The Power of the Press and Media · Media and Society
Social Media and Algorithms
Exploring how echo chambers and algorithmic bias influence political opinions and voting behavior.
Key Questions
- 1What is the government's role in regulating the algorithms of private tech giants?
- 2Does social media enhance or diminish the quality of democratic debate?
- 3What would a just policy look like to combat the spread of digital misinformation?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Citizenship - The Role of the MediaKS3: Citizenship - Information and Communication
Year: Year 9
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Power of the Press and Media
Period: Media and Society
Suggested Methodologies
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