Chapter 4.5
Digital Citizenship: Navigating Political Participation in the Digital Age
Explore how Canadians use digital tools responsibly to engage in democracy, from e-petitions and social media activism to combating misinformation and protecting electoral integrity.
What You'll Learn
Digital citizenship involves responsible online engagement in Canadian democratic life.
Echo chambers and filter bubbles challenge informed political participation on platforms.
Canadian laws like PIPEDA and the Elections Act govern digital civic engagement.
Media literacy and critical thinking are essential skills for digital political participation.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze Canadian digital citizenship laws, institutions, and electoral frameworks.
2
Learners identify key terms including e-democracy, astroturfing, and filter bubbles.
3
Questions assess understanding of online civic participation and misinformation impacts.
Why This Matters
Digital citizenship equips learners with the critical media literacy and civic skills needed to participate responsibly and effectively in Canada's evolving democratic landscape.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Digital Citizenship
Media Literacy
E-Democracy
Civic Accountability
Filter Bubble
NS Curriculum Aligned
