Year 9
How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
Year 9
How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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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5 Questions
Q1.Online petitions are...
Online petitions are...
A newspaper article
A protest site
Q2.A criticism of online petitions is that they are an example of...
A criticism of online petitions is that they are an example of...
Activism
Demonstrating
Q3.What does FOI stand for?
What does FOI stand for?
Free Information Act
Freedom of Intelligence Act
Q4.How many young people responded to a government consultation on replacing exams for Summer 2021?
How many young people responded to a government consultation on replacing exams for Summer 2021?
4,700
400
Q5.A weakness of digital engagement in democracy is that it can leave people feeling digitally excluded. Which group is most likely to face this issue as a problem?
A weakness of digital engagement in democracy is that it can leave people feeling digitally excluded. Which group is most likely to face this issue as a problem?
Parents of school aged children
Young people
5 Questions
Q1.What is digital democracy?
What is digital democracy?
Expressing your personal opinion on social media
The use of maths within democracy
Voting at a polling station
Q2.Which campaign provided us with an example of successful direct digital democracy?
Which campaign provided us with an example of successful direct digital democracy?
Digital Britain
Electronic Estonia
Q3.Which campaign provided us an example of successful electronic voting?
Which campaign provided us an example of successful electronic voting?
Digital Britain
Virtual Taiwan
Q4.Why might voting online disadvantage some groups in society? Select TWO
Why might voting online disadvantage some groups in society? Select TWO
It wouldn't! Voting online would be great for everyone
Q5.Which of the following are potential problems for digital democracy? Choose TWO
Which of the following are potential problems for digital democracy? Choose TWO
Increase participation, particularly within younger generations
Saves money