History and Evolution of Technology
Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of technology, and of its social and cultural implications.
- Differentiate forms of media
- Identify examples of media convergence
MediaSmarts Resources
- Authentication Beyond the Classroom
- Camera Shots
- Diversity and Media Ownership
- Marketing to Teens: Gotta Have It! Designer & Brand Names
- Political Cartoons
- Popular Music and Music Videos
- Remixing Media
- Truth or Money
Technological Responsibility
Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of their technological choices.
- discuss elements of responsible digital citizenship
MediaSmarts Resources
- Challenging Hate Online
- Digital Outreach for Civic Engagement
- Digital Storytelling for Civic Engagement
- First, Do No Harm: Being an Active Witness to Cyberbullying
- #ForYou: The Algorithm Game
- Introduction to Online Civic Engagement
- Making Media for Democratic Citizenship
- Online Cultures and Values
- Online Propaganda and the Proliferation of Hate
- Online Relationships: Respect and Consent
- Privacy Rights of Children and Teens
Technological Systems
Students will be expected to operate and manage technological systems.
- use a video device to demonstrate effective production techniques
- use video editing applications for post-production
MediaSmarts Resources
- Digital Storytelling for Civic Engagement
- Making Media for Democratic Citizenship
- Online Relationships: Respect and Consent
- Relationships and Sexuality in the Media
- The Privacy Dilemma: Lesson Plan for Senior Classrooms
Technological Problem Solving
Students will be expected to design, develop, evaluate, and articulate technological solutions.
- employ common pre-production techniques for video planning
- compose a multimedia video project for an identified audience
MediaSmarts Resources