Digital Democracy

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Our learning module on the topic of Digital democracy not only includes a video, but is also supplemented by various small interactive knowledge quizzes to support learning. You will be introduced to the topic in short, informative chapters and receive a valuable impulse to become active yourself in the "action" part of the video. Finally, you will find further links on digital democracy in the module. Be part of it!

Teachtoday interactive learning offer at a glance

Topic: Digital democracy
Target Group: Adults accompanying children (9-16 years) such as parents, teachers, educational professionals
Duration: 15:25 min
Format: Interactive educational video in H5P

Participation online

Explore the educational video in easy language on the topic of "digital democracy". This fascinating tool offers insights into digital co-determination and responsible political action. Use the video in various learning situations.

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Learning objectives

In the "Digital democracy" video, you can find out how to defend yourself against hate speech and fake news and how to use digitalization to strengthen democracy.

In detail you will learn:

what democracy means,

aspects of digital democracy

dangers of digital democracy (extremist views and fake news)

Checklist on how to recognize good reporting (using an example):

Source research
Objectivity and balance
Fact-checking
Careful research
Correct presentation of the context
Clear separation of facts and opinions
Professional writing style and quality standards

Results-oriented action in the new media based on solid technical and methodological knowledge,

correctly assess and evaluate facts and problem situations in new media with sound technical and methodological knowledge,

filter essential information from a wide range of information with a critical distance and make conscious decisions,

develop your own sense of the consequences and implications of using new media.

The most important information at a glance

Digital democracy offers opportunities to strengthen citizen participation and expand democratic processes.

The spread of disinformation and extremist views poses a threat to digital democracy. Personalized content and filter bubbles make it difficult to access different perspectives and facts.

Awareness-raising and media literacy are important in order to recognize the risks of digital democracy and to deal critically with information. Measures such as the promotion of media literacy and the exchange of different opinions are necessary to counteract disinformation.

Digital democracy should create a space that promotes diversity, openness and participation to enable a fairer and more inclusive society.

Find out about hate speech, what you can do about it and whether you are able to learn how to stand up for others in the digital space in our interactive module "digital civil courage" Digital civil courage