1. List some advantages of print media over digital media. 2. List some advantages of digital media over print media. 3. What is the most effective way to get information to young people today?
Understand
1. What has happened to The Independent newspaper? 2. Has The Independent stopped all publication?
3. We are told that circulation dropped from ‘an all-time high of 420,000 to just 10% of that.’ What is 10% of 420,000?
4. When was The Independent set up? Explore 3 1. Why do you think The Independent had to become an online-only outlet?
2. Give two reasons why the news about The Independent has not been welcomed by most people.
3. In what way has journalism ‘changed beyond recognition’, in your opinion?
4. Think of all the ways that you and your classmates use apps every day. How could you use these apps in order to combat a serious issue among young people?
Investigate
As a class, conduct a survey to find out how many people read online news. Try to survey people from different age groups (classmates, siblings, teachers, parents, grandparents, etc.). Collate and discuss your findings.
Create
1. Identify a challenge facing young people today. Create a mini-documentary about your classmates’ thoughts on this challenge.
2. Carry out a class debate on the following motion: This house believes that printed newspapers are a thing of the past.
