Masculinity and Sports Media
Sports media also contributes to the construction of masculinity in contemporary society.
From stovepipe hats to Spider-Man: The U.S. presidential inauguration as a media event
As media outlets continue to close and advertising budgets shrink, the once-mighty Super Bowl is receiving much less buzz than usual. A number of major advertisers, such as Federal Express and troubled automaker General Motors, have decided not to run Super Bowl ads at all this year. Another January event, though, is attracting a surprising amount of media attention: the U.S. presidential inauguration.
One's a crowd
In our last instalment we contrasted the “hard path” of user-created media – which requires would-be creators to be highly talented, skilful, committed, or all three – with the “easy path” of services which make it possible for more people to create media. In this column we’ll be looking at a method which aspires to make everyone a creator: crowdsourcing.
MediaSmarts welcomes new Executive Director Kathryn Ann Hill
Ms. Hill will champion digital and media literacy for the next generation of Canadian parents, teachers and youth
OTTAWA, July 5, 2018 – MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy, is excited to announce Kathryn Ann Hill as its next Executive Director. She replaces Cathy Wing and Jane Tallim, who are retiring from their roles as co-executive directors after more than 25 years of service to the organization.
Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 8
This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Ontario - Geography CGF3M: Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters
This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Geography CGF3M: Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
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 - Nova Scotia - Visual Arts 11
Creating, Making and Presenting
Overall Expectations:
GCO 1: explore, challenge, develop and express ideas using the skills, language, techniques and processes of the arts
Specific Expectations:
CM 1.3 sustain a concept through diverse approaches and art media
Research and Evaluation - Our Approach
Through a community-based research approach, our projects honour participants’ diverse range of digital media literacy strengths, experiences and expertise. We design projects that create safe spaces for participants to share their thoughts, experiences, concerns and solutions about digital media literacy issues. We aim to empower participants by providing them with knowledge and skills that they can take with them as they continue to navigate the online world and digital technology.
Dealing with fear and media
Research has found that these things are most likely to be scary to children: