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Quebec Competencies Chart - Introducing TV Families

Quebec Competencies Chart - Introducing TV Families

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - English Language Arts 30-4

Strand: Uqausiliriniq

Overall Expectations:

1. Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.

Specific Expectations:

1.1 Discover possibilities

1.1.2 Experiment with language, image and structure

1.2 Extend awareness

1.2.1 Consider new perspectives

1.2.2 Express preferences, and expand interests

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - English Language Arts 30-2

Strand: Uqausiliriniq

Overall Expectations:

1. Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.

Specific Expectations:

1.1 Discover possibilities

1.1.2 Experiment with language, image and structure

1.2 Extend awareness

1.2.1 Consider new perspectives

1.2.2 Express preferences, and expand interests

Screen time and well-being - Fact Sheet

“Digital technology can have both positive and negative effects on child well-being, depending on the activity and how much time is spent.”^[1]

Very high levels of screen time are connected to poor mental well-being
Very low levels are as well
There’s a large middle ground with no direct connection to well-being ^[2]

“Screen time” is important…but not as important as what kids do with their screens:

Digital Health, Internet & Mobile

The Economics of Gender Stereotyping

"We are experiencing a sea change with women and movies, a shift in numbers but also in consciousness. Female-driven movies, from women filmmakers and not, open weekly and are greeted as a matter of course rather than as aberrations; some dominate the box office, and a handful are enlivening the awards season. Despite continuing biases and barriers, women are now directing movies with a variety of budgets, topics and casts."

Gender Representation, Stereotyping

Media Awareness Network and Canadian Paediatric Society Join Forces on Media's Impact on Health

OTTAWA (April 10, 2003) – Media Awareness Network (MNet) and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) today announced a unique partnership to raise awareness about the potential impact of media use and messages on the health and well-being of children and youth. Joining forces for the first time, the two organizations are developing the Media Pulse initiative, with funding from Health Canada’s Population Health Fund.

Teens produce videos, share digital media literacy tips in Canada’s first Teen Fact-Checking Network

By Susana Mas, TFCN Manager

The Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) is an internationally renowned program that brings together teenagers to learn about digital media literacy with a focus on fact-checking skills.

Authenticating Information, Journalism & News, Social Networking

Digital Media Literacy for Democracy

Level: Grades 9 to 12

About the Author: MediaSmarts

Authenticating Information, Journalism & News, Marketing & Consumerism

New online resources for teachers

The Web is full of great online resources for teachers and students, with new material appearing every day. With the beginning of the school year approaching, teachers may be looking for some entertaining ways to help ease the transition from summer to classroom. Here's a quick overview of recently created (or recently discovered) resources that may help:

Resources