Fake News in Social Media
Spotting fake news used to be as easy as using one’s common sense. But with the muddled online world nowadays, flagging fake news has...
Following the Digital Trail
It’s about the basics of data and the identity of the person behind online data. In this course, we will examine basic tips to...
Living in a Participatory Culture
Social Media has made it possible for people to no longer be “blindly absorbed” by mainstream media. From consumers of news, political and societal...
Dealing with Online Trash-talking
Best-selling author and motivational speaker Brian Koslow said it best “Never make negative comments about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours”. When it...
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, Hate Speech
It used to be that we only worry about having our kids bullied at school but nowadays, social media is fast becoming a hotspot...
Media Balance, Empathy, and Well-Being
The emotion of empathy brings out the most humane trait in all of us. The ability to show compassion is what fosters the goodness...
Women and Gender in Media
The #MeToo movement is a classic example of social media done correctly. When harnessed to its rightful potential, the power of social media can...
Current Philippine Media Landscape and Deconstructing Media Messages in Digital Platforms
What was once one of the best examples of free media in the whole world, the Philippine media landscape took on a dramatic turnaround...