New media literacy skills in action

• Transmedia Navigation, Networking, Performance, Appropriation

Challenges to participation

• There may be a generational gap among participants which could fuel conflicts among the fans

• People can hide their identity by using a different name in order to bash and do harm to other people

• Unethical actions can be done by fans due to lack of supervision from guardians, since there are also fans who are minors

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Directioners were able to collide for a tribute for the late Liam Payne

• Even though 1D disbanded, the fans are still strong and continually supporting the members individually in their career

• People are able to create friendships because of being a fan of this band

New media literacy skills in action

• Appropriation, Transmedia Navigation, Simulation

Challenges to participation

• People might alter the mixed media to ruin an image or reputation

• Editing a video could be challenging for people who do not know how

• People may not have access to devices or gadgets which could edit or stream this kind of media

Success stories of meaningful participation

• It collided the fans of the movie to support the film

• It showed how beautiful and creative the story of this film is in a span of a few mins, compared to watching it for a few hours

• It showcased the talent of the editor of this video, as well as making engagement with fellow fans of this movie

New media literacy skills in action

• Play, Performance, Multitasking, Distributed Cognition, Networking, Collective Intelligence, Negotiation

Challenges to participation

• People might be bashing or disrespecting other users since they are not using their real identity in their profile

• The forum could not be easily accessible if you do not have an account

• You cannot participate in discussions if you do not have an account

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Responses from different people in the internet could help the person who asked the question

• Discussions between the commenters and the sender could spark new knowledge about the topic

• Other people may have the same question and through this kind of forums, they get responses from experiences and ideas from other people

New media literacy skills in action

• Transmedia Navigation, Networking, Negotiation

Challenges to participation

• Not everyone has a Twitter/X account

• It can have issues on legitimacy and transparency of the fans

• There may be bashers or disrespectful netizens in the page

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Fans of Ariana Grande can communicate and create friendships from different parts of the world

• The Arianators can be updated with the latest news and events that Ariana Grande may have

New media literacy skills in action

• Performance, Transmedia Navigation, Networking

Challenges to participation

• There may be a participation gap among participants who do not own an X account to engage with this community

• Many people can hide their identity in different names and identities to do harm

• Unethical digital practices might be done

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Since Liam Payne's passing, his fans were able to do a commemoration for him by collaborating with other fan pages of Liam Payne

• They were able to raise sufficient funds to create a memorial for Liam Payne

New media literacy skills in action

• Play, Distributed Cognition, Transmedia Navigation, Networking, Collective Intelligence, Judgment

Challenges to participation

• Not everyone has a reddit account, so now everyone can participate in the subreddit

• Since profiles in reddit are anonymous, people can resort to bashing and bluntly replying to comments on the posts which can lead to arguments

• People can commit unethical actions because they are seen as anonymous in reddit

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Stories from this subreddit aims to answer questions of netizens who are clueless or lacking knowledge about a topic or issue

• People create a bond among other users by interacting in the posts of the subreddit

• There are juicy replies on posts form this subreddit which unveils the dirty truth among famous celebrities, though we cannot assure if it is true or not

New media literacy skills in action

• Multitasking, Transmedia Navigation, Networking, Negotiation

Challenges to participation

• There may be people who do not have a Discord account, which could be a barrier to not getting the supposed information from the server

• Profiles here could be altered, so people can appear with a different name which could be difficult to determine if the user is actually that person

• Unethical actions can be done since it is often used to stream games, and this platform can cause arguments or conflicts among members

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Discord serves helped gamers to stream their game to their audience, and sometimes even monetize from it

• A discord serve has many features which could be great to build bonds with your friends when you create a server

• It could provide entertainment to the users because of the endless features it offers to interact with other members of the server

New media literacy skills in action

• Appropriation, Transmedia Navigation, Simulation

Challenges to participation

• People might create offensive and unethical memes which could be disrespectful to other people

• People can edit memes that could ridicule a personality or an establishment

• Other participants may lack digital knowledge which might make them believe memes even if they are not completely true

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Memes served as a source of entertainment among the younger generation, which almost became a form of language or communication in social media

• It can spread awareness and information about a certain topic or issue

• People can create a bond or friendship through memes posted online by interacting and reacting to them

New media literacy skills in action

• Appropriation, Transmedia Navigation, Simulation

Challenges to participation

• People might have no access to gadgets in order to edit the video

• Some people might have lack of resources in technology to watch or participate in this music video

• There can be copyright infringement issues because the songs used could be prohibited by the music producers or artist for public use

Success stories of meaningful participation

• Even though it is released in 2012, this music remix has created a huge impact and became iconic because of the greatest hits being combined into one song during that year

• It became viral and many people praised the DJ who mashed-up this song which recognizes his takent and creativity

• This music brings back nostalgia to listeners which makes them feel happy and reminisce good times

New media literacy skills in action

• Performance, Multitasking, Collective Intelligence, Judgment, Networking

Challenges to participation

• People might spread disinformation since anyone can edit on a wikipedia page

• People can make insulting description about specific topics which might harm a reputation or image

Success stories of meaningful participation

• People can easily gain new knowledge from the colleced ideas and information in the wiki pages

• There can be new ideas that can be formed through this kind of method of sharing knowledge

• It can help people think critically and they can add their existing knowledge to the information provided in the wikipedia page that they wish to share

Skills in Action:

• Performance and Play, as Toni Fowler used humor and satire to mimic high-end dining etiquette.

