Innovative Learning Frameworks Through Educational Video About Queer Filipino Women's Dating App Experiences
Jela Mae F. Ventura
a
,
David R. Corpuz
b
,
John Heland Jasper C. Ortega
a
a Multimedia Arts Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
b School of Media Studies, Mapua University, Manila, Philippines
2025 International Symposium on Educational Technology (ISET), (2025), pp. 245-249
Abstract: This study investigates the dating app experiences of queer Filipino women during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the lack of representation and understanding of their unique narratives. Using a qualitative case study approach grounded in intersectional feminist methods, the research involved in-depth interviews with seven self-identifying queer Filipino women. Four key themes emerged: exploration and personal growth, app functionality and user experience, challenges in virtual interaction and safety, and shifting social dynamics. These findings were transformed into a five-episode motion graphics series, integrating visuals, audio, and aesthetics rooted in the research to offer a holistic presentation of the topic. The study highlights how dating apps, while promoting inclusivity and freedom of gender identity expression, continue to be influenced by traditional patriarchal structures. It also emphasizes the potential of multimedia as an innovative learning framework to amplify marginalized voices, particularly through participatory production methods for authentic representation. Further exploration of digital dating across various socioeconomic backgrounds and the continued development of inclusive educational tools are recommended to deepen the understanding of queer Filipino women's experiences within the evolving digital landscape.