Taming copycats

The issue of copyright is one that many of us probably know a little bit about.  Copying is stealing – and stealing is bad - but it can still be a grey area in a social media world which is very PRO sharing.

Games peoples play

In ancient times the Olympics were a time when all nations – all Greek nations, anyway – would put away their differences and compete in almost every human activity, from poetry to the ferocious, no-holds barred combat sport called pankration. Being the very best that humans could be was seen as the best way to honour the gods of Olympus.

Election and Political News

Journalism has been described as the lifeblood of democracy, and elections, likewise, have long been journalism’s bread and butter. The relationship between the two, however, has always been fraught. ”

Has the pandemic changed how we engage with media?

They say the future comes when you aren’t looking. This Media Literacy Week, we are reflecting on how the pandemic has changed how we interact with media and each other. Certainly a few years ago, not many of us could have imagined we’d be spending a fair portion of our lives doing video chats, which were considered obsolete and mostly reserved for keeping in touch with friends and family far away.

Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts Grade 9

Speaking and Listening

Overall Expectations

GCO 1 Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.

GCO 2 Students will be expected to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically.

GCO 3 Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose.

Specific Expectations

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 10-12

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 10-12

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Geography CGW4U: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for Geography CGW4U: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM2015: Media Impact

COM2015: Media Impact

1. analyze various media messages, e.g., radio, television, photography, Web or print, and describe the impact of the various messages from a personal, community and national perspective

1.1 describe the various roles of media; e.g., advertising, role modelling, stereotyping, cultural representation, propaganda, consumerism

1.2 identify a current issue of media interest and describe its impact from a personal, community or national perspective

Outcome Chart - Saskatchewan - English Language Arts Levels 30-B

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Saskatchewan, Grade 12 English Language Arts curriculum (ELA 30-B), with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.