• Appropriation in remixing the social class stereotypes and luxury experiences for comedic effect.

• The video became viral creating circulation and leading to users creating duets and remixes

Challenges:

• Some content may get shadowbanned or limited due to platform moderation.

• Toni Fowler may face online hate and criticism from netizens due to her demeanor on a spliced video clip that may lead to cyberbullying.

Success:

• It becomes a cultural commentary sparking discussion about class disparities and societal expectations in the country

• Users may relate to the high-end dining etiquette instigating to share their own "fine-dining" experiences.

• Transmedia Navigation, as the podcast extends across YouTube, TikTok Clips, and Spotify.

• Collective Intelligence, as listeners also shared their own experiences adding insights and humor.

Challenges:

• Some exclusive content of the interview is restricted by a paywall that may only be accessed through premium platforms.

• Taglish-based humor may not be understood by all audiences.

Success:

• It brings Filipinos together by being relatable sharing common travel struggles being a tourist in a foreign country.

• Encourages user-generated content (i.e. fans submitting their own experiences on travelling)

• Credibility and Judgement in analyzing sources and perspectives in a viral controversy.

• Negotiation and Networking through different communities in a balanced discussion

Challenges:

• Misinformation and the spread of unverified claims may affect public perception of the issue.

• Troll culture may also be rampant in discouraging open discussions and promoting online toxicity.

Success:

• Raising awareness with the public on further understanding the legal and ethical issues in the social media controversy.

• Encourages a more fact-checking culture on practicing responsible consumption of online news.

• Distributed Cognition, by enhancing reality with the power of digital tools.

• Networking, as users has the power to create and share the filter/lenses.

Challenges:

• Privacy Concerns in collecting biometric data.

• Digital Divide as advanced features requires higher-end phone models.

Success:

• Users express creativity through experimenting with artistic filters in their identities.

• Some AR filters are used for raising awareness, activism, and marketing campaigns (e.g. Pride Month, Environmental Causes)

• Performance & Play as Davao Conyo uses exaggerated storytelling and character acting.

• Remixing and appropriation as a regional content creator incorporating regional language humor into mainstream content.

Challenges:

• Some audiences may misinterpret and be stereotypical in oversimplifying Davao and its culture.

• Bias in the algorithm may also exist as regional contents may have limited reach.

Success:

• Cultural representation of Davao culture and Bisaya language.

• Encourages other content creators to embrace and celebrate their local dialects

• Appropriation of merging viral sounds with different teams into Toni Fowler's reference/quotations

• Rapid circulation of remixes across TikTok

Challenges:

• Legal risks with used commercial music

• Divided opinions on the public's perception regarding remix culture

Success:

• Fans actively contributing to making their remixes/mash-ups

• Influencing how TikTok music trends evolve

• Play and Simulation, as telling a story in an animated form makes the street food culture fun and engaging.

• Transmedia Navigation, since the content expanded across different social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Tiktok)

Challenges:

• Copyright issues in terms of sound usage and themes that may cause takedowns.

• Content Saturation, as there is a risk of competition across thousands of other animators with a similar approach.

Success:

• Appreciation of the culture, educating locals and non-locals about Filipino living and how street food is embedded in our culture.

• Food tourism is influenced in ways that it appeal to the masses by trying and craving local delicacies.

• UP students and alumni have collective intelligence in being able to share insights and experiences on the Reddit Platform.

• Judgement & Credibility in verifying academic and political discussions

Challenges:

• The risk of misinformation is at large knowing unverified claims can spread quickly.

• Bias within discussions can discourage alternative viewpoints.

Success:

• It created a student support system, helping students navigate UP life and academic challenges.

• Platform for political and social discourse, encouraging cricitical thinking and activism

• Networking & Transmedia Navigation, as it helps connect literature lovers worldwide.

• Collective Intelligence in crowdsourcing book ratings and reviews.

Challenges:

• Some overhyped books may trend purely into aesthetics rather than quality.

• Book recommendations may not be available/accessible in all countries.

Success:

• Promotion of Literacy among Gen Z's and Millenials.

