MIL 4 Democracy
The MIL 4 Democracy Handbook and webinars promote the important link between media and information literacy (MIL) and democracy and civic engagement. It is an important resource for all educators, both those who are familiar and new to MIL.
Objectives
To provide educators with resources that highlight the significant link between media and information literacy (MIL), democracy and civic engagement.
Partners
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 2019 on “Promoting Media Literacy through Education
Implementation Date
2020-2021
#MIL4Democracy
In response to the shift in distance learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a webinar series that aims to empower MIL teachers to confidently and effectively handle their subject amidst the challenges in the new normal in education.
The #MIL4Democracy webinar series aims to situate MIL against the backdrop of growing social concerns such as the alarming spread of disinformation; attacks on press freedom and free speech; and the rising cases of cyber threats and online-based violence in the country and the whole world. Media & Information Literacy must not be taught devoid of social realities and must always be pursued with the larger vision of promoting democracy and civic participation.
Promoting Free Speech and the Free Press through Media & Information Literacy
SESSIONS:
- Journalism in the time of the pandemic
- Press Freedom and Free Speech
Media & Information Literacy: Teaching With and About Media in the ‘New Now’
SESSIONS:
- Teaching-Learning Tools and Techniques for the ‘New Now’
- Media and Information Literacy at Home
Media & Information Literacy Beyond the K-to-12: Bridging Schools and the Real World
SESSIONS:
- Promoting Civic Engagement through MIL in Developing Countries
- UNESCO-GAPMIL Efforts on MIL
Handbook Authors
Marlon Julian S. Nombrado is the Head for Research and Publicity and Co-founder of Out of The Box Media Literacy Initiative. He is a critical media literacy educator with five years of teaching experience in both secondary and tertiary levels. He is currently a part-time lecturer at the College of Arts and Communication in the University of the Philippines Baguio. Marlon is also a graduate student of Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman where he finished his bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2014.
Sarah Isabelle Torres is a development worker and advocate of media literacy education. She earned her BA Journalism and MA Media Studies from the University of the Philippines. She is the Head for Operations and Partnerships and Co-Founder of Out of The Box Media Literacy Initiative (OOTB). Sarah is also working as Coordinator of Reality of Aid – Asia Pacific (RoA-AP), a network of civil society organizations monitoring aid and development cooperation issues.
Arniel V. Ping is a licensed professional teacher serving at St. Stephen’s High School as the overall academic coordinator of the HS Department and concurrently coordinator of the Social Studies subject area. He is also the current president of the Philippine Association for Media and Information Literacy (PAMIL). He has served as a resource speaker in numerous Media and Information Literacy seminars and workshops for educators in the Philippines. He obtained his BSE major in Social Studies from the Universidad de Manila. He is a candidate for MAEd with a specialization in Social Science Education at the National Teachers College.
Gemma Soneja is a public high school teacher for more than 20 years at Parang High School, Schools Division of Marikina City. She is a Master Teacher II handling Araling Panlipunan subjects in the Junior High School and Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in the Senior High School.
Joeven R. Castro was former Vice President for Academic Services of Far Eastern University (FEU) before his study leave in January 2021. He is currently a full-time PhD student at The University of Auckland, New Zealand. Joeven’s MIL advocacy engagements are through the Philippine Association of Communication Educators as its officer, FEU as faculty of the Department of Communication, and the National Council for Children’s Television as its former national resource speaker. Joeven also co-founded “Tama Raw? The Anti-Infodemic Campaign of FEU” that features the campaigns of students against information disorder.
Rechelle Ann Tolinero-Barraquias is currently the department chairperson of the Development Communication Department in Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. She earned her master’s degree in Development Communication at the University of the Philippines Open University in 2016. She is the founder of the online campaign called The #SML (Social Media Literacy) Project which worked on making social media, particularly Facebook, a safe, accepting, tolerant and loving platform for young people. She has been in the teaching profession for more than 10 years and has been involved in several strategic communication projects and research works focusing on participatory communication and communication for development.
Marco M. Polo is Associate Professor, Communication and Journalism Department and concurrent Director for University Advancement at De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has over two decades of teaching experience. His MIL engagements are through his professional organizations, the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE) and the Asian Media Information and Communication Center (AMIC). He is also an MIL resource speaker of the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Development Communication (UPLB) and a master’s degree in Communication Management (AIJC). He is pursuing a doctorate degree at the Asian Social Institute.
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