Oak National Academy
Oak National Academy
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Year 9

Can digital democracy increase political participation?

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Lessons (6)

  • What is digital citizenship?

    In this lesson, we will explore the concept of digital citizenship. What rights do we have as digital citizens? What responsibilities come with those rights and what change is digital citizenship making to our democracy?
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  • Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?

    In this lesson, we will investigate the process of electronic voting. Does it give more opportunity for people to take part in democracy or is it more restrictive? We will explore a case study to consider how digital voting has worked in another European country and consider how different people may find this helps them to become more politically engaged.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Can political engagement be increased using digital media?

    In this lesson, we will consider how more people can become involved in political matters using a digital platform. We will explore the benefits and any concerns regarding the increasing use of digital media within political engagement.
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  • How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?

    In this lesson, we will consider how different digital technologies can be used to develop digital democracy in the UK. Two case studies are considered as part of this; virtual Taiwan and electronic Estonia. Advantages and disadvantages of methods used within these case studies are evaluated and their application in the UK considered in relation to different groups within society.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Should MPs be allowed to vote electronically?

    In this lesson, we will consider how MPs vote in the House of Commons. We will examine how MPs voted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the pandemic had on voting. It then explores if the House of Commons should retain digital voting.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • How can social media be used to increase political participation?

    In this lesson, we will explore how social media is currently used to increase political participation. It considers a range of case studies including Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign. Examples of political parties' use of social media are included to identify how social media can be an effective tool. The case study of Cambridge Analytica is used to investigate the potentially harmful impact of social media in relation to right to privacy.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video