tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77669870834932718432024-02-19T07:18:16.829-08:00DepED-Bataan ICTDepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-846953474058033202008-09-26T14:25:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:32:17.795-07:00ICT Training for Elementary ICT Coordinators<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQO9wStjoYuYEzalCHWBlcsP0ktj8rw13lBhOJH3jKdW2rGwHwygUIN_gth1jMcA8xtespHV2fdn3DSX5VUGmFujakqAruklv1Cw479GlzyS4_lFWVB_D88hRu9hbTXKCI_89dRQiIsE/s1600-h/GroupPicture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQO9wStjoYuYEzalCHWBlcsP0ktj8rw13lBhOJH3jKdW2rGwHwygUIN_gth1jMcA8xtespHV2fdn3DSX5VUGmFujakqAruklv1Cw479GlzyS4_lFWVB_D88hRu9hbTXKCI_89dRQiIsE/s400/GroupPicture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250444435373061634" border="0" /></a>To enhance the ICT skils of Elementary District and School ICT Coordinators, a 5-Day Division Training on Basic Computer and Internet Literacy was held last September 22-26, 2008 at Mariveles NHS-Cabcaben.<br /><br />This event was graced by the very supportive Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Romeo M. Alip who inspired the participants to engage in the digital age activities that will help improve their competencies in teaching.<br /><br />The list of participants per district are:<br /></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Dinalupihan East: <span style="font-style: italic;">Miralou T. Garcia, Jennifer G. Cruz</span><br /></li><li>Dinalupihan West: <span style="font-style: italic;">Andres Matawaran, Imelda Sacramento</span><br /></li><li>Hermosa: <span style="font-style: italic;">Cresenciana C. Mangiliman, Rosario S. Canlas</span><br /></li><li>Orani:<span style="font-style: italic;">Judith C. Velasco, Olivia Victoria<br /></span></li><li>Samal: <span style="font-style: italic;">Victoria H. Laqui, Ma. Carissa E. Cayanan</span><br /></li><li>Abucay: <span style="font-style: italic;">Cristina G. Decena, Christina O. Buenaventura</span><br /></li><li>Pilar: <span style="font-style: italic;">Maricelle Madriaga, Nora Q. Castillo, Lilibeth G. Navoa</span></li><li>Orion: <span style="font-style: italic;">Anna Marie P. Vitangcol, Noriza de Leon</span><br /></li><li>Limay: <span style="font-style: italic;">Nanette S. Sarile, Rizalina B. Alarcon</span><br /></li><li>Mariveles: <span style="font-style: italic;">Jennefer A. Madarang, Noel T. Lagman</span><br /></li><li>Bagac: <span style="font-style: italic;">Joel B. Vargas, Maritess Bantugan</span><br /></li><li>Morong: <span style="font-style: italic;">Ma. Cecilia L. Paguio, Armelene B. Viado, Leovigildo E. Domingo Jr.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Trainers & Facilitators includes <span style="font-weight: bold;">Odielon O. Gamboa</span> of Luakan NHS (Computer Fundamentals); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maritess D. Bandong</span> of Orani North ES (MS Word); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alma R. Garcia</span> of Limay NHS (MS PowerPoint); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Edna B. Empleo</span> of Mariveles NHS-Poblacion (MS Excel); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rodrigo Panlaque</span> of Orani South ES (Internet Literacy); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marijoy B. Mendoza & June Servera </span>of Mariveles NHS-Cabcaben (Accomodation); <span style="font-weight: bold;">Celia A. Ramos</span> of Mabatang NHS (Finance & Registration) and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Edgardo Jesus S. Basa II</span> of Orani NHS (Technical Support).<br /><br />The participants were required to produce outputs based on the policy that NO OUTPUT - NO CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION. Luckily they end up with quality outputs and acquired ICT skills that will definitely improve their potentials as teachers of digital age.<br /><br />The Division of Bataan required participants to conduct echo trainings in their respective schools and districts provided that they will properly coordinate with their respective District Office and the Division Office.<br /><br />After their echo trainings, another Division Level Training will be held this November about Digital Test Construction and the production of Instructional Video Materials (IVMs) using Power Director.<br /></div>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-10964093230687976172008-08-26T16:41:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:22:54.310-07:00Consultation Workshop on ICT4E<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbtC2ToCLUAtbPEB7FI8qacc_1JBFyySxG8T4kD-v6hIjA8GuedktZD77SwFI80kHBvMWW5F6SLAwFmUJiBgWar-EeeSro3eqHGptOsoSGUWq5WPk7V0auETfVw8GsZxfoCkY_tlESwU/s1600-h/ICT4E+Bataan.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbtC2ToCLUAtbPEB7FI8qacc_1JBFyySxG8T4kD-v6hIjA8GuedktZD77SwFI80kHBvMWW5F6SLAwFmUJiBgWar-EeeSro3eqHGptOsoSGUWq5WPk7V0auETfVw8GsZxfoCkY_tlESwU/s400/ICT4E+Bataan.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238997649505350930" border="0" /></a>Last August 24-27, 2008 at Teachers' Camp, Baguio City, DepED Central Office conducted the ICT for Education (ICT4E) Consultation Workshop for DepED Officials, teachers, parents and students and the ReimaginED Series for Regional Directors, Bureau Chiefs and School Superintendents of Regions I, II, III and CAR.<br /><br />DepED-Bataan was represented by Mr. Jessie D. Ferrer, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; Miss Estrella S. dela Rosa, ES1 Science Elementary; Mrs. Estrella C. Tuazon, ES1 ALS; and Mr. Edgar E. Garcia ES1 ICT.