Education for Democracy in the Social Media Century
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| Title: | Education for Democracy in the Social Media Century |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Knowles, Ryan T., Camicia, Steven, Nelson, Lorissa |
| Source: | Research in Social Sciences and Technology. 2023 8(2):21-36. |
| Availability: | Research in Social Sciences and Technology. Yesilova Mah. Caldiran Cad. 29/11 Etimesgut Ankara, Turkey; Web site: https://ressat.org/index.php/ressat |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Civics, Education, Democracy, Social Media, Critical Literacy, Media Literacy, Ethics, Information Literacy, Student Participation, Resistance (Psychology) |
| ISSN: | 2468-6891 |
| Abstract: | Social media has provided challenges and opportunities for education for democracy. There have always been structural elements of communication that are hidden and perpetuate inequalities. Social media has accelerated and empowered these hidden structures through algorithms. In this argumentative essay, we examine how critical media literacy can uncover hidden power structures and support education for democracy. Critical media literacy can help students identify exclusionary, inaccurate, missing, and polarizing elements of social media while examining and discussing issues and events. Seen through this lens, social media provides opportunities for education for democracy. Critical media literacy and education for democracy provide opportunities for increasing civic engagement and renewal. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1389071 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Social media has provided challenges and opportunities for education for democracy. There have always been structural elements of communication that are hidden and perpetuate inequalities. Social media has accelerated and empowered these hidden structures through algorithms. In this argumentative essay, we examine how critical media literacy can uncover hidden power structures and support education for democracy. Critical media literacy can help students identify exclusionary, inaccurate, missing, and polarizing elements of social media while examining and discussing issues and events. Seen through this lens, social media provides opportunities for education for democracy. Critical media literacy and education for democracy provide opportunities for increasing civic engagement and renewal. |
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| ISSN: | 2468-6891 |
