HOUSE BASIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CAREER PROGRESSION BILL AND THE ISSUES RAISED BY HEAD TEACHERS

 

Sa kasalukuyang sesyon ng House Basic Education Committee, tinalakay ang mga isyu hinggil sa Career Progression Bill at ang mga pangamba ng mga head teacher kaugnay nito. Ang Career Progression Bill ay isang panukalang batas na naglalayong magbigay ng karagdagang oportunidad sa mga guro upang umangat sa kanilang propesyon.

Ngunit, may mga pag-aalinlangan ang mga head teacher kaugnay sa implementasyon ng panukalang batas na ito. Una, nangangailangan ng malaking pondo upang matupad ang mga layunin ng batas, lalo na sa mga eskwelahan na nasa laylayan at mahihirap na komunidad. Pangalawa, may agam-agam ang mga guro sa kanilang kakayahan na maabot ang mga kinakailangang pamantayan para makapag-angat sa kanilang karera.

Bukod dito, binigyang-diin ng mga head teacher na dapat mabigyan ng sapat na pansin ang mga isyu sa kasalukuyang sistema ng edukasyon bago pa man maisabatas ang Career Progression Bill. Ito ay upang matiyak na hindi lamang ang mga guro ang magbe-benefit sa panukalang batas, kundi pati na rin ang mga mag-aaral.

Sa kasalukuyang panahon, kailangan ng mga guro ang mas malaking suporta mula sa pamahalaan upang maisakatuparan ang pagbabago sa sistema ng edukasyon. Kinakailangan ng malaking pondo para sa mga kagamitan at pasilidad na magpapabuti sa kalidad ng edukasyon na binibigay sa mga mag-aaral. Kailangan din ng malinaw na mga polisiya at gabay upang matiyak na ang pag-implementa ng Career Progression Bill ay hindi magdudulot ng dagdag na pahirap sa mga guro at mga mag-aaral.

Sa huli, mahalagang masiguro na ang Career Progression Bill ay magiging isang solusyon at hindi dagdag na problema sa sistema ng edukasyon ng Pilipinas. Dapat itong magsisilbing daan upang mas mapabuti pa ang kalidad ng edukasyon sa bansa at mas mabigyan ng tamang suporta at pagpapahalaga ang mga guro at mag-aaral.

Transforming Education: How Teachers Are Using ICT to Enhance Learning

With the advancement of technology, it's becoming increasingly common for teachers to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into their classrooms. In this article, we will explore how teachers are leveraging ICT to enhance their teaching and improve student learning outcomes.

First and foremost, ICT enables teachers to create a more engaging and interactive classroom environment. By utilizing digital whiteboards and multimedia content, teachers can develop dynamic lesson plans that capture students' attention and encourage collaboration.

Additionally, ICT provides teachers with the ability to personalize instruction for individual students. Using online resources, teachers can provide additional support for struggling students or offer more challenging material to advanced learners, leading to better learning outcomes.

Furthermore, ICT allows for new opportunities for assessment and feedback. Through digital tools, teachers can easily collect and analyze student data, track progress, and provide individualized feedback to students, leading to better identification of areas for improvement and more personalized feedback for students.

ICT also provides teachers with the ability to offer a broader range of learning opportunities to students. For example, through video conferencing technology, teachers can connect students with experts from around the world or collaborate with other teachers and students in different locations. This not only expands students' horizons but also provides real-world experiences that can prepare them for the future.

Lastly, ICT can simplify administrative tasks and improve communication with parents and other stakeholders. By using online platforms to manage assignments, track attendance, and communicate with parents, teachers can save time and ensure everyone is aligned towards the same goals.

In summary, ICT is revolutionizing the teaching and learning experience. Teachers can now create more interactive learning environments, personalize instruction, assess progress effectively, provide more diverse learning opportunities, and streamline administrative tasks. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, we can expect to see even more innovative uses of ICT in classrooms in the future.

Evaluating the DepEd Learning Management System

photo by: DepEd Training

Department of Education  (DepEd) launched the DepEd LMS or Learning Management System last year during the pandemic it is based on Moodle a free and Open Source learning management system.  