<br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/EDGEGA%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" />The ICT4E is directed towards the students. It aims to lead the students to be proficient, adaptable lifelong learners where ICT plays a major role in creating a new and improved model of teaching and learning where education happens anytime, anywhere. The successful implementation of the ICT Strategic Plan for the Philippines will lead to the commencement of exciting new era in education. Such success will require close cooperation among education stakeholders including the parents and the wider community. <br /><br /></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_2" spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-10.95pt;margin-top:71.35pt;width:467.6pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\EDGEGA~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.emz" title=""> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style="position: absolute; z-index: 1; margin-left: -14px; margin-top: 95px; width: 623px; height: 177px;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/EDGEGA%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" shapes="Picture_x0020_2" height="177" width="623" /></span><!--[endif]-->The training on DepED ReimaginED on the other hand aims to familiarize the regional and division education leadership on the various ICT tools available for them and undergo hands-on exercises on the use of said tools.</p> <br /><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/EDGEGA%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/EDGEGA%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" />DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-45245318108288687512008-07-06T22:22:00.000-07:002008-07-06T23:16:06.344-07:00APPES - Accreditation Program for Public Elementary Schools<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdtPpCEL6X7ydzTsegmUDr58LmpaicUrVrjpcba9z6VAg7CbkJyBlSSgicp9MAzr2YII2RstFbuGpHTd12rsV0EgWGMX2HNhDzP4Yucz0Bl0FI5VlToKOXsW9dI-RZyZQt9ZN4wvsqzY/s1600-h/APPES+pic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdtPpCEL6X7ydzTsegmUDr58LmpaicUrVrjpcba9z6VAg7CbkJyBlSSgicp9MAzr2YII2RstFbuGpHTd12rsV0EgWGMX2HNhDzP4Yucz0Bl0FI5VlToKOXsW9dI-RZyZQt9ZN4wvsqzY/s400/APPES+pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220151811274677282" border="0" /></a><br />In line with the implementation of the Accreditation Program for Public Elementary Schools (APPES) in School Based Management (SBM), the Elementary Education Division (EED) of DepED Region III conducted the training of Regional/Division APPES Acreditors last June 30 to July 3, 2008 at the Regional Educational Learning Center (RELC) in Pulungbulu, Angeles City.<br /><br />The training aims to train the Education Supervisors in evaluating elementary schools along the APPES criteria and to provide technical assistance to SBM implementing schools.<br /><br />DepED-Bataan participants and their component area are:<br /><ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Elenita O. Dador</li><ul><li>School Head Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Miss Estrella S. dela Rosa</li><ul><li>Teacher Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Leticia A. Orpiano</li><ul><li>Learner Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Jose D. Reyes</li><ul><li>Curriculum & Instruction Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Carolina L. Sugpatan</li><ul><li>School Assessment Program Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Edgar E. Garcia</li><ul><li>School Plant & Facilities Component<br /> </li></ul><li style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Erlinda E. Gatdula</li><ul><li>Community Partnership Component</li></ul></ul>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-25521559736702221622008-06-15T19:36:00.000-07:002008-06-15T20:33:21.778-07:00DEDP - Division Education Development Plan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92XPCryCZCxnl9JCnJc4e-WHQsUZNXjBHFOGqKmngd7RYRppO6h9M3u5kjsbFyB2YkB9YFau3zLthW9ePmXimS2xrEU0rPTVscmhjpZjqhyKxOd0hUtC7WbioibMKIDjI1UcAXZV_uKM/s1600-h/delegates.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92XPCryCZCxnl9JCnJc4e-WHQsUZNXjBHFOGqKmngd7RYRppO6h9M3u5kjsbFyB2YkB9YFau3zLthW9ePmXimS2xrEU0rPTVscmhjpZjqhyKxOd0hUtC7WbioibMKIDjI1UcAXZV_uKM/s400/delegates.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212317257562794914" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">In keeping with the mission to improve the delivery of basic education and in line with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">School Based Management (SBM) implementation</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Department of Education (DepED) </span>through the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Division Education Development Plan (DEDP) </span>at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in Tagaytay City last June 13-14, 2008, </span>the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span>following DepED Bataan Officials and Personnel attended the said training-workshop:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span> </div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Mr. Jessie D. Ferrer, </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Asst. Schools Division Superintendent<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Edgar E. Garcia, </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Education