• Highlighting diversity in books from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Participants analyze and provide judgment and critical thinking on the 2022 film and its influence on horror cinema.

• Film buffs exchange insights, interpretations, and research on the site.

• Transmedia Navigation, as discussions connected on the older version of the film in 1922 may interlinked with the later horror works.

Challenges:

• Some cinephiles might gatekeep and dismiss newer opinions on casual viewers of films.

• Some cinephile reviews might be misinformation providing myths about the film.

Success:

• It benefits people across the globe by connecting through shared interest in classic horror cinema.

• It may also inspire newer directors in applying cinematography's techniques for inspiration in creating films.

• Networking and Collective Intelligence where creators and listeners share techniques for relaxation and stress relief

• Transmedia Navigation, as content spreads from YouTube and TikTok

Challenges:

• Some people misunderstood what ASMR contents purely offer becoming entertainment rather than mental health support.

• Thousands of ASMR content already exists making it hard for creators to gain visibility.

• ASMR creators often face misclassification of content which leads to demonetization

Success:

• It benefits people who need aid for their mental health in treating anxiety, insomnia, and stress who needs relief.

• Listeners usually request custom ASMR themes making it interactive for them.

• ASMR community have contributed in providing research influence on studies about relaxation and neurological responses.

• Networking and Collective Intelligence where creators and listeners share the playlist for focus and relaxation

• Circulation, as content spreads from YouTube, Discord, Spotify, and online forums.

• Play and Appropriation whereas the remix are composed of nostalgic samples in creating calmer beats.

Challenges:

• Some lofi tracks get taken down due to copyright issues and uncredited samples.

• Thousand of lofi tracks exist across the platform, making it harder for newer artists to gain recognition.

• Growing concerns over AI-generated lofi music replacing human lofi producers.

Success:

• It benefits many students and professionals crediting the playlist to improve their concentration.

• Unknown producers gain recognition through community-curated playlist

• Genres such as Japanese city pop, jazz, and hip-hop elements are integrated to lofi music and fitting into global music trends.

Skills in Action:

• Fans' critical analysis and interpretation of music videos, lyrics, and teaser for hidden meanings

• Redditors build elaborated theories on connecting the past and present concepts of Red Velvet's entire discography.

• Fans further reference content across YouTube, Weverse, TikTok, and interviews.

Challenges:

• Overinterpretation and Misinformation, as some theories, may spread misleading or exaggerated claims.

• Debates and fandom wars between K-pop fandoms become toxic.

• Some Official Red Velvet content is unavailable in some countries, making theory-building hard for the fans.

Success:

• Fans were able to use theories to be creative turning them into fanfiction, artwork, and concept videos.

• Theories with the group helped the fandom's hype in engaging in between comebacks.

• Fans apply literary analysis and media critique in K-pop storytelling.

• Collective Intelligence and Networking in sharing real-time data for disaster response.

• Viral use of hashtags spreads and circulates emergency information quickly.

Challenges:

• Fake News and Misinformation, as some posts spread unverified information.

• Those in disaster-stricken areas may have access issues as they may not always have internet access in times of disaster.

Success:

• Life-saving impact on stranded individuals during a disaster allowing rescue operations quick and efficient in reaching stranded people.

• Community Solidarity in encouraging volunteers and donors to participate in relief efforts.

• Simulation and Data Analytics, by using real-time weather data for forecasting.

• Networking and collaboration of scientists, government agencies, and citizens.

Challenges:

• Facing challenges in sustainability funding and government backing support.

• Some citizens may struggle technically in interpreting complex weather data.

Success:

• Provides valuable data in mitigating typhoon damage and promoting disaster preparedness.

• Public-private partnerships in improving the the projects campaign reach and impact among the public.

-affiliations

skills in action: creativity, networking and collaboration

challenges: privacy concerns

success: community-building

-expressions

skills in action: creativity, video-editing, storytelling, engaging with audiences

challenges: privacy concerns, misinformation, cyberbullying

success: creative expression, community-building

collaborative problem-solving

skills in action: fact-checking, networking and collaboration

challenges: digital divide

success: education and learning

skills in action: critical evaluation of advertising, information sharing, sustainability

challenges: addressing root causes

success: community-building, increased awareness

- marketing and graphic design

- fiction writing. members of this community are known to be active fanfic writers whether it be the traditional novel like fanfics or social media alternate universes in which they tell stories through a series of fake screenshots featuring their favorite idols

- video editing

• Challenges:

- it is rather difficult to grow a following

- x, formerly known as twitter, is not fully safe and filled with fake news

• Success:

- fans successfully arranging events or meetups such as birthday celebrations of idols (example: kim lip jollibee birthday party https://x.com/loonatheph/status/1614945577665720320?t=Ag8ZWZDD9nollST9rQ21SQ&s=19 )