any content shared or created using technology

groups of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

a principle or belief that guides how people behave and treat others

What is the social impact of digital media within a democracy?

Citizenship

Pupils consider the impact that new forms of media are having on democracy using case studies from the UK and India.

How is social media changing our view of democracy?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

by promoting community cohesion and encouraging democratic values

by spreading misinformation and increasing polarisation

by creating echo chambers where people only hear similar opinions

How can digital media help unite communities?

Digital media can divide communities by creating {{}} where people only interact with those who share similar opinions, leading to greater polarisation.

social media users arguing over political issues

a neighbourhood group using a hashtag to organise a local clean-up

algorithms showing people content they already agree with

a celebrity blocking people with differing opinions

Which of the following is an example of digital media promoting community cohesion?

when people are able to listen to and learn from the views of others

encourages open dialogue and equal participation

leads to people becoming more divided and extreme in their views

Match each statement to the concept it describes.

The use of {{}} on social media platforms can help raise awareness about issues and bring communities together around a shared cause.

 It allows people to share important information quickly.

It can create echo chambers, leading to polarisation.

It can promote community cohesion through shared goals.

What is a potential negative impact of digital media on communities?

a set of rules or steps used by computers to make decisions

a set of rules or steps made by people to make decisions

a set of rules or steps used by computers to make products

Which is the correct definition for algorithms?

To look into something carefully to find out the facts is to do what?

When did the UK Undercover Voters project take place?

The UK Undercover Voters Project was run by ...

The UK Undercover Voters project came to the conclusion that targeted information likely did {{}} voting behaviour.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What is the social impact of digital media within a democracy?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.