FilipiKnows Digital Literacy & Anti-Fake News Workshop

🧠 FILIPIKNOWS: Digital Literacy & Anti-Fake News Workshop

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Fake news is getting smarter. So should we.
FILIPIKNOWS is your crash course on how to spot, stop, and stand up to disinformation—from AI-generated lies to cleverly disguised propaganda.

Join our interactive and practical workshop designed for Filipinos of all ages who want to take back control of their feed, their facts, and their future.

✅ Totally FREE
✅ Tag your classmates, titos, titas, or barangay kagawad
✅ Get your e-certificate and resource kit after attending

🔍 Workshop Outline: (4 hours total)

🕐 Hour 1: Foundations of Digital Literacy

Topic 1: How Information Travels in the Digital Age

• Platforms, algorithms, virality

• Who controls the narrative?

Activity:
📊 Misinformation Mapping – Attendees follow a real fake story from origin to viral spread.

🕑 Hour 2: Spot the Lie – Types of Fake News

Topic 2: Types of Disinformation in the Philippines

• Satire vs. Fake

• Clickbait, false context, manipulated content

• AI-generated content and synthetic media

• Deepfakes and voice clones

• Government propaganda and troll armies

Activity:
🎯 Fake or Fact? – Interactive quiz using real examples (edited to remove bias) with live scoring.

🕒 Hour 3: Tools and Tactics

Topic 3: Verifying Information Like a Pro

• How to reverse image search

• Fact-checking tools (Google Fact Check, InVID, Snopes, VERA Files, etc.)

• Spotting AI-generated images and content

• Detecting deepfake videos

Activity:
🕵️‍♂️ Digital Detective Hunt – Attendees get 3 fake posts and must verify details using live tools.

🕓 Hour 4: Defending the Truth

Topic 4: Countering Disinformation in Your Community

• Constructive commenting vs online rage

• Talking to friends/family who believe fake news

• Organizing community-level media literacy

• Reporting responsibly

Activity:
💬 Comment Warrior Roleplay – Participants respond to real comments using constructive engagement based on facts.

💡 BONUS: Take-home Materials

• Digital Hygiene Checklist

• Fake News Red Flag Poster (PDF)

• List of Trusted Philippine Fact-Checkers

• Sample AI-detection tools

• Certificate of Completion

TERMS FOR ORGANIZERS:
Organizers must cover the travel, accommodation, and safety of our speakers. We require verified identities and credentials of organizers, schools, or institutions before confirming any booking. Requests must be submitted at least 60 days in advance. While the workshop is free of charge, organizers may, at their discretion, provide a gratuity or personal donation to the speaker.

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