In this world of ceaseless information, how do we make sense of what we read and decide what counts, what works and what is real? In this episode, we break into the world of journalism to find out how these investigators sieve truth from falsehood and decide what counts as news. We explore how online reading has changed our reading consumption and learn how to be critical readers.

Episode Guests
Dr Csilla Weninger, Associate Professor, National Institute of Education
Mr Tan Tarn How, Former Journalist, Playwright and IPS Fellow
Mr Jaime Ho, Chief Editor, CNA Digital
Dr Jiow Hee Jhee, Associate Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology and Member of the Media Literacy Council (IMDA) 

Recommended Reads
S.U.R.E., the National Library’s Learning and Information Literacy Resources
Quick Tips on Fact-Checking by Media Literacy Council
Factitious, an online game that tests your ability to detect fake news
Singapore MOE National Digital Literacy Programme
Tandoc, E.C, Jr., Lim, Z.W., & Ling, R. (2018). Defining “fake news.”Digital Journalism, 6(2), 137-153. doi: 10.1080/21670811.2017.1360143

In this world of ceaseless information, how do we make sense of what we read and decide what counts, what works and what is real? In this episode, we break into the world of journalism to find out how these investigators sieve truth from falsehood and decide what counts as news. We explore how online reading has changed our reading consumption and learn how to be critical readers.
Episode Guests
<ul>
<li>Dr Csilla Weninger, Associate Professor, National Institute of Education</li>
<li>Mr Tan Tarn How, Former Journalist, Playwright and IPS Fellow</li>
<li>Mr Jaime Ho, Chief Editor, CNA Digital</li>
<li>Dr Jiow Hee Jhee, Associate Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology and Member of the Media Literacy Council (IMDA)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Recommended Reads
<ul>
<li><a href="https://sure.nlb.gov.sg/">S.U.R.E.</a>, the National Library&rsquo;s Learning and Information Literacy Resources</li>
<li><a href="https://www.betterinternet.sg/Resources/Resources-Listing/Fact-checking-tips">Quick Tips on Fact-Checking</a> by Media Literacy Council</li>
<li><a href="http://factitious.augamestudio.com/#/">Factitious</a>, an online game that tests your ability to detect fake news</li>
<li>Singapore MOE <a href="https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/cos2020/refreshing-our-curriculum/strengthen-digital-literacy.html">National Digital Literacy Programme</a></li>
<li>Tandoc, E.C, Jr., Lim, Z.W., &amp; Ling, R. (2018). <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21670811.2017.1360143">Defining &ldquo;fake news.&rdquo;</a> Digital Journalism, 6(2), 137-153. doi: 10.1080/21670811.2017.1360143</li>
</ul>
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In this educational podcast series, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee from the National Institute of Education (NIE) discusses all things related to reading. Series 1, supported by the NIE Incentivising ICT-Use Innovations Grant (I3G), explores the complex issue of learning to read across life stages, from childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Series 2, supported by the Singapore Book Council, focuses on the technologies and cultures of reading, asking why and how reading and infrastructures for reading matter in this age of Generative Artificial Intelligence.

For show transcripts, please visit https://www.lohchinee.com/hwr-s2.

In this educational podcast series, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee from the National Institute of Education (NIE)&nbsp;discusses&nbsp;all things related to reading. Series 1, supported by the NIE&nbsp;Incentivising&nbsp;ICT-Use Innovations Grant (I3G),&nbsp;explores the complex issue of learning to read across life stages, from childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Series 2, supported by the Singapore Book Council, focuses on the technologies and cultures of reading, asking why and how reading and infrastructures for reading matter in this age of Generative Artificial Intelligence.
For show transcripts, please visit https://www.lohchinee.com/hwr-s2.

How We Read Podcast

In this educational podcast series, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee from the National Institute of Education discusses all things reading. Series 1 explores the complex issue of learning to read across life stages, from children to adolescence and adults Series 2, supported by the Singapore Book Council, focuses on the technologies and cultures of reading, asking why it matters and how it matters. 

