Starter quiz
- Content shared or created using technology is known as what?
- 'digital media' ✓
- A principle or belief that guides how people behave and treat others is known as a what?
- value ✓
- vortex
- vacancy
- vacuum
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- Which of these in not a democratic value?
- equality
- individual liberty
- civic engagement
- misinformation ✓
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- Which is not an example of digital media dividing communities?
- Encouraging mutual respect and tolerance ✓
- The spread of disinformation and hate speech
- Encouraging political polarisation
- Creating digital echo chambers
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- What symbol can be used on social media to draw attention to specific topics and get things trending?
- !
- ?
- £
- # ✓
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- Working together to achieve shared goals or values is known as what?
- community cohesion ✓
- local cohesion
- community collaboration
- local links
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Exit quiz
- What does it mean for an election to be "free and fair"?
- Only wealthy individuals can vote.
- Everyone eligible has the opportunity to vote without interference or fear. ✓
- Votes are decided by one person.
- Only people who agree with the Government are allowed to participate.
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- Match each term to its correct definition.
- election⇔the process of choosing leaders by voting ✓
- transparency⇔openness and honesty in sharing information ✓
- influence⇔the ability to have an effect on others' opinions or decisions ✓
- social media⇔online platforms where people share and engage with content ✓
- Which of the following is not a way social media impacted the 2024 UK general election?
- It allowed voters to access information quickly.
- It helped candidates communicate with more people.
- It prevented misinformation from spreading. ✓
- It gave influencers a platform to share opinions.
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- What role can influencers play in an election?
- They have no impact on how people vote.
- They can share their opinions and influence the views of their followers. ✓
- They are legally required to remain neutral during elections.
- They can only post content approved by the Government.
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- Match each social media feature to its possible impact during an election.
- algorithms⇔makes it easier for echo chambers to be created ✓
- verified information⇔helps ensure the credibility of information ✓
- live videos⇔allows candidates to engage directly with voters ✓
- Celebrities can have a lot of ______ over their followers because of their personal connection and large audiences.
- 'influence' ✓
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Key learning points
- Free and fair elections allow people to vote for their representatives without fear, manipulation, or interference.
- Social media likely impacted voting beliefs and behaviour during the UK 2024 election, both positively and negatively.
- Social media shaped public opinion, amplified political messages and provided a platform for debate.
- Influencers can increase voter engagement, raise awareness of political issues and encourage public debate.
- Influencers can reduce informed decision-making, spread misinformation and raise concerns about financial motivation.
Common misconception
Pupils might believe that infleuncers can only ever positively influence.
Although influencers can have positive impacts, when posting about politics there can also be negative impacts if they are posting incorrect information or simplifying issues.
Keywords
Election - the voting process to select a person for a public position
Engagement - the level of interest, attention, or involvement someone shows in an activity, interaction, or relationship
Influence - the power to affect or change someone’s thoughts, actions, or decisions
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