Educating Youth for Online Civic and Political Dialogue: A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Age
by Erica Hodgin
With the rise of digital media and online communication, supporting youth to navigate online civic and political dialogue is increasingly critical. Drawing on four high school teachers’ work on a participatory academic platform, this paper details five stages of opportunity that built young people’s capacity for civic voice and influence. These learning opportunities, as well as three key challenges teachers faced, provide a conceptual framework for educators in the digital age.