Media and Information Literacy · The Legislative Process

Social Media and Democracy

Analyzing the impact of digital platforms on political discourse and public opinion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do algorithms influence our political views?
  2. 2Should social media companies be responsible for the content users post?
  3. 3How can we distinguish between fact and opinion online?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - DemocracyNCCA: Junior Cycle - Human Dignity
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic World
Unit: Media and Information Literacy
Period: The Legislative Process

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