How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
I can assess how well digital democracy has worked in other countries and consider whether we should use it in the UK.
- Year 9
How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
I can assess how well digital democracy has worked in other countries and consider whether we should use it in the UK.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Digital tools, like online petitions/consultations & social media can increase access to democratic processes in the UK.
- Other countries have gone further, using it for public decision-making and crowdsourced policymaking.
- Digital democracy in Taiwan & Estonia increases participation but faces challenges like digital access & security risks.
- There are both opportunities and challenges to adopting digital democracy more widely in the UK.
Keywords
Digital democracy - the use of digital tools and technology to increase participation in democratic processes, such as voting, debating, or sharing opinions online
Cybersecurity - online protection against hackers and online threats, keeping devices and personal information safe
Common misconception
If digital democracy works in other countries, the UK can easily copy the same methods.
Success in other countries depends on specific factors like strong digital infrastructure, cybersecurity systems and public trust in technology. For the UK to adopt similar methods, these factors must be carefully considered and adapted.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each word with the correct definition.
Q2.Which option best describes digital citizenship?
Q3.What does digital democracy mean?
Q4.Which of these is a way that digital technologies are helping democracy?
Q5. are online or paper documents that people sign to ask for change.
Q6.What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each word to the correct definition.
