BridgeAI – Syllabus
Module 3 – Civic Participation in the Digital Age
Understanding civic engagement today and how AI shapes media, information and public opinion.
- Civic engagement from local to global
- AI and information ecosystems
- Workshops on critical thinking and fact-checking
Module developed by:
Liceul Teoretic ION CONSTANTIN BRATIANU (Romania)
Introductory Video
Watch this short video for an overview of the module’s goals, key themes, and learning approach.
Module Presentation
This slide deck introduces the main concepts, structure, and activities of the module.
It can be used by trainers/teachers to guide the sessions.
- Module 3 – Civic Participation in the Digital Age (Presentation)
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Lesson Plans
Detailed lesson plans to implement the module in formal or non-formal educational settings.
- Lesson Plan 1: The Truth Detectives: The Golden Rules of Correct Online Communication
– Download (PDF) - Lesson Plan 2: Think before you act online
– Download (PDF) - Lesson Plan 3: Digital World: How AI Helps Us and How It Can Trick Us?
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Practical Exercises & Supporting Materials
These interactive activities help learners analyse existing civic AI tools, design their own ideas, and create simple prototypes.
- Exercise 1: The “School News” Scenario
– Download (PDF) - Exercise 2: THINK Before You Post – Scenario Challenge
– Download (PDF) - Exercise 3: Digital Truth Detectives
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Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand how digital technologies and AI influence civic participation and democratic processes.
- Analyze the role of AI in shaping information, public opinion, and civic engagement.
- Identify risks such as misinformation, digital manipulation, and unequal access to digital participation.
- Develop critical thinking skills to engage responsibly in digital civic spaces.
- Apply digital and AI tools to promote active, inclusive, and informed citizenship.