How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?

In this lesson, we will consider how different digital technologies can be used to develop digital democracy in the UK. Two case studies are considered as part of this; virtual Taiwan and electronic Estonia. Advantages and disadvantages of methods used within these case studies are evaluated and their application in the UK considered in relation to different groups within society.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Online petitions are...

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Q2.A criticism of online petitions is that they are an example of...

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Q3.What does FOI stand for?

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Q4.How many young people responded to a government consultation on replacing exams for Summer 2021?

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Q5.A weakness of digital engagement in democracy is that it can leave people feeling digitally excluded. Which group is most likely to face this issue as a problem?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Online petitions are...

1/5

Q2.A criticism of online petitions is that they are an example of...

2/5

Q3.What does FOI stand for?

3/5

Q4.How many young people responded to a government consultation on replacing exams for Summer 2021?

4/5

Q5.A weakness of digital engagement in democracy is that it can leave people feeling digitally excluded. Which group is most likely to face this issue as a problem?

5/5

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How has digital democracy worked in other countries?

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Q1.What is digital democracy?

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Q2.Which campaign provided us with an example of successful direct digital democracy?

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Q3.Which campaign provided us an example of successful electronic voting?

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Q4.Why might voting online disadvantage some groups in society? Select TWO

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Q5.Which of the following are potential problems for digital democracy? Choose TWO

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How has digital democracy worked in other countries?

Assess what you learnt in your lesson today by completing the quiz below. Don't forget to click 'get your score' at the end. Good luck!

Q1.What is digital democracy?

1/5

Q2.Which campaign provided us with an example of successful direct digital democracy?

2/5

Q3.Which campaign provided us an example of successful electronic voting?

3/5

Q4.Why might voting online disadvantage some groups in society? Select TWO

Select two (2) boxes

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Q5.Which of the following are potential problems for digital democracy? Choose TWO

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