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What to do and not to do when traveling in unfamiliar grounds

Have you experienced getting lost? Missing your flight schedule? Missing your place of destination?

Me? Yes i have! A number of times already.

Here is what is learned during those times.

1. Travel light when treading unfamiliar grounds.

It is so inconvenient to get lost with heavy things on your shoulders. The weight of your things adds to your annoyance and worries.

2. Do not panic. Stay calm.

When you are lost and you get panicked, the more that you will get lost. Your focus is on you being lost. Your effort should be on trying to analyze where you are..

3. Do not just ask anybody. Ask a police or somebody in uniform.

If you can find someone in uniform like a police or a teacher, it is much better to ask them and not the jeepney drivers. Some will try to convince you to just hire them for a fee. “Special trip”.

4. If you travel alone, make sure your cellphone has extra load and fully charged.

It makes you feel a little more confident and at ease if you know some of your friends and family are just a text and call away. Imagined being lost and not being able to call and text someone to ask for help and direction.

5. Pray for guidance and pray for wisdom.

Work like everything depends on you and pray like everything depends on God.

Age doesn't matter

I am too old for that.

I often hear this from teachers who get invited to trainings and workshop about new learning and teaching methods using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.

That is not the case of Belen Alcazar Bahia, a teacher from Kapitolyo High School, Pasig City. Having grandchildren already reflects her age, but that age cannot stop her from learning and having fun with ICT.

Commission on Information and Communications Technology thru its iSchools project holds a ten-day Camp Blog in Pampanga Agricultural College that aims to build the capability of teachers with the use of ICT for teaching and learning in May 18 – 28, 2009.

Mrs. Bahia is fondly called Mamita by all participants. She shares her experience here in Camp Blog Pampanga. Check out what Mamita has to say on her first time encounter with blogging.

No regrets

“I was hesitant because although I heard about blog so many times but I don’t know how to do it”. These are the exact words from a participant of Camp Blog in Pampanga Agricultural College today.

Mary Flor Labitad Datangel is a high school teacher from Impasugong National High School, Impasugong, Bukidnon. For twelve years now, she has been handling MAPEH III and IV and also the Department Chairman in the MAPEH Department She is the adviser of the Olympus Club and the Athletic Coordinator of their school. Sometimes, she teach Computer class. Having the knowledge on computers is her ticket to her being chosen as a participant for Camp Blog.

Although hesitant to attend, she has no choice because it is the “order from the principal.” Today is her sixth day in Camp blog. She learned the basics on blogging and online search. When asked how she is doing, she answered with a smile, “No regrets.”

Camp Blog 2009

Blogs of some of the participants of Camp Blog 09 in Pampanga
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Right now....

participants of Camp Blog are learning to:
* blog using wordpress
* customizing header
* uploading picture
* posting
* having fun in blogging

Blogging Advise From An Expert

Jose M. Torres during a workshop with Camp Blog participants on blogging

To know more about Mr. Torres, click here.

KISS

KISS

It is not kissing as mwah mwah… tsup tsup as friends and lovers often do. KISS stands for Keep it Short and Simple.

Kiss is the method used for the Camp Blog teacher participants for setting the mood of their morning session. To express their emotions, instead of long words, they use emoticons such as :-) to express happiness and satisfaction: short and simple. Others have :-)? to show that they still are confused and overwhelmed of the over-all Camp Blog idea.

Now, how is that for self expression? Express it with kiss!

Everything is not what it seems

Ask a high school student about the internet and you get hundreds of answers in a matter of a second. Just like when you search or “google” something on the web, thousands of related topics in a matter of a second.

But, really, is it really that easy to look for information over the web? Just a few clicks of the mouse?

Indeed, it is really easy if you know the tips and tricks on browsing over the internet. It may seem difficult at first, but when you get your hands to it, everything is not what it seems.

Ms. Katrina Stuart-Santiago discussed some tips and tricks when browsing for information on the web.

• credibility of the writer or organization
• date of creation or revision of the article you are reading
• purpose of the information and of the content
• be critical of the language, tone and opinion of the writer
• start with a keyword then narrow down your search with a more specific word of what you are looking for

And there, you go. As what Ms. Santiago said, “Get over the fear of online research!”

Try mo

One of the workshops during the 10-day Camp Blog is to use the internet to find sources of a given information. It is not just any sources, but credible sources. Ms. Katrina Stuart Santiago is the speaker of the day for the students workshop.