Supervisor I, ICT<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mrs. Josefina T. Naguit, </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Division Planning Officer II<br /><br /></span>The activity aims to enhance the competencies of the Divisions in formulating development plans. Specifically, the participants are expected to:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> a. </span>identify issues and problems that affect effective and efficient delivery of basic education services in the Division;<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">b. </span>develop awareness and capability in accomplishing report cards in the Division, District, School, Community Learning Centers, including Improvement Areas and Plan Requirements;<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">c. </span>formulate a shared Vision, Mission and determine Strategic Goals and Objectives;<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">d. </span>review organizational structure to determine ability to accomplish and to deliver the plan;<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">e. </span>formulate Monitoring and Evaluation Plans and the advocacy framework to ensure commitment of stakeholders; and<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">f. </span>produce a validated DEDP<br /><br />By the end of the 6-month period, all divisions shall have prepared a validated and accepted DEDP with the following contents:<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >- Executive Summary</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;"><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;">- Division Situational Overview<br />- </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;">Division Situational Analysis<br />- </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;">Division Strategic Plans<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;">- Division Implementation Plans<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color:black;">- Monitoring & Evaluation<br /><br /><br />DEDP comprises the following phases</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" > :<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phase 1 - </span>Data Gathering, Validation and Interpretation (June 13-14, 2008)<br /> Orientation: 2 Days<br /> Practicum: 2 months<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phase 2 - </span>Strategic Planning (August 16-22, 2008)<br /> Workshop: 7 Days<br /> Practicum: 1 month<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phase 3 - </span>Planning for Implementation<br /> </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" > Workshop: 6 Days</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><br /> Practicum: 2 months</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phase 4 - </span>Gearing for Implementation<br /> </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >Distribution of Handbooks<br /><br />The first Phase practicum shall start immediately on June 16, 2008 and ends on August 16, 2008. Each division are expected to:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1.</span> Organize Division Planning Committee (DPC)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. </span>Conduct Orientation, Gather Data and Validate Data<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. </span>Prepare the following requirements for Phase 2:<span style="font-size:36;"><span style=""></span><span style=""></span></span><span style=";font-size:36;color:black;" ></span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">- </span>Data & Prioritization Map<br />- Division Consolidated Report</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Card<br />- Identified Problems<br />- District Consolidated Core Values and Vision Elements<br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-size:28;color:black;" ></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ></span>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-29753580405709987322008-06-15T16:47:00.000-07:002008-06-15T17:48:50.072-07:00DepEd Excels Scholars Batch 2 Class 25<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3c0SfYRswgxUjmxMU1iv9H57VQ9DNFEELNxoQcRlZpm6LacyP8FpZagtyC0tnLhzr7IaF3CzTmmhCmZupnk8T5TfCdwmMmMQ68shYzk4u_HMnw4pxn6UKtMAzL4XniEymnXknaPcTo8/s1600-h/Picture2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3c0SfYRswgxUjmxMU1iv9H57VQ9DNFEELNxoQcRlZpm6LacyP8FpZagtyC0tnLhzr7IaF3CzTmmhCmZupnk8T5TfCdwmMmMQ68shYzk4u_HMnw4pxn6UKtMAzL4XniEymnXknaPcTo8/s400/Picture2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212273448755356226" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Instructional and Curricular Excellence in School Leadership for <st1:place st="on">Southeast Asia</st1:place> is a short course package of SEAMEO INNOTECH for elementary and secondary school administrators on developing instructional and curriculum development leadership. It addresses the need to develop and strengthen the school head’s role as an instructional leader in promoting or improving the quality of teaching or learning in his/her school.