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!

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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!