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.

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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

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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.