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>The following school heads who are scholars of the ICeXCELS, gained the expected instructional leadership competencies in the 50 hours SEAMEO INNOTECH course on ICeXCELS conducted via flexible learning modality and through (IFLEX INNOTECH Flexible Learning Management<span style=""> </span>System) of SEAMEO INNOTECH, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines from January 07 to February 01, 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Modesta B. Abrantes, </span></b></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">ESP I-</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Abucay North ES, Abucay, Bataan</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Juanita C. Canlas,</span></b></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> ESP I-</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Luakan ES, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Arlene S. Carlos,</span></b></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">ESP I-</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Sto. Niño ES, <span style=""> </span>Purok 7, Sto. Niño, Dinalupihan, <st1:place st="on">Bataan</st1:place></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Dr. Luisa M. Isidro,</span></b></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">SSP I-</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Jose C. Payumo Jr. Mem. HS,</span><span style="font-size:85%;">Naparing, Dinalupihan, <st1:place st="on">Bataan</st1:place></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Villamor B. Magat,</span></b></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> SSHT III-</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Mariveles NHS, TESDA Road, San Carlos, Mariveles, Bataan</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Lourdes A. Nuguid,<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-style: italic;">ESP II</span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">-</span><span style="font-size:85%;">Lamao ES, Lamao, Limay, Bataan<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization REGIONAL CENTER for EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY ( SEAMEO INNOTECH ) offers ICeXCELS, Innovative Course intended for Southeast Asian School Administrators and Managers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>The former DepED-Bataan SDS, Dr. Flordeliza R. Magday (now: Asst. Regional Director of DepED-NCR), selected two secondary and four elementary school principals in the Division of Bataan, and in the Division of Balanga City, four elementary school principals were also participated.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">There were 100 participants in the DepEd eXCELS Batch 2 class 25 in the Region III. Through the scholarship program, the Department of Education sponsors the enrolment of the school heads to the ICeXCELS Program.<br />All DepEd eXCELS learners are scholars of the Department of Education.<span style=""> </span>Thus, the program was renamed<span style=""> </span>DepEd eXCELS.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>The DepEd Central Office, with Dr. Mario L. Ramirez, Regional Director, DepEd Region III, and Dr. Magdalena Roque, Assistant Regional Director, DepEd Region III, conducted the one day seminar in Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga, aims to orient the learners on the course focuses on Leading Curriculum and Instructional Processes. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Second day seminar was held in Angeles University and hands on session activities and other information based on the course were facilitated to the learners by the energetic support staff, DepEd eXCELS team.The DepEd eXCELS scholars of the Department of Education received learning package composed of two self-learning modules and immediately study at their own pace and preferred time and place.<span style=""> </span>The content of these two self-modules are: (1) Affirm the Instructional Leadership Roles and Functions of a School Heads and ( 2 ) Lead Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>A face-to-face orientation was scheduled to give learners an overview of the course and opportunity to make clarifications prior to start of the study. The learner’s<span style=""> </span>orientation was successfully done, while the learning packages distributed to them.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>In this course, learners managed their time such that they finished one module in two weeks and two modules in four weeks.<span style=""> </span>During this period, apart from studying the print modules, learners checked on the IFLEX for discussion forums.<span style=""> </span>Learners participated in the discussion forums and interact with fellow learners and their tutor. They had a maximum of two (2) weeks to complete one module.<span style=""> </span>Since there are two modules they should finished the course in four (4) weeks. Approximately two (2) weeks after the completion of the course, the individual rating of learners were released.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>It is anticipated that the learners finished the course in 50 hours.<span style=""> </span>This includes self-study of the modules, participation in online discussions, and preparation and submission of module activities and assignments, which are part of the learning portfolio.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>Built-in-feedback for most of the module activities were provided by the tutor, Madam Fines. However, the final course requirements such as: ( module assignments, reflection paper, action plan and post-course self-rating competency checklist) were submitted by the learners either in hard or soft copy to the tutor for evaluation. After the long day session, learners were given a written feedback in the form of qualitative narratives by their respective tutors for their learning outputs.