Can political engagement be increased using digital media?
I can explain whether digital media could help to increase engagement with politics.
Can political engagement be increased using digital media?
I can explain whether digital media could help to increase engagement with politics.
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Key learning points
- Political engagement has shifted from traditional media to digital platforms, especially for young people.
- Digital media offers new ways to engage in politics, such as social media campaigns and online petitions.
- Digital media can increase political engagement by removing barriers and enabling youth-led activism.
- Online risks like misinformation, echo chambers, and the digital divide can limit or distort engagement.
Keywords
Digital media - any form of media that uses electronic devices or technology to create, store, and share content
Petitions - gathering signatures to show support for a cause, which can be done on paper or online
Misinformation - false or misleading information shared by mistake, without intent to deceive
Disinformation - false information that is knowingly spread to deceive and mislead others
Common misconception
Social media is just for fun and entertainment.
Social media is also used for serious things like political campaigns, protests, and sharing important issues.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
choosing leaders or making decisions by casting a ballot
a system where people have the power to make decisions via elections
taking part in activities or decisions in your community or country
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
a way to ask for change by collecting signatures from the public
online platforms and tools used to create and share content
information that is false but shared without realising it’s wrong
false information shared on purpose, to mislead people