IBM eMentor has Changed the Landscape of Teaching

Dear All -

It has been a long while. Thanks for keeping me in the loophole esp. on the developments of the IBM eMentor Program. I'd like to take this opportunity to:

1) Congratulate everyone for a job well done! The winners deserved acknowledgment for their hard work and perseverance, and the rest of the group remain "agents of change" . Please continue to spread the new skills acquired through the program to your students, and the rest of the community. With these little steps, we can hope for a "domino-effect" as more and more teachers learn from you and your continuous growth as teachers/mentors. One year has passed and everything has been spinning off really fast, but knowledge and the skills that you will impart to the future generation of leaders will remain a huge factor towards peace & development of Mindanao. Again, kudos!

2) Express my gratitude for everyone, for remembering me as one of the pillars in the implementation of the pilot program of the IBM eMentor in Mindanao. Muchas gracias!

3) Let you know that I'm just an email away. My contact info (mobile number/email add) remains the same so please keep in touch.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

Best regards,
Maej

Congratulations!!!

IBM eMentor Scholarship Program
Recognition and Awards Night
December 06, 2006, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Grand Caprice, Limketkai Drive, Cagayan De Oro City

Top eMentor Scholars

1. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – First Place
2. Ms. Caroline T. Marohom – Second Place
3. Ms. Nor-Ain M. Ampang – Third Place

Top Ten (10) eMentor Scholars

1. Maryam Q. Manalundong – 1st
2. Caroline T. Marohom – 2nd
3. Nor-ain M. Ampang – 3rd
4. Arnold B. Asotigue – 4th
5. Aquil S. Andog – 5th
6. Rheinjohn A. Sampang – 6th
7. Saliah Datucali H. Amin – 7th
8. Mariam A. Sunggod – 8th
9. Ma. Venus P. Aman – 9th
10. Floravel K. Ambas – 10th

Special Awards:

1. Ms. Caroline T. Marohom – Best in Classroom Demonstrations
2. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – Best Teacher’s Portfolio
3. Mr. Camaro T. Edzraphil - Simplest Use of Technology to Achieve Maximum Impact
4. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – Over-all Best On-line Discussant
5. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – Best On-line Discussant – IBM MentorPlace
6. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – Best On-line Discussant – IBM Yahoo group
7. Mr. Aquil S. Andog – Best On-line Discussant – IBM eMentor blogspot
8. Ms. Maryam Q. Manalundong – Best Trainer

Certificate of Participation:

1. Kusain M. Abas
2. Leticia S. Adjarail
3. Ma. Venus P. Aman
4. Floravel K. Ambas
5. Saliah Datucali H. Amin
6. Nor-ain M. Ampang
7. Aquil S. Andog
8. Arnold B. Asotigue
9. Achmad I. Dimalutang
10. Camaro T. Edzraphil
11. Arnel B. Hajan
12. Renette H. Jecostan
13. Aidyl Jeffrey A. Jikiri
14. Florida D. Maddie
15. Ma. Corazon G. Maguate
16. Mayleen P. Malagamba
17. Maryam Q. Manalundong
18. Caroline T. Marohom
19. Barbara Ann E. Pangcoga
20. Ranilo R. Remonde
21. Jemima O. Ruiz
22. Rheinjohn A. Sampang
23. Mariam A. Sunggod
24. Reynald L. Sykimte
25. Arlene M. Tawan
26. Ricardo B. Tarro
27. Nazer K. Usman

Certification of Completion:

1. Maryam Q. Manalundong
2. Caroline T. Marohom
3. Nor-ain M. Ampang
4. Arnold B. Asotigue
5. Aquil S. Andog
6. Rheinjohn A. Sampang
7. Saliah Datucali H. Amin
8. Mariam A. Sunggod
9. Ma. Venus P. Aman
10. Floravel K. Ambas
11. Ms. Barbara Ann E. Pangcoga
12. Ms. Jemima Ruiz

Words of Gratitude...

Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Rahiim...(In the Name of God, The Beneficient, The Merciful). Alhamdullillah-ir Rabiil Aalamiin...(Praise be to God)!

Assalamo Alaikom...(Greetings of Peace to everyone)!

To the sponsors of the IBM eMentor Scholarship Program: IBM Philippines, EduQuest, Inc., USAID-GEM; to Mm Teresita "Tata" Medado, Mm Happy Raagas, Mm Maej Villanueva;

To the MSU Officials: the Action Man and President of the Mindanao State University, Dr. Ricardo F. De Leon, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Colonel Romeo Magsalos, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Nasroden B. Guro, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Macabangkit P. Ati, our very own Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs External Studies, Dr. Malawi A. Panambulan, my ever supportive principal, Prof. Manis M. Didatar with our Assistant Principal, Prof. Lawan M. Lawi, to my students and co-teachers;

To Sir Abet Datu-dacula;

To our Mentors: Sir Garsh and Sir Meoh;

To my family, my children and most especially to my ever loving and understanding husband, Raquib A. Manalundong, for his moral support and encouragement;

To all IBM eMentor Scholars especially the MSU Group: Ms. No-rain, Ms. Sal, Ms. Yam, Ms. Venus, Ms. Barbs, Sir Arnold and Sir Acsie; and above all

To Almighty ALLAH, Most Gracious, most Merciful;

To all the people behind my success as an IBM eMentor Scholar;

My sincerest gratitude to all!

Being one of the IBM eMentor Scholars, great changes, opportunities and blessings in my life as a teachers have come my way. But...the journey of an IBM eMentor Scholar is not easy. From the selection process to the rigid training...up to the implementation that we have gone through, the joy and laughter; sadness and tears, feelings of nervousness and sometimes "mental block"...even sleepness nights with my co-IBM eMentor Scholars (MSU Group)...but all of these experiences are repaid by our students who have been the intrument of reaching and achieving our goals and objectives as an IBM eMentor Scholar. The wandered eyes and the puzzled face of every student in our class especially during their first view of learning using the power of technology, every smile of a student that cracked into their lips...serves as an inspiration to us to continue our struggle in teaching and learning process of our students. Their only wish is that...every subject or even even every class discussion be done through the computer technolgy.

Soar high eMentors! Spread the knowledge and skills we've got from this program especially from Sir Meoh and Sir Garsh. For they have empowered us with the best tools and skills to fully exploit technology as an instructional tool. Let's open our classrooms to a world of new discovery and learning. Our time has come to make technology based teaching and learning a meaningful experience for every student of ours. Good Luck for a new beginning!

Thank you and Congratulations to all!

Maryam Q. Manalundong
IBM eMentor Scholarship