An Opportunity to Network with Other Teachers

Dear eMentors,

I had the chance to see Mr. Arnold Asotigue when I dropped by Iligan City for a night (I was in town for another training activity). I requested Sir Arnold to meet me in Iligan Computer Institute since I was meeting Mr. Zosimo Gomez, a Cisco Local Academy instructor (also trained under the GEM-CLIC Program) there anyway. I saw it as a good opportunity to introduce Sir Arnold to the other teachers adept to ICT integration and learned that it was a good move since it fostered an "instant camaraderie" among the teachers. Since Iligan City has created their own core teacher trainers, it would be great to have these group "brush elbows" with the IBM eMentors for exposure. I realized that learning can take place in a simple conversation.
We went to MSU-IIT as well and learned that there are teachers (from there), too,who were able to accomplish their "portfolios". Would love to share the names and contact info of teachers from Iligan to you all, eMentors, so you can establish a very good network of peers who are also in the same line that you are in.

Til then, I'm still reviewing all the articles forwarded to me by Sir Meoh. Please keep on writing articles even if there's no deadline yet ;-) (you'll never know when you'll need it!)

Ciao!
Maej

Math_tech_nics Corner....

It seems that everybody is busy nurturing the long summer vacation...just a few reminder with all the mathematicians of the IBM eMentor Scholars, do you agree with the title of our math corner that I have sent to sir Meoh for approval? That is, our math corner section in our newsletter will be "Math_tech_nics", approved ba sa inyo? I hope so. Please send also your suggestions and articles that would make our section more alive. Thanks and more power to all the IBM eMentor Scholars, to the people of EduQuest, to the people of IBM-Philippines, to the people of GEM-CLIC, to the people of USAID and most especially to Sir Meoh and Sir Garsh. You've made our world of teaching profession more active and enjoyable.

Ms. Marie

MSU-Balindong Summer Bound Class...

MSU-Balindong is continually using modern technology in classroom instruction even during Summer Bound Classes. My students are more participative whenever I integrate my classroom discussion with modern technology especially my geometry class. Because, whenever we use the projector, they can see the figures or drawings clearly and because of the colorful designs they are made more interested.

Prof. Anabelie Valdez, my co-teacher: Science major, who have tried to integrate modern technology in her class this summer has enjoyed using it and so with her students because of the impact that her topic brings to her students as they made some activities especially when she opened the interactive game about their topic: Food Chain.

I hope I can activate all my co-teachers to integrate modern technology in their classroom instruction.

Ms. Marie

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

by: Ms. Ma. Corazon G. Maguate
Parang National High School

The possibility to use technology in the classroom to make learning had inspired me to do further research especially in the Web. However, despite the positive outlook towards the program, there are several setbacks that threaten the project most. These are:

- Non availability of Internet connection in the school – this would mean that I have to do all the research during non-school days and compete with the Café’ users especially so students flock themselves in this areas doing their things.

- Electric provider (MAGELCO) – the electric provider had threatened to cut-off their services to the Municipality of Parang because of high company loss.

Nevertheless, I am sure that integrating technology in the classroom could change the attitude of the students toward learning.

For the English eMentors

Hello everyone! Sir RJ and Sir Jeff, I just wanna ask if you have already written your article to be published in our newsletter. I have in mind to name our English Corner as GrammaTech ........ It's grammar and technology ......... This means that we, English teachers, can teach grammar and other things about English in different ways through technology. It's just a proposed title for the English Corner. Regards to everyone! Lanao group, you owe us something. You didnt attend our online conference this day. Lagot kayo!!!!!!!!!!!! Heheheheheheh.....

MSU-Balindong Launched Computer Literacy Program

The MSU_Balindong Community College Extension Campus has successfully launched The Computer Literacy Program designed for the faculties and staff last April 30, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. The said training is conducted every 1:00 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday from April 30 - May 4 and May 7 - May 11, 2006 due to the on-going Summer Bound Classes. One of the trainees is our very own principal, Prof. Manis M. Didatar.

Trainees were so excited and experienced some kind of challenge in their life. They were amazed as I began introducing them some features about computers. They even wanted to extend their "hands-on" time upon experiencing the thrill and excitement in applying the little knowledge they have in technology.

For the teachers who have advance knowledge, I have tutored them how to apply and integrate technology in classroom instruction. They were so playful upon knowing some special effects using powerpoint.

As our summer classes starts to end, I am doing my best to apply what I have acquired during our training in Davao.

Thanks to all the people who organized such kind of training, especially to the IBM people, EduQuest, GEM-CLIC, USAID and of course to our beloved mentors...Sir Meoh and Sir Garsh...you've played a very important role in our world of teaching.

More power to you all. Wassalam.

Ms. Marie