<span style=""> </span>They were also received a rating for each major requirement and for their participation in discussion groups.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>Finally, the most waited time and great day drew closer last June 5, 2008, the DepEd eXCELS Revalida and Graduation Ceremonies at Pearl Hall, SEAMEO INNOTECH was realized. <span style=""> </span>Learners were informed of their respective interviewers for the Revalida and it was started at 8:30 am and ended at 2:00 pm.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>There were three panelists in one table and asked the learners individually questions regarding their outputs. Seventy eight out of one hundred participants passed the given interview. Graduation Ceremonies started at 2:30 pm with the opening remarks headed by Dr. Erlinda C. Pefianco, Director SEAMEO INNOTECH, and Dr. Mario L. Ramirez, Regional Director, DepEd Region III, and Dr. Magdalena Roque, Assistant Regional Director, DepEd Region III, conveyed a short message.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>One of the graduates of each group presented the reflection.<span style=""> </span>Closing remarks was given by Mr. Pierangelo B. Alejo, Head, Flexible Learning Solution Unit and awarding of Certificate of Competence to the Graduates followed.<span style=""> </span>The ceremony ended at 4 pm.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>We can say that this Graduation Ceremony is a remarkable and a great moment that we experienced in our whole life. Received our heartfelt gratitude to our tutors, Madam Fines, Ma’am Joan and Sir Pierre, for being with us for the past four sessions. With the concept gained in this course and the constant online chat with madam Fines and the learners, we can say that we can be a transformational leader, a leader who can inspire and drive for a change in the organization, serving as a strong model with high reputation, motivator and sources of inspiration.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>Thank you so much, Madam Fines for being an excellent tutor.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>God bless!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=""> </span>Prepared by: <b>LUISA M. ISIDRO, Ph.D. <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></b><span style="font-style: italic;">SSP I, JC Payumo NHS</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-82581744193996394042008-05-28T17:02:00.000-07:002008-05-29T03:23:22.084-07:00Microsoft WindowsLive@Edu Training<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2S0Ah50PH9PhGmbvo-pAYPmBlrcB4U2DxoIBwHqb4aX-t_gvQOa3Cb9oY-XJKvRgtKEESJZxuL25pBu75ookMd-ZmWy3OHyPevULnmVx7DOAcC1b9JTZCprbGCeFO-tdtprYz6DLdlU/s1600-h/Bataan+delegates.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205735176704868642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2S0Ah50PH9PhGmbvo-pAYPmBlrcB4U2DxoIBwHqb4aX-t_gvQOa3Cb9oY-XJKvRgtKEESJZxuL25pBu75ookMd-ZmWy3OHyPevULnmVx7DOAcC1b9JTZCprbGCeFO-tdtprYz6DLdlU/s400/Bataan+delegates.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div><div>DepED Central Office conducted a 2-day workshop entitled <strong>"ICT <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7J-y29rFTO7LvSfVK6rS5ZMUFJFKw1QQxaFZwAiGG_KHvyNcFlV08GBY_gG3ETIjxe0IBpntsg6DYkoXk_tv9JEktuPVkH8tZsYwbrHvwg7ZyGXzf94jOXzi7KDMyyCM5Wr-1e7y5bo/s1600-h/100_3279.JPG"></a>Coordinators' Competency Training on Basic Computer Operations and Email Accounts Provisioning thru Microsoft </strong><a href="mailto:Live@Edu"><strong>Live@Edu</strong></a><strong> for DepED Pilot Regions III and IV-A</strong> last May 28-29, 2008 at the Regional Science High School, SBMA, Olongapo City.<br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The 2-day training aims to orient the participants on the basic computer operations and literacy skills; provide participants with the teacher email accounts and the use of basic email operations; and introduce the use of the Microsoft Network (MSN) spaces and environment. </div><br /><div align="justify">In this regard, the following teachers and principals together with the Division ICT Supervisor, Mr. Edgar E. Garcia attended the said training-workshop: </div><br /><div align="justify">1. Jeolfa G. Reyes, ESP II - Limay ES</div><div align="justify">2. Ruel D. Lingad, ESP I - Bangal ES </div><div align="justify">3. Maritess DR. Bandong, T3 - Orani North ES </div><div align="justify">4. Marijoy B. Mendoza, T3 - Mariveles NHS-Cabcaben </div><div align="justify">5. Onofre M. Aquino Jr., T1 - Pagalanggang NHS</div><br /><p align="justify">The participants were requested to bring WIFI enabled laptop with genuine MS Windows Operating System and MS Office Applications. Likewise they were advised to bring softcopies of the list of teaching and non-teaching staff and list of students from grades 4 to 6 and 1st to 4th year levels of the respective schools/station of the participants. </p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">The expenses for board and lodging, training materials were borne by <em>Microsoft Philippines, Inc., </em>while travel expenses of the participants were charged to local funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. </p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">The registration started in an organized manner at 7:00 AM at the Regional Science High School gym followed by a nutritious breakfast at nearby mess hall. A short opening program was hosted by RSHS teacher with the Schools Division Superintendent of Olongapo City.