Poems

"Reminders to Mankind"

Every Click Counts
In every social media accounts
Depends dignity and liberty
Of each units of humanity

Users have their own freedom
To express their thoughts and their wisdom
In variety of ways, showing emotions
Expressing significant feelings and compulsions

Although anything has its own limitation   
Mankind enjoys it till the best of their satisfaction
As long as it will not bring mankind to danger
Enough for the planet to disunite and to suffer.


"Napakadali"

Napakadali lang ng  buhay naten ngayon
Napakadali na ang pakikipag-usap
Napakadali rin ang mag-aral
At napakadali na ring gumawa ng mga anumang gawain

Napakadali na ang lahat lahat
Napakadali; sa tulong modernong teknolohiya
Internet, Cellphone, Laptop, FB at iba pa
Na syang nagpapabilis at nag papadali
Ng buhay nateng sadyang maikli

Napakadali sapagkat may limit
Di lang ang teknolohiya, kundi ang buhay nating maliliit
Napakadali, oo pagkat lahat ay napakadali
Sulitin natin ang modernong buhay ngayon
Sapagkat lahat ngayon ay napakadali

"Tiyempo"

Ang tiyempo kaangay sa matinlo nga tubig
Madamo ka may mahimo, kag magamit
Pero kung atun paga isipun
Atun bala ini nagamit sing eksakto ? 

Sa sining panahon nga moderno
Ang tawo tulad madamo na tigina-isip
Saku digto  saku sa kilid-kilid
Di na mahibaluan ang tuod nga tiyempo sa atun

Ang tiyempo kaangay sa matinlo nga tubig      
Ginakinahanglan sang tawo sa tanan nga bagay
Paga-usaran natun ini sing eksakto kag patas
Para sa isa ka bwas damlag na masanag
:)




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Experience on Social Media

"Experience is the best teacher"

Social media is the concept of interacting to other people online. It is called "Social Media" for the reason to communicate, to socialize online at any distance, anywhere, anytime right? I engaged with this concept since high school until now as a college student and I really had a good times in social media; like seeing your old friends, colleagues, variety of posts, photos of everyone and seeing everyone arguing on comment box regarding on an issue. Aside from that good times with the social media, I also had my worst times here. :(

Alright lets find out here what is that "worst times" mean. Sit back, read and enjoy everyone.

"Pleasure to Worst"

Well, one of my worst experience in the social media is engaging in a naughty chat site where you
can watch and view live ladies doing something arousal on their selves in front of webcams. That website requires you to have an account out there for you to become their member and for you to be able to view their live broadcast chatrooms by siging up in their registration page (I used my former facebook email address to be registered in that said chat site). And when the time that I already became a member of that website, I used to enjoy myself in that chatrooms, I felt pleasure and lust is rushing in my veins that time. But unfortunately, that pleasure I had before came to worst by the time that I cannot open my facebook account anymore (I had lots of important memories out there :( ) With that kind of experience, I learned a lesson and I really regret the act of temptation that I've encountered before and until now. It's really complicated.

"Social Isolation"

- Well, I thought social media tends us to be socialize to the other people around the world, but then I
was slightly wrong. I became social isolated, literally. I'd never go out of the house, I tend to be egoistic, because I'm just sitted in a chair in the front of a screen a total of 19 hours a day  (5 hours is only for sleeping) just to play computer games and access internet with unpredictable purposes. With that act I was so depressed. I became addict, lazy and somehow close-minded person. Even my family was mad at me that time that I'm doing those stuffs. My relationship between my classmates and friends are all affected with my possession to the point that they're not recognizing me as their companion any more. I have no place to go at that time. I don't know what to do. I really regret this type of addiction that made my life ruined and a mess.

"Depression"

- We cannot deny the fact that social media provides us a lot of informations and we can learn from it
but the social media also lures us to isolation, loneliness and depression. There were many countless cases of persons with depression due to the "social media violence" And I was one of them. I was a victim of cyber bullying, that leads me to a very low self-confidence. With that, I was so depressed that in my mind at that time I treated minimal problems as a huge obstacle that need to surpass at all cost. I was so egoistic and closed-minded to the point that I attempted to commit suicide by hanging. But anyway, I'm very grateful to God, my family and also true friends that I'm still here on this universe, innocently writing this blog that could serve as a lesson for me of my forsaken past.

