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Year 10 - Citizenship

What is digital media and how is it different?

How is social media changing our view of democracy?

Unit Summary

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

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the key differences between digital and traditional media.

Key Notes

  • That digital media is a new media type which is interactive, quick and uses technology.
  • Digital media is self-regulated, with each platform setting its own guidelines. Checking takes place after publication.
  • Whereas traditional media is centrally regulated and rigorous checks happen before publication.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • digital: technology that uses electronic systems or devices to process, store, or transmit data
  • media: television, radio, digital and printed media which can reach a large number of people
  • regulated: controlled or governed by rules, laws, or standards

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That all media types are regulated in the same way.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

That digital media is a new media type which is interactive, quick and uses technology. Digital media is self-regulated, with each platform setting its own guidelines. Checking takes place after publication.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'digital'

technology that uses electronic systems or devices to process, store, or transmit data.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: That all media types are regulated in the same way. Correction: Although traditional media has consistent, central regulation, digital media sets its own guidelines and these can vary between platforms. Although anyone can be charged with defamation laws, regardless of media type.

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