JPLT Online Japanese School Offers the Chance to Learn from a Professional Native Teacher For Only 900 pesos a month!

  

JPLT Online Japanese School, DialogPlus Japan, and DialogPlus PH, featuring native Japanese instructor Mayuko Sensei.

A special offer for beginners to learn Japanese from a native instructor for only 900 pesos per month.

Classes start in September 2024, with weekday and weekend options available.

Online via JPLT’s platform, including the JPLT Metaverse Campus.

To provide accessible, high-quality Japanese language education at an unprecedented price, allowing learners to gain authentic pronunciation and cultural insights from a native speaker.

Enroll through JPLT’s website, choose your preferred schedule, and join classes with a mix of native Japanese and Filipino instructors. Recorded lessons are available for missed classes.

JPLT Online Japanese School Offers the Chance to Learn from a Professional Native Teacher For Only 900 pesos a month!

[DialogPlus Japan and DialogPlus PH] – [August 21, 2024] – JPLT (Japanese Language Training Online School) offers an unbeatable opportunity: learn from a native Japanese Instructor at an incredibly affordable price! 

For the first time, even those who are complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese can join the Beginner Batch and participate in interactive, online lessons with a native Japanese instructor for just 900 pesos per month (USD: $15 | JPY: 2,520).

Website: https://jplt-dialogplus.com/

Introducing Mayuko-sensei

Our new addition to the JPLT team is Mayuko-sensei, a highly experienced Japanese language educator with over a decade of teaching experience in Australian secondary schools. With a Master’s degree in Education from an Australian public university, she now brings her expertise to online classes, providing quality education at a fraction of the usual cost—an opportunity unlike any other.

Imagine learning Japanese from a native speaker who can charge thousands of pesos per hour for one-on-one lessons, and is now made accessible at a very low price. This offering stands out as a unique chance for learners.

Special September Batch Offer:

Conversation Course for Beginners (N5/A1)

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PHT / 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST (previous day)

Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PHT / 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST (same day)

Weekend Classes: Continue Japanese practice online with skilled Filipino instructors.

Missed a class? No problem—recorded lessons ensure easy access to catch up at any time.

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

Unbeatable Prices: Quality Japanese lessons at a price that’s never been seen before.

Native Japanese Teacher: Learn authentic pronunciation and cultural insights directly from a native speaker.

Experienced Instructors: Get the best of both worlds with guidance from Filipino and Japanese educators.

Flexible Schedule: Choose from weekday and weekend classes to fit your lifestyle. 

Comprehensive Curriculum: A solid foundation covering JLPT N5 or CEFR A1 levels.

This unique opportunity is designed to cater to beginner Japanese language learners, offering an exciting path to mastering the language.

About JPLT Online School

JPLT (Japanese Language Training Online School) aims to be an inclusive and sustainable online school, fostering a collaborative learning community where learners can support one another. Free Japanese learning opportunities are also available.

JPLT Metaverse Campus

The JPLT Metaverse Campus offers group classes, one-on-one lessons, and free, fun activities in a cutting-edge virtual space. This platform connects Japanese learners worldwide, providing opportunities to practice speaking with avatars and learn naturally in a supportive environment. Experience the future of Japanese language education at the JPLT Metaverse Campus.

Start the Japanese language journey today by enrolling through the following links:

Enroll now

The contents of this news release are accurate at the time of the announcement. Please note that details may change over time.

About Dialog Plus Philippines Corporation

Contact Information:

Dialog Plus Corporation

Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Representative: Toshimitsu Tanaka

Phone: +81-45-577-9777 (10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00, excluding Wednesdays and holidays)

Email: info@dialogplus.co.jp

Website: Dialog Plus Japan

Dialog Plus Philippines Corporation

Office Location: 49, 20th Street, East Bajac-bajac, Olongapo City, Zambales, Region III, 2200

Email: admin@dialogplus.co.jp

Phone: +81-047-222-5070

Website: https://dialogplus.ph/

For further details, please visit the website:

https://jplt-dialogplus.com/

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Media and Information Literacy in the Philippines Disinformation Web

This is the first part of the four-part series on Media and Information Literacy in the Disinformation Web. In this piece, it will discuss how the spread of fake news and misinformation is eroding trust in media and threatening democracy in the Philippines. Explore the impact of political propaganda, COVID-19 misinformation, and the fight for truth.

In the Philippines, the fine line between facts and fiction is increasingly blurred. Due to the proliferation of fake news, campaign propaganda, and state-sponsored trolling, Filipinos have difficulty fact-checking and assessing the content that they consume. Moreover, these contents tend to satisfy people’s biases and world view which is why they tend to accept the facts at face value even if they were factually erroneous to begin with.