"Let's Hang-out"

- After I get up from my suffering before (depression), I was able to interact with my friends again
online, and it's a one of a kind feeling that there were at least few people who are very concern and has care to me in spite of negativities that I have. They're willing to accept me and I really love and value them a lot so much. So I hang-out with them; having fun with them at malls, movie houses, shopping, eating and celebrations. I quite have best times in my life with them. I learn so many things with the help of social media, on how to interact better to others. It also aided me to communicate easily to my classmates in terms of school works. I guess, Social media is really a huge place to hang-out by simple people like me

"Opportunities"

- Social media is not only for scrolling up and down, chatting, uploading/downloading,  but also, for
many opportunities (jobs, careers, etc.). One of the best times I had in here is searching for a work as a guitar instrumentalist. Although at first, it's quite hard time but in a right social media strategy, I found one (thanks to a friend though). And now I play guitars at a school band where I can jam with my colleagues out there and learn from them.
Also I used to get in touch with some active groups that can provide some informational opportunity for me to learn about certain nation's issue (poverty, terrorism, economy, government,etc).
Social media provided me an opportunity to find my other relatives around the globe easily and I can approach them online if ever they're active.

Anyway, all in all, social media provides us "ups and downs " but it doesn't matter after all. It is up to us on how we used them as an aid for our progress or  for destruction. Social media had bring a lot of damage to us people physically, psychologically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually but then we can ponder that social media had open the opportunity to humanity;to communicate and to interact. These network of media can bring us closer together as one nation, one world of love. And humanity must learn how to use this type of technology wisely or else, we face the destructive consequences of our unpredictable actions. Those worst times I had is a big lesson. And to create this article is an opportunity to inspire other people like you reading this work.

Okay that's rap baby.
Thanks for your precious time.
God bless. :)



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BLOGGING

- "BLOGGING" the eight letters that come out to my mind when talking about online commentary, opinions, personalized facts, and sharing experiences. As my first encounter about blogging, I really find it cool because I can share to the internet world what are my thoughts and points to ponder. Also in blogging, we can learn and acquire the 21st century skills and a lot of innovation abilities we used to be as a "blogger" on our blog.

Aside from the benefits that we can get in blogging, base on myu experience, for me I think we must be a little bit careful enough in composing our articles like this and posting informations out there. We need to be aware of who persons are referred about our articles. Also each of the sentences out there must be grammatically correct and with sense. The design, layout and the templates must be organize and pleasing to the eyes of our viewers that could hook their attention. And lastly, our content here must have sense that our beloved viewers can get something imporetant on our blogs like something that they can learn from us blog creators. 

In terms of creating blogs, I find it easy and accessible with the aid of our instructor. Just follow the procedures properly as what the instructor says, there will be no problem unless, if you don't know yet how to operate computer. My first post in my blog is quite good; all about my travel experience in a mountain nearby in the town. It took only 2 nights just to finish that blog enntitled "The Escapade" And as for now, I'm trying to create another posts for my blog maintenance and enhancements to do so.
I really value my blogging experience. I learned how to be more resourceful, creative, and innovative. It opens an  another opportunity for me to do something new in my life as a student of this institution,to share to the world what I've got.

10 Global Trends in ICT and Education

In the spirit of the new year and all things dealing with resolutions and lists, I submit below my first blog posting for the EduTech blog (checking off a resolution) with a discussion of 10 Global Trends in ICT and Education for 2010 and beyond (joining the crowded space of lists in this new year). 

The list is an aggregation of projections from leading forecasters such as the Horizon Report, personal observations and a good dose of guesswork. The Top 10 Global Trends in ICT and Education are:

`1. Mobile Learning.