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">Hands on session activities were facillitated by the energetic <em>ITWorks</em> personalities and Microsoft experts with their interns from De La Salle University where they gave focus on the following skills: </p><p align="justify">1. Activating teacher.deped.gov.ph email address;</p><p align="justify">2. Using teacher.deped email (sending, receiving, forwarding, etc.);</p><p align="justify">3. Using MSN Spaces; and </p><p align="justify">4. Joining PIL website using teacher.deped email</p><p align="justify">5. Data cleansing of list of students and deped personnel</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">After the long day session, participants' basic skill in computer was assessed through a self-operated automated test. The group was divided into 3 batches to have a 1:1 examinee-computer provision. Basically, the test measured one's computer operation and literacy skills. The thirty-five item challenge lasted up to <strong>1o:00 in the evening</strong> and everybody found it something innovative and challenging. </p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">As a way of consoling trainees' mind and spirit, they were confined in a soul-refreshing Subic Holiday Villas located near the training venue. </p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify"><strong>Day 2</strong> of the training was a continuation of Assessment and Data Cleansing. The staff also provided extra activities to reinforce learnings acquired in the previous sessions. The batch of trainees was concluded by the training staff as the best batch based on the result of the assessment conducted and on their active participation showed during the training sessions. </p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">In trainee's point of view.....using a scale of 1-10, the group from the Division of Bataan strongly agreed that the training can be rated 10 describing its content, foods, accommodation and resource speakers. The group may further recommend that the computerization program of the government in all public elementary and secondary schools should be given priority to enhance basic instruction as to attain the Department of Educations' ultimate goal and that is to provide quality Education For All. </p><p align="justify"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">contributed by:</span> Ruel D. Lingad, ESP I-Bangal ES (Dinalupihan West District)</span></em></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="justify"></p></div></div></div>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766987083493271843.post-5390080334884959342008-04-29T00:30:00.000-07:002008-05-28T20:11:06.618-07:00Harnessing ICT in Education<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDfyNLaBTSUVZ7ZkuQ22IQ77QEaXn-2wrE9qTwXngQc82u4AQ_gSg9nOpKZmmwOYUKK0yKX2XTzyVQzdxeOeJpX1uzli8BY7eIkp3Cj7rTloddSMvokpoestHxJwm6tycu93cfOwxNWU/s1600-h/Jesli2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203391696519282898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDfyNLaBTSUVZ7ZkuQ22IQ77QEaXn-2wrE9qTwXngQc82u4AQ_gSg9nOpKZmmwOYUKK0yKX2XTzyVQzdxeOeJpX1uzli8BY7eIkp3Cj7rTloddSMvokpoestHxJwm6tycu93cfOwxNWU/s320/Jesli2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><i>Keynote Address delivered by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">DepEd Secretary Jesli A. Lapus</span> at the Second Philippine Elementary School Principals Association (PESPA) Luzon Chapter Summit, February 13, 2008 at Island Cove, Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite</i><br /><br /><i><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></i><o:p></o:p>Let me begin with a guessing game. What country is home to countless dedicated teachers, superior public and private schools and the best system of colleges and universities in the world and yet, in an information and technology-based global economy, this country has miserably failed to equip its young people and its workforce with the skills they need to succeed personally and support the competitive economy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">This same country’s public education system has not been updated in the last one hundred years where more than 30 percent of its students do not graduate from high school. Again, this country does not have national standards or national assessments that apply to all students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Ladies and gentlemen, I am referring to the mighty United States of America. The state of affairs in American educational landscape was reported no less by the US Chamber of Commerce in 2006. But I do not mean to put down America. Far from it. I just wanted to emphasize the need to take a look at our own education models and reassess whether we need to retool in order to meet the challenges of the Age of Information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Brazilian educator Eduardo Chaves emphasized the need for innovation in education, especially in the context of the tremendous technological advancements in the last few years. Chaves stressed that— every time society changes drastically and profoundly, education needs to change as well. Sadly, standardized education is increasingly out of sync with society. And education is no longer effective in preparing young people for the challenges of the new world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">According to Chaves, schools are required to provide real innovation—one that demands thoughtful, purposeful change that creates an environment wherein the school empowers educators and students to realize their full potential.