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Explore a Topic: Technology's Role in Current Events

Research a current event, like “social media and presidential elections,” and create a report to communicate findings to classmates.

Example outcome

Lesson details

Learning objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
  • Explain technology's role in current events to reveal how it both informs and transforms our world
  • Identify and assess the risks, limits, and opportunities surrounding technology's role in current events
  • Explain the role of "citizen journalists" and their effect on current events
  • Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
  • Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences

Time to complete

2—5 hours

Audience

  • Key Stage 3
  • Key Stage 4
  • Post-16

Digital tools

  • Icon representing the Docs toolDocs
  • Icon representing the Search toolSearch
  • Icon representing the Sheets toolSheets
  • Icon representing the Sites toolSites
  • Icon representing the Slides toolSlides

Skills

  • Communication
  • Creating a report
  • Researching a topic
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