  New advances in hardware and software are making mobile “smart phones” indispensible tools. Just as cell phones have leapfrogged fixed line technology in the telecommunications industry, it is likely that mobile devices with internet access and computing capabilities will soon overtake personal computers as the information appliance of choice in the classroom.

2. Cloud computing. 

 Applications are increasingly moving off of the stand alone desk top computer and increasingly onto server farms accessible through the Internet. The implications of this trend for education systems are huge; they will make cheaper information appliances available which do not require the processing power or size of the PC. The challenge will be providing the ubiquitous connectivity to access information sitting in the “cloud”.

3. One-to-One computing. 

 The trend in classrooms around the world is to provide an information appliance to every learner and create learning environments that assume universal access to the technology. Whether the hardware involved is one laptop per child (OLPC), or – increasingly -- a net computer, smart phone, or the re-emergence of the tablet, classrooms should prepare for the universal availability of personal learning devices.

4. Ubiquitous learning.

 With the emergence of increasingly robust connectivity infrastructure and cheaper computers, school systems around the world are developing the ability to provide learning opportunities to students “anytime, anywhere”. This trend requires a rethinking of the traditional 40 minute lesson. In addition to hardware and Internet access, it requires the availability of virtual mentors or teachers, and/or opportunities for peer to peer and self-paced, deeper learning.

5. Gaming.

 A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project per the Horizon Report found that massively multiplayer and other online game experience is extremely common among young people and that games offer an opportunity for increased social interaction and civic engagement among youth. The phenomenal success of games with a focus on active participation, built in incentives and interaction suggests that current educational methods are not falling short and that educational games could more effectively attract the interest and attention of learners.

6. Personalized learning.

 Education systems are increasingly investigating the use of technology to better understand a student’s knowledge base from prior learning and to tailor teaching to both address learning gaps as well as learning styles. This focus transforms a classroom from one that teaches to the middle to one that adjusts content and pedagogy based on individual student needs – both strong and weak.

7. Redefinition of learning spaces. 

 The ordered classroom of 30 desks in rows of 5 may quickly become a relic of the industrial age as schools around the world are re-thinking the most appropriate learning environments to foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary, students centered learning. Concepts such as greater use of light, colors, circular tables, individual spaces for students and teachers, and smaller open learning spaces for project-based learning are increasingly emphasized.

8. Teacher-generated open content. 

 OECD school systems are increasingly empowering teachers and networks of teachers to both identify and create the learning resources that they find most effective in the classroom. Many online texts allow teachers to edit, add to, or otherwise customize material for their own purposes, so that their students receive a tailored copy that exactly suits the style and pace of the course. These resources in many cases complement the official textbook and may, in the years to come, supplant the textbook as the primary learning source for students. Such activities often challenge traditional notions of intellectual property and copyright.

9. Smart portfolio assessment. 

 The collection, management, sorting, and retrieving of data related to learning will help teachers to better understand learning gaps and customize content and pedagogical approaches. Also, assessment is increasingly moving toward frequent formative assessments which lend itself to real-time data and less on high-pressure exams as the mark of excellence. Tools are increasingly available to students to gather their work together in a kind of online portfolio; whenever they add a tweet, blog post, or photo to any online service, it will appear in their personal portfolio which can be both peer and teacher assessed.

10. Teacher managers/mentors.    

 The role of the teacher in the classroom is being transformed from that of the font of knowledge to an instructional manager helping to guide students through individualized learning pathways, identifying relevant learning resources, creating collaborative learning opportunities, and providing insight and support both during formal class time and outside of the designated 40 minute instruction period. This shift is easier said than done and ultimately the success or failure of technology projects in the classroom hinge on the human factor and the willingness of a teacher to step into unchartered territory. 

These trends are expected to continue and to challenge many of the delivery models fundamental to formal education as it is practiced in most countries. It will be interesting to reflect back on this list at the end of the year to see which ideas have gained the most traction; and what new ideas will make a list for 2011….

In 2010 we welcome a new blogger to the team! Robert Hawkins is a Sr. Education Specialist in the World Bank with a focus on science and technology as well as the role of technology in education.

