Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Social Media and Democracy

Social Media's Role in Democracy: Civic Engagement

Alexandra Woodward, Digital Organizing Director, Organizing for Action, talks about the effects of social media on society including the impact on civic engagement and social disintegration.

Description

Alexandra Woodward, Digital Organizing Director, Organizing for Action, talks about the effects of social media on society including the impact on civic engagement and social disintegration.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Develop an argument that explains whether increased use of social media is a reliable indicator of democratization. Use one or more of the following course concepts in your response: Civil Society, Political socialization, Legitimacy
  • In your response, be sure to include the following (per the Course and Exam Description for AP Comparative Government): Defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning using one or more of the course concepts listed above. Support your claim with at least two pieces of evidence from one or more course countries. The evidence should be relevant to at least one of the course concepts listed above. Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim, using one or more of the course concepts listed above. Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective.

Additional Resource

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Boomer Generation
    • Leverage

    Topics

    Comparative Government

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity