Thursday, April 20, 2006

monitoring visit with sir meoh

hello ementors.....

we really had a good time with sir meoh. we have gone to the towns of Lanao del Sur and able to see the beauty of the lake. we traveled around the the lake with ementors scholars. how i wish we could expereince that again. thanks to GEM-CLIC AND IBM for that opportunity. but the most exciting part was the knowledge that sir meoh had enhanced. thanks sir meoh we gonna miss you....

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

eMentors' lesson plans uploaded in the GEM site

We are pleased to inform everyone that the lesson plans developed by the eMentors were uploaded in the GEM site for other CLIC teachers to access. We are positive that the lesson plans will reach hundreds of CLIC teachers out there (to date, there are 295 CLIC schools). This is to further inform you that the lesson plans that you will continually develop will be uploaded and will definitely help, motivate, foster a collaborative learning environment within and among CLIC teachers.

For your preview, kindly click on the ff. URL: www.mindanao.org/preview. Click "ENTER" then, click the tab (in blue) "Education". The page will lead you the Education, then click "CLIC Teachers Section".
Important Note: The site is just for preview and will be formally launched on May 2006 (either in the USAID Philippines website or GEM site, we will keep you posted).

With the lesson plans created by the eMentors (and continue to develop over the next months), we are also encouraging other CLIC teachers to share their materials as well. We are hoping that the databank of lesson plans will increase every month through your strong commitment to the IBM eMentor Scholarship Program.

For satellite-connected CLIC Schools

Dear eMentors:

As part of your commitment/pledge as eMentors, may I reiterate the importance of maintaining Internet connection. Most schools are currently OFFLINE either because the school failed to renew their contract beginning the 13th month onwards (CLIC assistance includes free 12 months internet connection, afterwhich the CLIC school commits to pay the subscription based on the PTCA Resolution submitted along with other documents for application) due to non-coordination of ISPs (Internet Service Providers such as AZCommunications, Inc for satellite-connected schools, DCTech for wireless broadband, etc).
Currently, AZCom has a website where all queries re: billing/payment methods will be immediately answered. (URL: www.azcomm.net). Click on the "LIVE HELP" and then, wait for another window to pop with tabs "AZComm Live Chat" and "Leave A Message".
First, click on the tab "Leave A Message" and write your email. Below, there is a space alloted for "Question". Please write the ff: important data which AZCom will need to be able to restore your internet connection:
a) your complete name (mention that you are an IBM eMentor Scholar);
b) complete name of school (municipality, province);
c) current status of your internet connection;
d) contact numbers (please provide 2-3 cellphone numbers and the names of contact person/s);
e) request for billing statement/contract of renewal and state the preferred way of sending it(either via email or available courier in your area).

It is very important that the school renews their contract with AZCom. If, however, the school decides to migrate to another ISP (i.e. Smart Wifi or PLDT DSL is already available in the area), it is important to prompt GEM Program (through me) and inform AZCom right away, otherwise, they will continue to bill you. Prior to migration, bills must be settled first.

I personally asked AZCom not to disconnect all schools (YET) trained under the IBM eMentor Scholarship Program based on the commitment to re-echo the training and to maintain the internet to carry out the commitments. The schools, on the other hand, are expected to sustain the internet connection.

I hope this clarifies everything.

Thanks,
Maej

Monday, April 10, 2006

Monitoring Visit

Hi eMentors...

We would like to inform you that our monitoring visit aims to:
  • Discuss the schedule of activities from June to October 2006
  • Discuss the target outputs from the teachers (including the teacher's portfolio)
  • Orient the teachers on the usage of the monitoring logbook
  • Reinforce in the teachers the knowledge and skills on the use of technology
  • Introduce to the teachers the IBM MentorPlace and TryScience
  • Identify topics for integration and the instructional material needed (kindly bring your budget of work or syllabus)
  • Evaluate prepared presentations and lesson plan if available (kindly bring your prepared PowerPoint presentations and lesson plans)
  • Gather experience on the use of technology in the classroom

Thank you.

Sir Meoh

Hi everyone...........

Congratulations Ma'am Sal..............

Finished everything....papers all bundled up....no more worries.......

Now its time to face Sir Meoh, and Ementor......Am currently making materials in time for my summer classes......

Hmmmm, another back breaking task of developing new lessons through powerpoint........I don't mind though.....coz I enjoy making them....

Ma'am Maej, still haven't got hold of the letter...Will have to pay MSU-Main campus a visit to get it........

For those who are interested in consulting Sir Garsh, he told me to tell everyone, that he will try to be online every Thursday from 1:00 till 5:00 pm...Everyone can contact and chat/talk with him through yahoo messenger, just add him in his yahoo ID mhon23......We have voice chatted last week......and I can truly say, Technology does bridges people around the world.....

Sir Meoh, we are anticipating your arrival here in MSU, and rest assured we will all be there to meet and recieve you.....We are so excited Sir!!!!

Friday, April 07, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations to

Miss Saliah H. Amin

for defending successfully her thesis!!!
She is a member of the Graduates of MSU last
April 5, 2006...
Congratulations...and more power.


May Almighty ALLAH Bless and Guide you always!
GOOD LUCK!

From: MSU-IBM erMentor co-Scholars...

Looking Forward...

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

Thanks for the call...Sir Meoh. Sir Garsh WELCOME back to the world of bloggers and of course to the IBM eMentors Group!!! I'm so glad to hear from you again...you know what one of our friend and co-faculty of Sir Acsie Dimalutang is also connected to the ARAMCO. He is also enjoying his indefinite leave while working there in ARAMCO Saudi. What a coincidence!
Alhamdullillah...you have already learn Arabic Language huh?

Ma'am Maej, I have already received a xerox copy of the letter signed by Ms. Medado, letter to Sir VP Guro informing your arrival with Sir Meoh...we're looking forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy your trip...

How about you Guys-co-Scholars...when will I see you again?! Just hold on to your dreams...regardless of the many obstacles in our path of imparting to our students, co-faculties, co-teachers and etc. of what we have learned and acquired from the IBM last January, always remember as I have said to Aquil..."IN WHATEVER YOU DO, DO YOUR BEST, DO IT RIGHT AND LET ALLAH (GOD) DO THE REST."

We can do it...INSHALLAH!

Wasssalam,

Marie

Thursday, April 06, 2006

FINAL SCHEDULE OF 1ST MONITORING VISIT

Good afternoon, eMentors:

Please be informed of the final schedule of site visits for April 2006. Below is the schedule for your reference:

CENTRAL MINDANAO
Date/Day: April 19, Wednesday
Venue/Time: MSU-ISED (MSU Marawi City)

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Barbara Ann E. Pangcoga - MSU-ISED Science HS (Marawi City)*
Ma. Venus P. Aman - MSU-ISED (Marawi City)*
Mariam A. Sunggod - MSU-ILS (Marawi City)*
Arnold B. Asotigue - MSU Siawadatu (Maguing, Lanao del Sur)
Saliah Datucali H. Amin - MSU Saguiaran (Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur)
Achmad Dimalutang - MSU UTC Exp. Class (Marawi City)*
Maryam Q. Manalundong - MSU Balindong (Balindong, Lanao del Sur)
Nor-ain Ampang - MSU Baloi (Baloi, LDN)

Aquil S. Andog - Malabang NHS (Malabang, LDS)
Caroline T. Marohom - Malabang NHS (Malabang, LDS)

Date: April 21, Friday
Venue: Parang NHS (Parang, Maguindanao)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Kusain M. Abas - Parang NHS (Parang, Maguindanao)*
Ma. Corazon G. Maguate - Parang NHS (Parang, Maguindanao)*
Florida D. Maddie - Maguindanao NHS (Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao)
Camaro T. Edzraphil - Datu Paglas NHS (Datu Paglas, Maguindanao)
Arlene M. Tawan - Camp Siongco NHS (DOS, Maguindanao)


WESTERN MINDANAO
Date/Day: April 24, Monday
Venue/Time: Lamitan National High School (Lamitan, Basilan)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Rheinjohn A. Sampang - Begang NHS (Isabela City, Basilan)*
Reynald L. Sykimte - Lamitan NHS (Lamitan, Basilan)
Nazer K. Usman - Begang NHS- Tandung Ahas Annex (Isabela City)*
Ricardo B. Tarro- Lamitan NHS (Lamitan, Basilan)

Date/Day: April 25, Tuesday
Venue/Time: Tawi-Tawi School of Fisheries (Bongao, Tawi-Tawi)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Floravel K. Ambas - Batu-Batu NHS (Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi)
Leticia S. Adjarail - Batu-Batu NHS (Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi)
Ranilo Remonde - Tawi-Tawi School of Fisheries (Bongao, Tawi-Tawi)*

Date/Day: April 27, Thursday
Venue/Time: SkyPark Hotel (Zamboanga City)

Arnel B. Hajan - Begang NHS –Tandung Ahas Annex (Isabela City)
Marlon S. Misal - Basilan NHS (Isabela City, Basilan)
Aidyl Jeffrey A. Jikiri - Jolo School of Fisheries (Jolo, Sulu)*


GEM sent letters of information to your respective DepEd Div Supts./MSU VP for Academic Affairs as well as School Principals. Please reply to this post to confirm receipt of the letter. Kindly convince your Div. Supts. to attend the re-echo training as well.


If you did not receive any letter, please notify me asap (09209501967). Looking forward to see you all again.

Best Regards,
Maej



Wednesday, April 05, 2006

i am so sorry...

hello mentors

i really dont know how am i going to say sorry...i cant realize anymore my reecho training bacause my school head will not be around on that very day she has a very important appointment. she decided to do it on june on the beginning of the school year. to sir meoh , and maam maej my sincere apology on you.... i looking forward for your understanding on this matter. please forgive me.........................................................


miss you all

Saturday, April 01, 2006

Back to You

I would like to apologize for the extended silence. I know that some of you have been disappointed of my decision to leave the Philippines and seek for a better future abroad. I was in such a dilemma since November 2005 knowing that I would be leaving a lot of commitments. I was already accepted this early but it was only during the IBM training in Davao that I got a call informing me of my employer's intention of sending me abroad by the end of February 2006. I am now currently connected with Saudi Aramco Training Center College Preparatory Program teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry. I know that the good Lord had given me an opportunity to meet you guys to enable me to understand to some extent the Muslim culture.

I'm back on track for I have never left EduQuest in the first place. I am just on an indefinite leave. But my heart continues to be committed to the eMentor program with Meoh as the front person now. I was really looking forward to visiting your respective stations but I guess the possiblity is remote in the near future.

I was able to talk to Nor-ain via voice chat and it was a refreshing experience. Taking advantage of technology is what we, ementors, are capable of. Hence, I can still be a support to all of you despite the distance. So keep all those posts coming.

Shokran Jeddan to everyone for pressing on!

garsh