From the Specification:
Governance and human rights are significant challenges in digital society. Governance and human rights intersect in important ways with many digital systems.
Sample extended enquiry interventions
The following are possible examples of interventions that students might consider during extended inquiries into prescribed areas of this challenge topic.
• A peace activist creates an online social network to connect with prominent activists around the globe.
• A student develops an online information campaign to highlight dates and times for local government meetings.
• A microblogging platform announces an automated rating system to label and/or block hate speech from their users.
These are examples only. Students should, as part of their extended inquiries, consider their own real-world examples and interventions to evaluate their effectiveness as well as to recommend steps for future action.
From the Specification:
• Wars and civil conflicts
• Regional, national and global security
From the Specification:
• Political speech and activism
• Access and representation in governing bodies and institutions
From the Specification:
• Gender equality
• Racial and ethnic discrimination
• Ability, access and inclusion
• Tolerance for religions and cultural differences
Making sure all voices are heard in the new world - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/may/22/there-was-all-sorts-of-toxic-behaviour-timnit-gebru-on-her-sacking-by-google-ais-dangers-and-big-techs-biases
AI in politics - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/20/elections-in-uk-and-us-at-risk-from-ai-driven-disinformation-say-experts?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
This one could fit into so many spaces!! - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61742884 -
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-06-01-with-money-from-facebook-10-colleges-turn-their-campuses-into-metaversities
To what extent is education moving to a “tri-brid” model that flows between in-person, online and simulated environments?