Can digital democracy increase political participation?
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Why this why now
Exploring digital democracy now helps pupils understand how digital tools can enhance political participation and engagement. This unit is timely as it prepares pupils to navigate rights related issues, and contribute to the evolving digital political landscape, empowering them to be informed and active citizens. By learning these concepts early, pupils can effectively participate in democratic processes, making this education relevant and impactful.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know what democracy is, and about the basic institutions that support it locally and nationally.
- Pupils know that our lives increasingly involve being online.
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Why this why now
Exploring digital democracy now helps pupils understand how digital tools can enhance political participation and engagement. This unit is timely as it prepares pupils to navigate rights related issues, and contribute to the evolving digital political landscape, empowering them to be informed and active citizens. By learning these concepts early, pupils can effectively participate in democratic processes, making this education relevant and impactful.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know what democracy is, and about the basic institutions that support it locally and nationally.
- Pupils know that our lives increasingly involve being online.
Can digital democracy increase political participation?
Pupils consider what a digital citizen is and how the digital world can be used to increase political engagement, examining cases of how digital democracy has worked across the globe.
6 lessons in unit
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