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10 Tech Tools to Engage Students

Information technology has become so tightly woven into our workday and personal lives that it's hard to imagine life without it. We get directions from GPS, read books on our e-readers, collaborate with colleagues on documents in the cloud, connect with friends on social media and more, and we do it all from our smartphones and tablets.

Technology is also driving the way teachers teach and students learn. The National Education Technology Plan 2010 calls for revolutionary changes in education using tech. "Technology-based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning and generating data that can be used to continuously improve the education system at all levels," the plan says. "Technology will help us execute collaborative teaching strategies combined with professional learning that better prepare and enhance educators' competencies and expertise over the course of their careers. To shorten our learning curve, we should look to other kinds of enterprises, such as business and entertainment, that have used technology to improve outcomes while increasing productivity."

In other words, what works for the business world should work in the classroom.

This is true now more than ever as the Common Core State Standards are adopted across the country. Focusing on college and career readiness and replacing state-specific -- and wildly varying -- existing guidelines, the standards mandate not only what students should learn from kindergarten through high school, but how teaching and learning should happen. Technology promises to drive this new way of teaching and learning.

The Common Core State Standards are vague about what technology should be used, and that is more than likely intentional: Any specific technologies recommended today are sure to be outdated five years or even a year from now, as new and intriguing technologies pop up.

The good news is that there are many options to choose from. Blogging platforms, electronic whiteboards, tablets, smartphones -- the list goes on and on. The bad news is that many schools and school districts aren't equipped to evaluate and implement new technologies. And, while several options today are free, there is still a general skittishness about the use of things like social media in the classroom, especially at the elementary school level. These fears seem to be abating, however, as schools look to and learn from models in the business world, including bring-your-own-device (BYOD).

In this slideshow, take a tour of 10 tools that can help you create an engaging learning environment, as well as accommodate tight education budgets. Some of the tools, such as Twitter and Facebook, will require especially keen oversight by teachers. Look at these sites as an opportunity to teach students not only the curriculum at hand, but also safe and effective use of technology.

10- Twitter

- Not only are teachers using Twitter to keep parents up-to-date on what is going on in the classroom, the popular network gives students an outlet for creative writing. Older students can take the Twitter helm themselves, assuming there is a level of accountability before anything goes out publicly. On the other hand, some students are starting early. This screen shows tweets from first and second graders in Windsor, Ontario.

9- Facebook

- As with Twitter, Facebook provides students with an instant audience. Moreover, Facebook's Timeline feature provides classrooms with a visual timeline of their work throughout the year. It also gives parents and guardians the opportunity to comment on student work and become more involved in their children's education. Some teachers are using Facebook to put works of classic literature into context, having students post and comment as characters from a novel or even Shakespearean play. The Facebook in Education page provides tips and success stories.

8- Bulletin Boards

- Bulletin boards have long been associated with classrooms, both for posting news and showcasing student work. Now classrooms are using the popular online bulletin board Pinterest to share their work. Create boards for different subjects, different classes, different units -- the possibilities are endless. Teachers can find a slew of ideas from their peers on Pinterest.

7- Skype

- Skype can be used in the classroom for myriad purposes, but at its best it brings students up close and personal with people they might never have access to. Many authors now do presentations via Skype, usually for a fee. Classrooms also can make connections with scientists, mathematicians, community leaders and kids their own age from different communities or even countries. The Skype for Education page offers ideas and lesson plans.

6- Edublogs

- Sites like Twitter and Facebook provide students with a world audience and a platform on which they can collaborate and communicate. But public sites also can introduce security and privacy worries. Edublogs is one example of a collaborative publishing and communications environment that is a bit more locked down than public platforms, and thus might be more palatable to concerned administrators and parents.

5- Prezi

- To prepare for college and starting a career, every student should be able to create and give presentations. Google Apps includes some very robust, collaborative office productivity tools for education, including a presentation tool. Microsoft PowerPoint also does a fine job, but for free, collaborative presentation tools on steroids, try the free online service Prezi.

