The Impact of Digital and Social Media
Media Studies · Year 11 · Contemporary Media Issues and Exam Preparation · 5.º Período

The Impact of Digital and Social Media

Evaluate how the rise of digital platforms and social media has transformed media production, distribution, and consumption. Pupils will discuss issues like fake news and online identity.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Media Studies AO1: Understand contexts of media and their influence.GCSE Media Studies AO2: Make judgements and draw conclusions about media contexts.

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Evaluate how the rise of digital platforms and social media has transformed media production, distribution, and consumption. Pupils will discuss issues like fake news and online identity.

Key Questions

  1. How has social media changed the way we consume news?
  2. What is the impact of citizen journalism?
  3. How do algorithms influence our media diets?

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