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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Microsoft initiates program to bring IT closer to Pinoy teachers, students
SOFTWARE developer, Microsoft Philippines, is urging teachers in the country to take advantage of the Partners in Learning (PIL) program and make use of computer technology to impart knowledge to their students.
Microsoft initiated PIL— in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), government and academic leaders and local industry partners—to empower Filipino educators and students through the latest computer technologies.
Winners
Meanwhile, Microsoft announced the winners of the Innovative Teachers Leadership Awards, which aims to recognize creative and innovative teachers who are able to integrate computer technology into classroom teaching and learning.
One of the top five is Christie Anne Dagamac of Ipil National High School in Ormoc. Dagamac was chosen for her entry, “Energizing a Barangay,” which aims to teach students how to apply lessons in energy resources development, according to a statement.
Internet
For this project, the students conducted research on the Internet to answer questions and evaluate risks and benefits associated with energy development.
The students were then asked to create comic strips showing how to energize a certain barangay using various software available in the computer laboratory.
The other awardees, who will also represent the country in the Innovative Teachers Regional Conference in Seoul, South Korea, are Ma. Cecila Correa and Francisco Garcia of Manila Science High School, Cecilia Mag-isa Estoque of Agusan National High School and Evelyn Manahan of Iligan City East High School.
Innovations
“The innovations that these teachers implemented using computer technology made a difference in their communities,” PIL advisory council chair Jomar Legaspi said.
“Their experiences affirmed our advocacy (to promote) technology as a useful and relevant tool for teaching especially in far-flung areas (of the country) which may be at a disadvantage because of their remote locations. It helps level the playing field and gives opportunities of learning to the students that they do not have otherwise.” (JBN)
(November 24, 2005 issue)
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