Civic Participation in the Digital Age

Mission Brief #58

🎯 Your mission

Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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Civic participation in the digital age means using technology to get involved in our communities and government. Social media, websites, and online petitions allow us to express our opinions and connect with others.

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We can share information, support causes we care about, and even communicate with our leaders. Digital tools help make our voices heard, making it easier for everyone to participate in democracy!

Key facts

Remember these

1Technology helps us connect with our community.
2We can use social media to share our opinions.
3Online petitions allow us to support important issues.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

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What is one way we can use technology to participate in our community?

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How can online petitions help us?

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