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Reality Check: Authentication 101

Level: Grades 9 to 12
About the Author: Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts
Duration: 1 ½ to 2 hours, plus time for the assessment/evaluation activity

Authenticating Information, Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile

Outcome Chart – Nunavut - Aulajaaqtut 12

Strand: Aulajaaqtut

Overall Expectations: Module 3: Global Citizenship Practicum

The students will understand how to collaboratively seek and implement a solution to a global issue by applying the principles of aajiiqatigiinniq, pijitsirniq, and qanuqtuurungnarniq.

Specific Expectations:

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 10-2

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

Back to school in the digital age

OTTAWA, Aug. 31, 2017 – Back to school for today’s teenagers looks a lot different than it used to. On top of new classes and friends, they might also be exploring new social media networks, online relationships or digital personas.

A Princess Story – Printable activity sheet

This printable activity sheet introduces basic media literacy skills and concepts and is suitable for use in homes, schools and libraries. It can be completed independently, but children will learn more if you discuss the activity with them. Younger children may need help reading the instructions and completing the activity.

Gender Representation, Stereotyping

Outcome Chart - Ontario - History CHM4E: Adventures in World History

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for History CHM4E: Adventures in World History, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Digital Communications 11

Students are expected to be able to do the following:

Applied Design

Understanding context

Conduct user-centred research to understand design opportunities and barriers

Defining

National Aboriginal Day 2016

Every year on June 21, Canadians recognize the cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions of our First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. For 20 years, National Aboriginal Day has brought a country-wide focus to Canada’s diverse Indigenous peoples and the issues that they face.

Indigenous People, Diversity in Media, Events