17 Jan TechCamp Malaysia 2020
Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age
TechCamp Malaysia 2020: Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age |
TechCamp Malaysia 2020: Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age |
TechCamp Malaysia 2020: Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age |
TechCamp Malaysia 2020: Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age |
Building Trust and Media Literacy in the Digital Age
The Internet has revolutionized the way we read news and retrieve information. It has become a global means for daily communication. However, the tools we use for this are easily exploited for the purpose of spreading fake news and disinformation. This phenomenon affects the entire world, including Malaysia and its Southeast Asian neighbors. With over 400 million people in the SEA region having access to the Internet, the battle to fight fake news is understandably an arduous one. Governments have resorted to laws to stop the spread, and journalists and media outlets have begun to diversify their products, for example by focusing on investigative journalism to counteract misleading and incorrect information from the ever-growing number of amateur news blogs. Media activists and educators are also working frantically to teach media literacy to citizens. The fight against fake news is a protracted battle and requires a multidisciplinary approach to effectively combat it.
On October 6-16, 2020, TechCamp Malaysia brought together emerging journalists; social media, community and government influencers; as well as members of the tech and programming community to engage with trainers on digital technology capacity building. The goal was to find strategies and tools to effectively improve the quality of reporting, enhance public media literacy and reduce the reach and impact of disinformation. TechCamp Malaysia 2020 also served as a platform to connect participants with each other and form a strong network for future collaborations on projects related to countering disinformation.
Workshops within TechCamp Malaysia 2020 included topics such as: Digital Storytelling, Data Visualization, Effective Media Literacy Campaigns, and Online Fact-Checking and Verification. Creating Appealing Online/Offline Content; Content Verification; Digital Literacy and Awareness; and Tech Tools for Virtual Reporting. Participants also got the chance to join an exciting panel discussion on building trust and media literacy in Southeast Asia.
The TechCamp program, run by the U.S. Department of State, centers around interactive workshops that leverage private sector technology experts to build technical capacity among key influencers. TechCamp workshops are designed for results, with participants identifying individual challenges and working with trainers to develop and apply technology solutions. Post-workshop programming and projects are required for each TechCamp, utilizing TechCamp follow-on funds to help participants turn their ideas into action and sustain connections with each other, trainers and U.S Government staff.
As a result of the programme, a total of 8 follow-on projects were executed by the TechCamp Malaysia alumni. View the Grantee Projects here.
Participants from: Cambodia; Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Vietnam
Who is it for?: Emerging journalists; social media, community and government influencers; as well as members of the tech and programming community
Program Dates: October 6-16, 2020 (5 program days in total)
Venue: Online
Trainer
AGENDA
6 October 2020 | Tuesday
TechCamp Day 1 | Launch of TechCamp + Virtual Icebreaking
8.50 – 9.10 Registration
9.10 – 9.17 Welcoming remarks by Penang Institute
9.17 – 9.25 Opening remarks (US Embassy KL)
9.25 – 9.35 Opening remarks (Penang State Government)
9.35 – 9.45 Keynote remarks
9.45 – 9.50 Introduction to TechCamp
9.50 – 10.30 Virtual Icebreaking
10.30 – 10.40 Short break
10.40 – 12.00 Panel Discussion: Building Trust and Media Literacy in Southeast Asia
12.00 – 12.10 Short break
12.10 – 12.50 TechCamp Overview
12.50 – 1.00 Administrative announcement
8 October 2020 | Thursday
TechCamp Day 2 | Design Thinking & Focus Domain Discussion
9.00 – 9.10 Administrative recap
9.10 – 9.20 TCD2 Agenda Walkthrough
9.20 – 10.50 Introduction to Design Thinking
10.50 – 11.00 Break
11.00 – 11.15 Brainstorming Explained
11.15 – 12.25 Focus Domain Discussions and Brainstorming
12.25 – 12.35 Administrative announcement
13 October 2020 | Tuesday
TechCamp Day 3 | Interactive Breakout
9.00 – 9.10 Administrative Recap
9.10 – 9.20 Overview of Interactive Breakouts
Speed Geeking Explained
9.20 – 9.50 Speed Geeking with Trainers 1
10.00 – 11.30 Interactive Breakout Session 1
11.30 – 2.00 Lunch Break
2.00 – 2.30 Speed Geeking with Trainers 2
2.30 – 4.00 Interactive Breakout Session 2
4.00 – 4.10 Break
4.10 – 4.50 ReGroup: Reflection on Training and Networking
4.50 – 5.00 Administrative Recap
End of day assignment on Slack
14 October 2020 | Wednesday
TechCamp Day 4 | Challenge Statement & Brainstorming Solutions
9.00 – 9.10 Administrative Recap
9.10 – 9.25 Challenge Statements Explained
9.25 – 11.00 Discussion with group members
11.00 – 11.30 Break
11.30 – 12.50 Small Groups and Brainstorming Solutions
12.50 – 2.00 Lunch Break
2.00 – 5.00 Check-in with Trainers / Brainstorming Session
4.50 – 5.00 Administrative Recap
16 October 2020 | Friday
TechCamp Day 5 | Pitching
8.45 – 9.00 Administrative Recap
9.00 – 10.00 Live pitch presentation and feedback
10.00 – 10.10 Break
10.10 – 11.10 Live pitch presentation and feedback
11.10 – 11.20 Announcement: Follow-up grant application process
11.20 – 12.00 Closing remarks
Final group photo