Canada's Media Literacy Week today by highlighting the need for parents, educators and youth to talk about the ways that gender is portrayed in media and how this can influence young people's perceptions of themselves and others.

Media Awareness Network and Canadian Teachers' Federation to Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Media Literacy Week

June 30, 2010 (Ottawa) – Media Awareness Network (MNet) and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are joining to mark the fifth anniversary of Media Literacy Week, November 1-5, 2010, by encouraging youth, parents, educators, community leaders, governments and media industries from across the country to participate in and support media and digital literacy initiatives in their regions.