Here is an example, try mo and tell me how many minutes can you answer the following:

Find the texts online and write down proper citation:
• author
• title of work
• title of website
• date of work
• owner of website
• last website update
• URL

Poetry:

Ngunit walang nasalang ang kanyang mga daliring
pilit lumalamukot sa dilim. Muli,

magsisimula siya sa dulo, magmumuni
kung paanong ang lahat ng awit ay umuusbong

mula sa pangangatal ng katahimaka.
Paanong tatanganan ang haraya?

Oh, sige nga? Kaya mo yan!

Learning old lessons the new way

In this age of the Internet, when students spend more time surfing the Web, it is ironic that lessons continue to be taught the traditional way: teachers give a lecture, students listen.

This passive learning process will soon be history with the introduction of the use of new technologies in education.

One of the growing online tools being used for education is the Weblog or blog. Learning resources can be accessible to students through blogs.

The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) is holding the country’s first Camp Blog, a ten-day activity that is being held at the Pampanga Agricultural College from May 18 – 29.

The theme of the activity is “Building Educational Resources for All.” Teachers and students from public high schools around the country will attend the camp.

Among the resource persons of the activity is Dr. Alejo J. Espinosa from the University of the Philippines-Open University. He will lecture on the topic “Transforming Traditional to ICT-Based Resources.

Traditional learning has proven that it is effective. But it does not hurt to learn new tricks. These new tricks might just be learned in the Camp Blog.

Getting there

Sarah Aurora Tabada, fondly called “Princess”, a second year student from the Visayas State University Laboratory High School, in Visca, Baybay, Leyte, was excited. It was her first time to ride a plane.

Princess was one of the high school students from all over the Philippines who were invited to attend the Camp Blog that carries the theme “Building Educational Resources For All.”

The ten-day camp was held at the Montevista Villas, Angeles City, Pampanga, from May 17 – 29, 2009.

Princess knew that getting to the venue is just part of the excitement. Getting there is also part of the learning experience that awaits the participants.

Eyes Here...

For the success of the Training of Trainers on Web Development, Visayas - Mindanao Cluster, thanks to these persons...

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Participants of the Training of Trainors on Web Development

Training of Trainors on Web Development, April 20-23, 2009, ICT Building, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte

(from L-R starting in front)

1. Rodel D. Sinapilo – Lab assistant from CICT

2. Melvin Dave P. Vivas – Training resource person

3. Caljer G. Caldo – Training manager from CICT

4. Dr. Othello B. Capuno – Vice President of Research and Extension in Visayas State Universtity (VSU) and gave the welcome address during the opening of the training in behalf of the university president, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo

5. Winston M. Tabada – Project Coordinator of the host university (VSU)

6. Maria Elena T. Dumangas – Cebu Normal University

7. Ma. Rachel Kim L. Aure – Training Manager, VSU

8. Jude B. Rola – Visayas State University

9. Magdalene A. Cesar - Visayas State University

10. Herbert M. Saladar – Aklan State University

11. Patrick Anthony P. Jamilarin – Aklan State University

12. Erik Louwe R. Sala – Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

13. Radin D. Rubis – Eastern Visayas State University

14. Herman B. Acla – Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College

15. Rolyn C. Daguil – Northern Mindanao Institute of Science and Technology

16. Robert G. Quinking – Nothern Negros State College of Science and Technology

17. Jeeffrey J. Joplo – West Visayas College of Science and Tecnology

18. Amel L. Magallanes – Capiz State University

19. Rev Rhizza L. Aure – Visayas State University

20. Marionito J. Gonzales – Facilitator of the training, VSU

21. Johnny E. Barbaza – Polytechnic State College of Antique

22. Peter Joseph G. Rabanes – Bukidnon State University

23. Kristian Rey R. Trinidad – Guimaras State College

24. Erwin D. Osorio – Western Visayas State University

25. Maycibel R. Rodriguez – Western Mindanao State University

Anong meron?

Participants for the Training of Trainors on Web Development during registration.

Visayas State University hosted the Training of Trainors on Web Development. The training / workshop is a part of the iSchools project of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT). Participants are from the state universities and colleges of Visayas and Mindanao cluster.

Productive clutter

Participants of the 3-day training-workshop, March 18-20, discuss the output for the first workshop, issues and concerns of the iSchools project.

Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) hosted the 3-day Sustainability Planning and Workshop (SPW) for the iSchools project of CICT, a project under the office of the president. The training is held in Asia Convention Center, Tacloban City.

Participants are the recipient highschools of the project. They are from public high schools of regions 6, 7 and 8.

iSchools holds CILC Course in Bohol Plaza

Even trainers need to be trained.

March 9 - 12, 2009. Bohol Plaza, Dauis, Bohol. The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) meets thier trainers for the iSchools project. The participants are from schools in the Visayas region:

• Visayas State University, Leyte
• Eastern Visayas State University, Leyte
• Cebu Normal University, Cebu
• Northern Iloilo Polytechnique State College
• Polytechnique State College of Antique
• Aklan State University
  
• West Visayas College of Science and Technology

These trainers are gathered to discuss the Computer and Internet Literacy Course of the iSchools project. Participants might be trainers but there is a need to standardized how the training will be rolled out by the trainers. The most important workshop outputs are the training modules and training projects that will be used during the CILC roll out on the coming months.

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ComMob.... what?

ComMob or community mobilization refers to the social preparation of a recipient high school on the iSchools project.

A recipient high school institution will be receiving 21 computer units from Commission on Information and Communications (CICT) on the iSchools Project . Great gift comes with great responsibility. So, with ComMob, the recipient highschool is briefed on their responsibilities and the responsibilities of CICT as well as the coordinating university.

Visayas State University (VSU), Visca, Baybay, Leyte is assigned to coordinate and give the ComMob to the following public high schools in Leyte:

1. Carigara School of Fisheries, Barugohay Norte
2. San Jose National High School, Dulag
3. Lim-ao National High School, Kananga
4. Mac Arthur National High School, Real St., Poblacion Disctrict I
5. Pinamopoan National High School, Capoocan
6. Hilaan National High School, Bontoc
7. Nonok Norte National High School, Maasin City
8. Don Agustin F. Escaño National High School, Bogo, Tomas Oppos
9. Sta. Paz National High School, San Francisco
10. Cahagnaan National High School, Matalom
11. Waterloo National High School, Matalom
12. Leyte National High School, LeyteLeyte

CoMmob is a social preparation for a recipient school for the responsibilities that goes with being a part of the iSchools project.

A writer in the making

A writer is born


Being a writer needs talent and it needs skills. One does not become a writer overnight.


With my experience, I get to be baptized and immerged in a writing workshop to become one. First, it started with the university I am connected, Visayas State University (VSU) is chosen as one of the universities to coordinate with the iSchools project under the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.


Last year, I attended an 1-week online writing workshop in Pampanga. It was quite an experience. I get to eat and work at the same time just so I can beat the deadline. Each day, I had to submit my work as an output for the day’s lecture, workshop and activities. It was tiresome, but very fruitful nevertheless. I get to learn to how to write for news features and also how to select a good photo and put an eye-catching caption.


Learning does not just stop there. I have to update an blog so as to practice what I learned. Recently, during the 1st week of February, I attended another training workshop in Argao. It is a follow up on the online writing I had in Pampanga. This time, it included techniques on:

1. how to take photos, good photos;
2. how to do interviews
3. how to edit videos and audio outputs


The training was more on application rather than on theory. The first training was a “nosebleeding” experience, then, the advance training was a “blood-draining” experience. But what can I say? It was all worth it, learning the hard way. It was pure work and yet, I loved it. I get to be a writer, a news editor and a documentation newbie.


For now, I might not be that good yet, but who knows, I will become someday. It is just a matter of: constant correct practice makes it perfect.

(photo taken on Feb.5,'09 in Calumpang, Argao during the Advance Online Writing Techniques Training Workshop)

A writer in the making

A writer is born


Being a writer needs talent and it needs skills. One does not become a writer overnight.


With my experience, I get to be baptized and immerged in a writing workshop to become one. First, it started with the university I am connected, Visayas State University (VSU) is chosen as one of the universities to coordinate with the iSchools project under the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.


Last year, I attended an 1-week online writing workshop in Pampanga. It was quite an experience. I get to eat and work at the same time just so I can beat the deadline. Each day, I had to submit my work as an output for the day’s lecture, workshop and activities. It was tiresome, but very fruitful nevertheless. I get to learn to how to write for news features and also how to select a good photo and put an eye-catching caption.


Learning does not just stop there. I have to update an blog so as to practice what I learned. Recently, during the 1st week of February, I attended another training workshop in Argao. (photo taken in Calumpang, Argao on Feb 7, 2009) It is a follow up on the online writing I had in Pampanga.

This time, it included techniques on:

1. how to take photos, good photos;
2. how to do interviews
3. how to edit videos and audio outputs


The training was more on application rather than on theory. The first training was a “nosebleeding” experience, then, the advance training was a “blood-draining” experience. But what can I say? It was all worth it, learning the hard way. It was pure work and yet, I loved it. I get to be a writer, a news editor and a documentation newbie.


For now, I might not be that good yet, but who knows, I will become someday. It is just a matter of: constant correct practice makes it perfect.