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	SUBMISSIONS
	Digital Literacy in Canada: From Inclusion to Transformation(July 2010) The Digital Literacy in Canada discussion paper is a response to the Government of Canada's Digital Economy Consultation, launched in May 2010. The paper calls for federal leadership in the creation of a national digital literacy strategy to ensure all Canadians have the necessary skills to use digital technologies to their fullest potential. Full report Executive Summary Introduction What is digital Literacy and why is it important? Barriers to Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Implementation Strategy Recommended Actions, Targets and Timelines Annex A: Contextual Factors, Challenges and Questions Addressed in the Submission Annex B: Digital Literacy Initiatives in Other Countries Annex C: Eight Benefits of Digital Literacy Annex D: Digital Literacy Attitudinal Archetypes
	REPORTS
	Internet and Canada’s Future: Opportunities and Challenges (May, 2011) Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), along with its partners Media Awareness Network and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, released this report on the findings from the Canadian Internet Forum. This national consultation, which took place in February 2011 and was hosted by these three organizations, provided a venue where Canadians could express their thoughts on how the Internet should be run in Canada. Full Report From Consumer to Citizen: Digital Media and Youth Civic Engagement (January 2011) is a discussion paper focusing on the impact of media – especially interactive technology – on civic and political engagement for children and youth. It also looks at the ways in which educators can effectively integrate digital literacy into their classrooms to foster and support youth civic engagement. Full Report Executive Summary Key Findings Recommendations Youth Engagement: A Cause for Concern? Civic Engagement and Social Capital Digital Literacy Research on Youth Media Habits Social networking / video gaming Present State of Civics Education New Directions for Digital Civics Education Sites of Learning and their Features New Goals for Secondary Civics Curriculum Planning Civics Curriculum Conclusion Young Canadians in a Wired World – Phase III Teachers' Perspectives (February 2012) This study explores the attitudes of Canadian teachers regarding networked technologies in classrooms: do they enhance learning and what is the impact on the teacher-student relationship? Results indicate that there are significant challenges to overcome in integrating technology in meaningful ways that enrich the learning process. A number of best practices are also identified. Teachers' Perspectives Young Canadians in a Wired World – Phase II (November 2005) Started in 2003, Young Canadians in a Wired World – Phase II furthers our understanding of how the online activities, behaviours and attitudes of Canadian children and youth have evolved since 2001. Key Findings Trends and Recommendations Student Survey Report Focus Groups Report Young Canadians in a Wired World – Phase I (October 2001) Initiated in 2000, Young Canadians in a Wired World is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging study of its kind in Canada. The research project tracks and investigates the behaviours, attitudes, and opinions of Canadian children and youth with respect to their use of the Internet. The key reports are highlighted below: Student Survey Report Parent Survey Report Focus Groups Report