In the Atlantic Canada Social Studies Framework, media literacy outcomes are included under the broader categories of Citizenship, Power and Governance; Groups and Institutions; Culture and Cultural Diversity; Individual Development and Identity; Global Connections; Individuals, Societies and Economic Choices; Participating in Social Studies; and People, Science and Technology.
An important goal of the Manitoba Visual Arts curriculum to is the help students “mature into visually and artistically literate adults able to enjoy, participate fully in, and think critically about and within the evolving visual culture that surrounds and exerts influence in their lives.” As a result, digital media literacy expectations are found throughout the curriculum at all grade levels.
The New Brunswick Science curriculum connects with digital and media literacy through attitudes "that support the responsible acquisition and application of scientific and technological knowledge to the mutual benefit of self, society and the environment." Relevant expectations are found in the attitudes of Appreciation of Science, Interest in Science, and Scientific Inquiry.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan, Grade 3 English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
The holidays are a perfect time to cozy up as a family and watch festive movies and TV shows together. It’s also a time when kids are on the receiving end of a lot of marketing, and some kids will be given new tech devices as gifts.
We've compiled some of our best resources for managing tech at home during the holidays, from setting rules around digital devices, to teaching kids about consumerism, to engaging with your kids on the content you’re watching together.
1. apply postproduction techniques to complete an audio and/or a video project according to a production plan
1.1 produce an audio and/or video project, using prepared production plans and storyboards
1.2 identify and employ appropriate use of file formats
1.3 investigate and explain emerging editing technologies and recording and editing methods
1.4 import audio and/or video
1.5 edit, manipulate and arrange imported audio and/or video in a time line
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.
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.
GCO 1: explore, challenge, develop and express ideas using the skills, language, techniques and processes of the arts
CM 1.3 sustain a concept through diverse approaches and art media
This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.