This article will highlight different examples of how bad actors spread fake news. It will also highlight the dire consequences of the mass spreading of misinformation. Lastly, how can the community fight against them?

Case Study 1: Political Propaganda as Weaponization of Lies

Political propaganda is a potent tool in the Philippines. This is rampant during elections. During that season, false narratives and manipulated stories have become common on social media. Social media is the predominant source of campaign propaganda among Filipinos; after all, the Philippines is the social media capital of the world. This propaganda is exacerbated by state-sponsored trolling, which further amplifies these messages. This creates an echo chamber that stifles dissent.

For example, studies on the last 2022 presidential campaign have shown a surge in misleading information. Usually, the content of the campaign favors certain candidates while harming others. This is particularly detrimental to democracy because people ground their discretion on lies in order to vote for particular candidates. 

In this scenario, it harms the electorate the most because they are fed with lies in order to vote for certain candidates that have self-serving agendas. 

Case Study 2: Clickbait, PR and Coordinated Campaigns Contribute to the Fake News Epidemics

Aside from skewing public opinion, disinformation is handy in generating profits for businesses. Remember, attention is the new currency of the digital economy so enterprises come up with lots of strategies to attract people’s attention. For example, clickbait websites and PR firms contribute to the fake news epidemic. They churn out emotionally charged but misleading stories for profit. 

They do this through coordinated disinformation campaigns. The said campaigns flood social media with fabricated content that creates an illusion of widespread support for specific narratives. For example, they greenwash oil companies in order to blind-sight the public that they are environmentally responsible.

These tactics erode trust in media and foster as cloud of scepticism among institutions. If people are to rely on credible media sources, the media companies must hold themselves ethically responsible otherwise it will be a PR nightmare for them or a lawsuit waiting for telling fabricated stories.

Case Study 3: COVID-19 Misinformation That Worsened A Public Health Emergency

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a proven disaster due to misinformation. False claims about treatments and vaccines have led to dangerous health behaviors and vaccine hesitancy. These harmful narratives have prolonged the pandemic and put lives at risk.

Fighting Back: Media Literacy and Collective Action

To combat disinformation, it requires a multi-pronged approach. It requires the efforts of major key players.

• Government agencies – pass laws that incentivize media companies to integrate responsible publications in their platforms such as fact-checking.

•  Independent fact-checkers and civil society organizations should educate the public and expose false narratives.

• Promotion of Media and information literacy education is essential so individuals can critically evaluate information. Understand that the reason bad actors exploit the consumers is due to a lack of MIL among users.

As a Media Consumer, What Can You Do?

• Be Skeptical: Don't believe everything you read online.

• Check Sources: Verify information from reliable sources.

• Support Fact-Checkers: Follow and share the work of reputable fact-checking organizations.

• Demand Accountability: Hold media outlets and politicians accountable for spreading misinformation.

Balancing Regulation and Freedom of Speech

Everyone agrees that fighting disinformation is essential, but protecting freedom of speech is equally important. This is where things could get murky if we highly regulate speech in the name of fact-checking. 

The solution could be to find the right balance in regulations to ensure that legitimate discourse and criticism are not stifled. 

The Fight for Truth: A Shared Responsibility

The fight against disinformation is a shared responsibility. When people become more media literate and demand accountability, they can create a more informed and resilient society. The future of Philippine democracy may well depend on the ability of Filipinos to filter out the web of misinformation and uphold the truth.

Coach Boost Gio

About Kwento Co

Kwento Co is a diverse and dynamic media and information literacy website. We are a team of accomplished content creators, artists, influencers, and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping micro to macro-sized businesses market their services through effective digital marketing strategies- tailored for their brands.

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WePlay X Jen Animation: WePlay Collaboration with Popular Animator Jen Animation, Exclusive Rare Items Available from August 23rd!

  

Recently, the well-known entertainment app WePlay announced a collaboration with famous Filipino animator Jen Animation, bringing users an exclusive experience. Starting at 12 PM on August 23rd, WePlay will launch a special limited-time gift package, giving users a chance to win exclusive Jen Animation-themed in-app items.

During the launch period, users can also participate in social media events by sharing screenshots from the Jen Animation-themed watch party in designated discussion threads to win additional Jen Animation-themed virtual items.

As a global company, WePlay has frequently topped app charts in various countries, attracting nearly a million players in the Philippines alone, with global downloads exceeding 100 million. The app is available on both iOS and Android.