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">For a country like the Philippines there has to be a Transformation. This requires change that goes beyond existing structures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Despite the transformation of our world, education remains the same</span></p><ul><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Education is viewed as content delivery</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The Curriculum is the organized content to be delivered</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Teachers are content deliverers</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Teaching is the method of delivering content</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The Classroom is the location of deliver of content</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The Class is the time of segmented delivery of content</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Students are recipient or absorbers of content</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Learning is the absorption or assimilation of content</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Evaluation is the assessment of content retention</span></div></li><li><div class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">And The School is the environment where all this takes place<o:p></o:p></span></div></li></ul><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We need a new concept of education. We need a new understanding of learning. We need a new understanding of the role of teachers. And we need a new view of the function of schools in society. Schools must become truly creative and innovative organizations so that they can become true Learning Organizations as powerful learning environments. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Of course, there are risks in innovating. But there are also enormous risks in not innovating in a world that is undergoing radical transformation. As I have pointed out earlier, we have to look beyond the power of these technologies to improve our lives. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We too must take into account that our world is dependent so much on these technologies that to ignore them will not only prevent us from being competitive globally— it may actually render us incompetent and powerless in the coming years. Without a doubt, we must transform education. And without a doubt, we can transform education through technology itself. Ladies and gentlemen—as educators, teachers and mentors, we must take the lead in promoting the use of technology in and out of our schools.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Recent technological advancements have created a host of learning opportunities for every Filipino. High speed broadband Internet connection is fast becoming the standard even in Third World countries. To the average Filipino, this means learning opportunities far beyond the limitations of our local libraries. And as we look at the possibilities of distance learning, we can expect more technology-based learning opportunities for Filipinos in the very near future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">At the threshold of this knowledge-based society are new opportunities for employment. Our ability to harness our intellectual and technological abilities determines whether or not we can become the knowledge workers of the future. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Technology is no longer a luxury—it is now the standard. All this, of course, has a profound impact on our education system. From a curriculum standpoint, we must now ask ourselves—What do we teach? And from a pedagogical standpoint, we must now ask ourselves—how do we teach?<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">What do we teach in this Digital Age? How do we teach in this Digital Age?<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Beyond the three R’s, we are required to provide an education that can empower all Filipinos to become competitive in this Digital Age. Yes, we need to provide the 21st Century Skills of Digital Age Literacy, Inventive Thinking, Effective Communication and High Productivity. At the same time, if we are to prepare ourselves to become successful in the 21st Century, we must recognize the need to go beyond Traditional Teaching Methods. As many of you know, these teaching methods evolved as far back as the Industrial Age they were developed to merely satisfy the need for workers with knowledge and basic skills appropriate for manufacturing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">To meet the challenges of the 21st Century, we need to evolve from this teacher-led instructional model where learners are mere consumers of information and knowledge to a learner-led personalized model where learners are also producers of information and knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Needless to say, technology plays a major role in creating this new and improved model of teaching and learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Through technology, education happens anytime, anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">It is with this vision that we are pursuing what we call ICT4E—the Department of Education’s ICT for Education Agenda. We believe that it is not enough to simply provide computers with internet connection in the classroom and hope—that somehow—learning will occur. We need a comprehensive response to the challenges—and opportunities— given to us by these new technologies. We need an encompassing strategy that is backed by sound policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Beyond this, we have been pushing for the use of satellite-based distance education, so that we can provide high quality educational materials to the millions of underserved school children living in the most far-flung areas of our archipelago.