Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English Language Arts Primary (K)

Foundations of Language

Overall Expectations:

A1: Learners will apply listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills and strategies to understand and communicate meaning for various audiences, purposes, and contexts.

Specific Expectations:

A1.1 Use listening strategies to understand oral communication.

A1.2 Use oral and non-verbal communication to express ideas and emotions.

A1.3 Use explicitly taught vocabulary, syntax, and grammar to communicate ideas.

Quebec Competencies Chart - Beyond Media Messages

Quebec Competencies Chart - Beyond Media Messages

Equal Voice and Media Awareness Network launch lessons to combat gender inequality in politics

Ottawa, June 2, 2009 – Media Equal Voice in partnership with Media Awareness Network (MNet) today launched bilingual lessons for students in Grades 7-12 that explore media representation of gender in politics. Students from Glashan Intermediate School, in Ottawa, had the opportunity to try out the lessons.

The lessons are part of the Experiences project, initiated by Equal Voice which aims to engage young women in politics at all levels of government. A key component of the project is identifying and sensitizing young women to gender bias in media.

Managing Music in the Home

A tip sheet for parents on how to manage music in the home.

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - English 11 First Peoples

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the British Columbia, Grade 11 English First Peoples curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

MediaSmarts launches comprehensive digital literacy framework for Canadian schools

MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy, has today launched an extensive new program to support teachers in integrating digital literacy into their classrooms. Use, Understand & Create: A Digital Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools (K-8) is a cross-curricular program that provides teachers with an array of tools to give students the skills they need for the digital age.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM1005: Visual Composition

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM1005: Visual Composition

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Information and Communication Technology/Coding Integration 6

Digital Citizenship

Outcome 1: Students will understand and demonstrate behaviors which ensure their own and others health, safety and privacy.

• Create and maintain a secure online account for classroom use
• Demonstrate correct ergonomics
• Create and follow a personal plan around screen time, social media use, privacy expectations, and digital footprint awareness.
• Model strategies for the safe and efficient use of computers.

MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 7

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Excessive media consumption may lead to sedentary lifestyle and risky sexual behaviour

Doctors urged to educate parents and children about healthy media habits 

CALGARY (June 19, 2003) - Media today play a powerful role in the lives of young Canadians. And health care professionals now know that in addition to positive implications, media consumption may also be linked to health issues such as sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, obesity, poor body image and low self-esteem, and even risky sexual behaviour.