Mathematics

Some curricular expectations in Newfoundland and Labrador Mathematics courses relate to media and digital literacy, mostly relating to statistics and probability.

Mathematics

The British Columbia Mathematics curriculum has a number of expectations relating to digital and media literacy, primarily in connection with financial literacy and probability. Select a grade level under Mathematics for a list of media-related outcomes and links to supporting resources from the MediaSmarts site. (Note: as many of our lessons can be adapted to suit different grade levels, specific lessons may be listed for more than one grade.

Mathematics

The Saskatchewan Mathematics curriculum includes several courses with curriculum expectations that relate to digital and media literacy, primarily involving media representations of statistics and probability.

TekSavvy

We were extremely pleased to welcome TekSavvy as a Silver Sponsor in 2017. This partnership has supported the creation of resources that teach young Canadians how to be ethical users of digital media.

Researching Young Canadians in a Wireless World

Young Canadians in a Wireless World (YCWW) is Canada’s longest-running and most comprehensive research study on young people’s attitudes, behaviours and opinions regarding the internet, technology and digital media. This extended research methods report offers a deeper dive into the decisions and processes undertaken by the MediaSmarts research team during Phase IV of YCWW. The various pivots and adaptations taken during this phase deserve elaboration and will be of interest to other researchers who have made, and continue to make, shifts in their work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Outcome Chart - Atlantic Provinces - Technology Education Grade K-3

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Foundation for the Atlantic Canada Technology Education Curriculum, Technology Education curriculum, Kindergarten to Grade 3, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Canadian History Since World War I Grade 10 Applied (CHC 2P)

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Canadian History Since World War I Grade 10 Applied (CHC 2P)

CIRA and Media Awareness Network help build kids' cyber security smarts

October 28, 2011 (Ottawa) – To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and Media Awareness Network (MNet) launched a new teaching unit to help students develop safe and secure online practices.

While studies show Canadian youth are more tech savvy than older Internet users, they are also more likely to take security risks online. Winning the Cyber Security Game aims to give students in grades 5-8 tools and strategies to mitigate and prevent negative online experiences.

New findings from Young Canadians in a Wired World study:

OTTAWA, May 29, 2012- A new Canadian report highlights a dramatic shift in views toward the Internet, and a remarkable dichotomy between children and parents. The report, titled “Talking to Youth and Parents about Life Online”, is part of an ongoing study – Young Canadians in a Wired World. It is the most comprehensive investigation into the role of the Internet in the lives of Canadian children.

Outcome Chart – British Columbia – English Language Arts: Creative Writing 12

Big Ideas

• Texts are socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed.
• Writers write for authentic audiences and real-world purposes.

Curricular Competencies

Comprehend and Connect (reading, listening, viewing)