For more information, please visit: https://weplayapp.com/

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Media and Information Literacy Education in the Philippines Classrooms

  

This is the first installment of the four-part series of Media and Information Literacy Education in the Philippine Classrooms. This article analyzes the integration of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in the Philippine curriculum. It also focuses on the challenges, strategies, and successes in teaching the subject to senior high school students.

In Finland, its government integrated high-quality standards for Media and Information Literacy in order toaddress the Russian government's misinformation campaign. They acknowledge that the proliferation of fake news will always exist. They knew that they could not stop propaganda that sought to sow division. Hence, the way to resolve such issues is to develop critical thinking skills. After all, Finnish people will read that misinformation anyway. That is why this skill set is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

This is the scenario that the Philippines wants to avoid. This is why MIL has been made a core part of its Senior High School curriculum. They knew that teaching the youth MIL headstart would prevent them from becoming misinformed adults in the future.

However, what does this mean for students and teachers, and what challenges lie ahead?

Impact of MIL on Students and Teachers

In the short term, the benefits will not be that obvious. However, in the long term, the students and the country as a whole will reap what they have sown. From the perspective of the students, they will have the necessary critical thinking skills to evaluate the correctness of information through cross-researching credible information sources. Moreover, critical thinking skills could be used in other facets of their lives like general life skills where using their common sense will be the norm.

In the grander scheme of things, this education they got from MIL instruction will prepare them for voting for the right candidate through the campaigns and biographies that they could get. They can also participate in national issues that the nation faces.

On the other hand, the benefit that the teacher will get from teaching Media and Information Literacy among students is that they could have a higher bargaining power to provide their schools with IT supplies and additional certifications that will upskill them. After all, they are the ones who will ensure the success of the said program.

However, it is all theoretical unless the government funds MIL education. The goal is to develop well – informed citizenry through critical thinking. This can only be achieved when there is the right accommodation of infrastructure, resource allocation, and policy interventions because implementing MIL is expensive and labor-intensive.

As mentioned in the last series, the Philippines has huge economic disparities wherein it presents a stark digital divide. It is always up to the government on how to tackle these issues.

Overcoming Hurdles in MIL Education

Like any new initiative, teaching MIL has its challenges. These include:

• Lack of Teacher Training: Teachers lack the confidence to teach this subject due to a lack of specialized training and resources. Understandably, they will face that difficulty since MIL education is just a new subject matter. To bridge this gap, the Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with NGOs to offer workshops and mentorship programs to teachers so that they could be proficient in teaching the subject.

• Curriculum Overload: The Philippine curriculum is stuffed with several subjects that it impossible to focus on MIL education. For this reason, some schools are creatively integrating MIL into existing subjects like English and Social Studies. This may seem an efficient way to teach MIL but to address this issue, the education department must decrease the subject loads of each student. After all, it is the improved skill sets of critical thinking, writing, and reading that matter, not the contents themselves since they may be obsolete in the future.

• Digital Divide: Limited access to technology in rural areas and poor communities remains a hurdle. Nevertheless, programs that opt for gadget distribution, and internet connectivity among far-flung places are the ones that level the playing field.

• Teacher Shortages: Sadly there are too many students in schools but not enough teachers who can educate. The lack of teachers, especially in remote areas, adds another layer of complexity. Some schools are addressing this by embedding MIL topics into other subjects, reducing the need for specialized teachers. However, the real kicker to solve this issue is to increase teacher’s pay so prospective teachers will be incentivized to teach.

Innovative Solutions for MIL in the Philippines

The government could adapt the following policy recommendation:

• Curriculum Upgrades: This does not mean adding subjects or making the courses more difficult than they are but adapting educational gold standards that aim to bolster education such as integrating critical thinking skills in classrooms rather than rote learning. This will complement MIL classes.

• Teacher Development: Investment allocation towards teacher training will empower educators to deliver high-quality MIL instruction. These include subsidies on gadgets and specialization towards MIL instruction.

• Bridging the Digital Divide: Efforts to expand digital infrastructure and provide students with the tools they needwill continue.

• Global Inspiration: The Philippines can draw inspiration from countries like Finland and Canada, which have successfully integrated MIL into their education systems.

Empowering the Next Generation

Teaching Media and Information Literacy is not just about preparing students against the tides of the digital world. It's about empowering students to become critical thinkers, responsible media consumers, and active participants in a global society. The journey is a long hurdle, but the commitment to MIL education in the Philippines is a testament to the nation's dedication to preparing its youth for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Coach Boost Gio

About Kwento Co

Kwento Co is a diverse and dynamic media and information literacy website. We are a team of accomplished content creators, artists, influencers, and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping micro to macro-sized businesses market their services through effective digital marketing strategies- tailored for their brands.

 

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