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Convinced about the global prescription that the integration of ICT in basic education for instructional purposes and governance is now a standard rather than an afterthought, we have been accelerating various successful ICT interventions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We use ICT to deliver technology-based education, not only in terms of computers but by using what is available in the community including radio, television, cassette tapes, human resources – all meant to come up with blended or hi-breed learning solutions to problems of access and quality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">DepED also continues to integrate ICT in basic education in cooperation with Department of Trade and Industry and in partnership with stakeholders in the private sector. This initiative provided 4,712 public high schools with computer laboratories of which 1,149 have internet connection. Also, computer hardware, software and course wares were made available to public secondary and selected elementary schools and community learning centers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">In addition, there are various educational programs supported by DepED’s development partners like Knowledge Channel in 1,800 schools, Text to Teach by Nokia in 300 elementary schools, PCs for Public Schools with DTI, GiL@S Project in 1,700 schools, Smart Schools Project in 52 schools, E-Media in 8,000 schools and Classmate PCs and the REIMAGINED Seminar Series sponsored by Intel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We also count on ICT to speed up our training and development activities at a standard quality. The method of cascading training dilutes the substance of the training program. With ICT, however, we are assured of the highest quality program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Moreover, we are working towards using ICT to effectively govern the entire bureaucracy. Employing management information systems and computer-based operations, we look forward to the day when we can systematize our operations and promote internal efficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We therefore welcome this forum that aims to deepen our executives’ understanding and appreciation of the critical role of information and communication technology in our work at the Department of Education. Our goal is to come together to achieve a certain and common level of understanding of ICT and its role in the delivery of educational services. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I know that some of us may not be that technology savvy. But that is ok. This is not so much about the technical side of the ICT but more on the idea of embracing ICT as an indispensable tool in our kind of work. Technology is here to stay. We cannot afford to just brush it aside. We have no choice but to fully harness its power to our advantage. We must recognize that ICT in education is a huge investment for our government. It is therefore proper that we leave no chance for error or wastage. More than just cursory knowledge, we should be able to navigate through these technologies. We should have clear understanding of how automated systems are normally conceptualized, designed, procured, developed, installed and most importantly, used to the maximum benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">It is essential that the technology— and the know-how— be not limited to just a few individuals. Dapat marami ang makaintindi— marami ang maka-appreciate— so we can implement it well and really optimize its benefits. This, quite naturally, requires a paradigm shift on the part of some of our executives— those who are dependent on our subordinates and our resident ICT guys for their ICT needs. It’s time to move out of our comfort zone. It expects of us greater engagement and more focused involvement. If we require our teachers to be ICT-capable then all the more we, the executives of this Department, need to be equally ICT-adept.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">We cannot escape the march of technology. Either we ride the crest or be swept away into the sidelines. Technology will not go away, it will never slow down. It can only become more sophisticated. I therefore enjoin you to take an active part in the discussions. Ask questions. Be involved. Be critical— but do so in the spirit of constructive collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">As we look at a bright future for our young learners , let us move forward with passion for their cause, faith in humanity’s capacity to survive and endure and trust in the power of technology to speed up our march towards progress.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><p class="content" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p></o:p></p>DepED Division of Bataan - ICThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15914719563165842752noreply@blogger.com0