For show transcripts, please visit https://www.lohchinee.com/hwr-s2 

In this educational podcast series, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee from the National Institute of Education discusses all things reading. Series 1 explores the complex issue of learning to read across life stages, from children to adolescence and adults Series 2, supported by the Singapore Book Council, focuses on the technologies and cultures of reading, asking why it matters and how it matters.&nbsp;
For show transcripts, please visit <a href="https://www.lohchinee.com/hwr-s2">https://www.lohchinee.com/hwr-s2</a>&nbsp;

How We Read

S1E6 - True or Not? - How to Spot Fake News

In this bonus episode, Charisse Aquino Tugade, cultural worker and Executive Director of the National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB), explains how the NBDB spearheads reading access and representation. Amid challenges faced by the publishing industry, Charisse shares innovative strategies for enhancing reading access and supporting Indigenous communities.

Episode Guest:
Charisse Aquino-Tugade, cultural worker, Executive Director, National Book Development Board (NBDB), The Philippines 

In this bonus episode, Charisse Aquino Tugade, cultural worker and Executive Director of the National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB), explains how the NBDB spearheads reading access and representation. Amid challenges faced by the publishing industry, Charisse shares innovative strategies for enhancing reading access and supporting Indigenous communities.
Episode Guest:
<ul>
<li>Charisse Aquino-Tugade, cultural worker, Executive Director, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NBDBPhilippines/">National Book Development Board (NBDB)</a>, The Philippines&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

S2E3 Bonus - Charisse Aquino-Tugade NDBD

One way to building a national reading community is to create a vibrant reading community that celebrates national literature. This first episode of the 2nd season of the HWR podcast examines the work of the Singapore Book Council and National Book Development Board in developing local and regional initiatives around books and reading.   

Episode Guests:
Charisse Aquino-Tugade, cultural worker, Executive Director, National Book Development Board (NBDB), The Philippines
William Phuan, Executive Director, Singapore Book Council   

Reccommended Reads:
AFCC 2025

One way to building a national reading community is to create a vibrant reading community that celebrates national literature. This first episode of the 2nd season of the HWR podcast examines the work of the Singapore Book Council and National Book Development Board in developing local and regional initiatives around books and reading.  &nbsp;
Episode Guests:
<ul>
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</ul>
Reccommended Reads:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://afcc.com.sg/2025/page/about-afcc">AFCC 2025</a></li>
</ul>

S2E3 - Building Reading Communities

Despite laments about the decline of reading, book clubs are having a renaissance moment in Singapore. Who goes to book clubs and why do they attend these sessions? What do the popularity of book clubs tell us about reading in this day and age?  

Episode Guests:
Alex Chua, co-founder of Book Bar
Ibrahim Tahir, Founder of Wardah Books 
Myra Garces-Bascal, Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Gan Sujia, PhD Student, National Institute of Education

Recommended Reads:
From Laufey to Dua Lipa—all the celebrity book clubs to join now
Commentary: What is a book club for, really?
The new book clubs in Singapore centred on representation and inclusivity

 

Despite laments about the decline of reading, book clubs are having a renaissance moment in Singapore. Who goes to book clubs and why do they attend these sessions? What do the popularity of book clubs tell us about reading in this day and age? &nbsp;
Episode Guests:
<ul>
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<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ibrahim Tahir, Founder of <a href="https://wardahbooks.com/">Wardah Books </a></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://gatheringbooks.org/author/myragarcesbacsal/">Myra Garces-Bascal</a>, Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University</li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Gan Sujia, PhD Student, National Institute of Education</li>
</ul>
Recommended Reads:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://vogue.sg/celebrity-book-clubs/">From Laufey to Dua Lipa&mdash;all the celebrity book clubs to join now</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/book-clubs-popular-trend-reading-habits-more-readers-4788716">Commentary: What is a book club for, really?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://vogue.sg/book-clubs/">The new book clubs in Singapore centred on representation and inclusivity</a></li>
</ul>
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