Passport to the Internet
Alberta Education has signed a licensing agreement with Media Awareness Network for their Passport to the Internet online student resource, which is aimed at helping students to develop critical thinking skills for their online experiences. Information on online safety, authenticating online information, recognizing online marketing ploys, protecting privacy, managing online relationships and dealing with cyberbullying is part of the Passport to the Internet.
Through the licensing agreement, all schools with Grades 4 to 8 students will be able to access the resource at no cost until August 31, 2012. A Teacher's Guide is also available for this resource. Information on accessing this information has been sent out to all Jurisdiction Technology Contacts. Further information on Passport to the Internet is available on the Frequently Asked Questions document.
Web Awareness Workshop Series
Media Awareness Network has created self-directed, flash-based tutorials, with audio, of each of the five Web Awareness workshops. The workshops in PowerPoint format with speaking notes and facilitator guides will continue to be provided to support group delivery. The key updates to the content of the Web Awareness workshops include; reducing the number of slides to make the workshops shorter and more concise; increasing the emphasis on the positive aspects of the Internet; adding new issues such as locational privacy, identity theft, use of social media in the classroom, and sexting.For information on these resources or any additional questions about Alberta Education’s licensing of Media Awareness Network’s resources, please contact Edna Dach at Edna.Dach@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-644-4586.
Updated September 2011