4- Cloud-based Storage

- Cloud-based storage services such as Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft SkyDrive give students and teachers a way to store and access data from anywhere using any device. Cloud-based storage becomes especially compelling for educators using a "flipped classroom" model: Lectures and other resources are made available for consumption outside the classroom, and classroom time is reserved for hands-on collaborative projects.

3- Smart-phones

- Increasingly, students' personal digital devices -- most notably, their smartphones -- are far newer and more powerful than anything a school can supply. Therefore many schools are letting students and teachers bring and use in the classroom the devices with which they are the most comfortable, an educational version of the work world's bring-your-own-device model. Of course, this brings with it a couple of concerns: security and equity. Many schools do not feel capable of ensuring students' safe use of so many disparate devices. Also, not all students can bring a mobile device to school.

2- Tablet Computers

- Tablet computers have been a game changer for many schools. They are relatively cheap, quick to start, long lasting on one battery charge, and fun to use for students of all ages. In a perfect world, every classroom would be equipped with its own tablets for students to use. In the meantime, some students are bringing their own tablets to school as part of a BYOD program, while other schools with limited tech budgets are making do with tablets brought to the class on a cart.

1- Educational Apps

- Powering all those smartphones and tablets students use in class? Thousands upon thousands of apps. Educational apps cover every possible topic, help students improve their reading, intervene with kids who are struggling with math. That's not to say all apps are good; in fact, many are really bad. Educators must carefully vet any apps they recommend for student use.

Reference: 

Miller, D. D. (n.d.). 10 Tech Tools To Engage Students - InformationWeek. Retrieved August 28, 2016, from http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/mobile-devices/10-tech-tools-to-engage-students/d/d-id/1110775?pag

The Escapade

"Time to get ourselves Free for a while..."

  We cannot deny the fact that our world right now is unpredictable; bounded by mysteries, heinous crimes, disasters, calamities, wars, conflicts, tensions and many other happenings surrounds us. Many people have suffered, many people died and most of us are deprived by this so called unpredictable world. But you know what, no matter how worse our world is, it will never be a barrier for us people to find our HAPPINESS... happiness within ourselves that we desired for all of our life that only us, can find it. And we can only find happiness if we find love in ourselves , one song said that "finding love is like finding yourself, if you find yourself, you found love because they're just the same."

  God created the world for us humans to live in; with different species of organisms, plants, trees, animals with the highest mountains, fertilized lands, narrow rivers, blue seas and oceans, wonderful forests; a beautiful gift of habitat for all living matters in this world. We humans as the highest level thinking organism must protect and conserve our wonderful world, for this is our real and only way of finding ourselves/finding love and our responsibility as mortals of earth to continue our existence for the next  and to the next generations. As I've said at the first paragraph of this article, no matter how worse our world is, it will never be a barrier for us people to find our HAPPINESS. Happiness that will serve as our ESCAPADE to the  the reality, the responsibility and not to quit it.

A beautiful view at the heights of hills at the borders of
Brgy.Kirayan, Tacas , Miagao, Iloilo

Speaking of "Escapade" this is one of my Escapade trip at the top hills of Brgy. Kirayan Tacas Miagao Iloilo. With a group of my classmates, we really enjoyed our trip here; we took some pictures, epic vids, selfies, groufies, and share beautiful thoughts at this peaceful place. I think this place is quite perfect for having good times like picnics, chilling free with friends, relaxation, a place for solemn pray(there's a mama Mary statue here). The air is so fresh with the surrounding trees and plants. Even                                                                                     though this place is quite far from the                                                                                town proper, you will never regret of                                                                         having here in this beautiful place for an                                                                                                  "Escapade" that you desire.                                                                                              

I really thank God for letting me witness this place with my comrades. I really learned and appreciate the environment and more aware of our surroundings that we can find happiness as an Escapade for a while within ourselves and learn to it and apply them all into our lifetime. Remember guys, our life within this unpredictable world is too short and has its strict limitations. MAKE THE BEST OF IT. Don't let that world and limitations bother us humans to find happiness within ourselves.

Just do our part right and God will bless us all.