Moodle is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning projects in schools, universities, workplaces and other sectors. - Wikipedia

In the 2021 Virtual In-Service Training for teachers conducted last March 15-19, 2021, it experienced a huge amount of visitors which resulted to server error and accessible of the training site. 

the LMS portal via training.deped.gov.ph is a Moodle site also

Can I get Certificate without watching the Video? The answer is a Big YES!

just take all the quizzes on the course section

 

 

Is DepEd Website connecting to bam-cell.nr-data.net for malicious reason?

Last Monday, March 15, 2021, I noticed a link on the status bar of my browser and  analyzing the loading of DepEd Philippines Learning Management System (LMS) at https://training.deped.gov.ph. I observed that the site is connecting to a domain called “bam-cell.nr-data.net" 

Screenshot of Chrome Status bar.

I figured that the site of DepEd was connecting with this domain for malicious reasons. After doing some research on GSE (Google Search engine), I was able to identify the domain "bam-cell.nr-data.net". 

The Bam-cell.nr-data.net is part of the NEW RELIC (NR)  monitoring system. 

photo showing the link training.deped.gov.ph

The BAM is Browser Application Monitoring 

The Browser Monitoring gives us insight into what happens when your application or site is loaded into your web browser - According to New Relic Site

The New Relic Collects data using JavaScript elements pastes or injected on your own website. 

Browsers report different types of data to help you analyze your website's performance. The Browser agent uses your domain bam.nr-data.netor to transfer data to bam-cell.nr-data.netNew Relic's collectors . - According to New Relic Site

DepEd Website used this browser monitoring in their website for performance and improvement, It is  typically injected or pasted  as part of the HEAD of the html webpage/page containing configuration details.

 After the page finishes loading, an additional script is downloaded from a CDN (Content Delivery Network server which refers to a geographically distributed group of servers that work together to provide fast delivery of Internet content as defined by Google.

So,  Is  bam.nr-data.net a Malware? the answer is that "No it is not Malware!".

Day 2: DepEd Virtual Inset for Teachers

Virtual INSET 2021 - Day 2 - Morning Session The first of its kind, a virtual and centralized INSET starts tomorrow! Join us from March 15-19 and participate synchronously and asynchronously in talks that bridge technology and curriculum. Among the topics that will be covered by the five-day INSET are the following: - Integrating DepEd TV in classroom instruction - Using DepEd Commons and its new features - Accessing Open Educational Resources (OERs) - Using the Learning Management System (LMS) to monitor students’ progress - Developing and preparing interactive instructional materials to enhance instruction - Maximizing ETUlay sessions to help parents in their extended role in distance education You can watch the live broadcast of the virtual INSET on the following platforms: DepEd Philippines FB Page DepEd Edtech Unit FB Page DepEd Edtech Unit YouTube Channel DepEd TV YouTube Channel DepEd Philippines YouTube Channel You can also access the talks at your convenience and earn your digital certificates through logging in to https://training.deped.gov.ph​. Browse through courses, select the category ICTS - Educational Technology Unit Webinar Series 2021, click the subcategory Virtual In-Service Training for Public School Teachers (March 2021), and enter the enrollment key. The enrollment key is the name of the region where you are stationed. Do not miss out this opportunity of professional growth and development!

PM Sesion Day 1: Virtual Inset : DEpEd

Virtual INSET 2021 - Day 1 - Afternoon Session The first of its kind, a virtual and centralized INSET starts tomorrow! Join us from March 15-19 and participate synchronously and asynchronously in talks that bridge technology and curriculum. Among the topics that will be covered by the five-day INSET are the following: - Integrating DepEd TV in classroom instruction - Using DepEd Commons and its new features - Accessing Open Educational Resources (OERs) - Using the Learning Management System (LMS) to monitor students’ progress - Developing and preparing interactive instructional materials to enhance instruction - Maximizing ETUlay sessions to help parents in their extended role in distance education You can watch the live broadcast of the virtual INSET on the following platforms: DepEd Philippines FB Page DepEd Edtech Unit FB Page DepEd Edtech Unit YouTube Channel DepEd TV YouTube Channel You can also access the talks at your convenience and earn your digital certificates through logging in to https://training.deped.gov.ph​. Browse through courses, select the category ICTS - Educational Technology Unit Category Webinar Series 2021, click the subcategory Virtual In-Service Training for Public School Teachers (March 2021), and enter the enrollment key. The enrollment key is the name of the region where you are stationed. Do not miss out this opportunity of professional growth and development!

 

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