Sunday, December 25, 2011


“My forecast on the development of Educational Technology twenty years from now”

I was watching iron man II in the cable channel 39, while composing the second reflection I was amazed how it was filmed. The technology was beyond the technology that we have at the moment.  But the technology presented in that movie is for the states defense. But what if that technology was used in the education system, like how Mr. Tony Stark studied his project for his mechanically engineered robots. Like the super high tech mainframe computers. I think the development and the learning processes of the students become more effective than ever.

Developers and inventors are still doing their jobs to make our lives easy.  Almost every month there are changes in features in gadgets like computers, cellular phones and appliances, all aim to make the best out of our work.  Not to mention the changes in educational technology which some of the countries are now using it, like Singapore, China, Korea, Japan and the United States of America. But little by little our country is taking its steps in appreciating the advancement of technology in our educational systems.  I heard Dela Salle University is now into the use of E-tablet in which all the subjects, books and exercises was actually downloaded in the student’s E-tablets. Now learning is easy, the student’s doesn’t need to carry heavy bags full loaded of books and notebooks every day. Now, the interaction of teachers and students is now up to date.
Twenty years from now I think there will be huge changes or development in the process of educating our students. Because the price of the computer is now getting cheaper, I can say that by that time every household has a computer and all are inter connected to the World Wide Web. And it only means one thing the search for information is readily available any time. And I can say twenty years from now student’s can attend their class even when they are sick and vise versa teachers can also teach  via computer using the video conferencing.

Twenty years from now, the educational technology can achieved its maximum strength in the teaching and learning processes for both teachers and students. I think by that time, we can have a special device or gadget that can be use to work on our assignments even when we are out of the school or house. It could be a watch that has a build in computer which has a holographic features that able us to access teacher’s computer for the posting and checking of assignments and also have this feature to connect to the World Wide Web. By that time I guess we can achieve our aim to make our students become globally competitive in all aspects of expertise.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

 Accessories and Decorations

Napkin Folding

Table napkins give an artistic effect to the simplest setting.  Napkins are made of paper or cloth.
Sizes vary with the type of table setting. The smallest size is use for cocktail settings and the largest, in formal dinner settings. Napkins can be placed on the plate folded on top of the table, rolled and inserted in napkins rings or tucked into a glass.  Knowledge of various ways of folding napkins is an advantage you can have in table setting.

Napkin folding techniques

The Bishop's Hat Napkin Fold
This is a classic dinner napkin fold, but it can be difficult to line up the corners in the cap. Some starch and an iron make it easier to be precise while folding this one.

...and yes I know it's not sitting in the center of the plate, next time I'll stay out of the cooking wine, I promise.



OTHER NAPKIN FOLDING TECHNIQUES

Study Helps
  1. Discuss the functions of accessories and decorations.
  2. Name some materials you can use in decorating tables.
  3. Why are accessories and decorations important?
  4.  Describe the table napkin.
  5. Draw the different ways of placing napkins.

Activity 10
  1.Create the different napkin folding  using a tissue paper and make a scrap book out of these and display in class.
  2. Demonstrate the different ways of folding napkins.





Wednesday, December 14, 2011

"A Reflection on the Native and Immigrants of Technology"

A Reflection on the
“Native and the Immigrants of Technology”

Based on the documented story, there are advantages and disadvantages on the pervasiveness of technology not only for students but for all walks of life.  Especially those people who are in to technology. According to Ms. Rochelle Prado; during the interview, she said that students now a day are very dependent to technology, they actually forgot the importance of hard work and perseverance in looking for answers. With the technology that we have right now, the information that we need is just a click away. Actually she said that teachers must teach the students on how to look for answers and not just simply look for answers the traditional way.
It was true that based on the studies in long term memory process, the information taken through hard work and pain is more likely to stay in the long term memory.  Because its teach students the value of hard work, patience and perseverance. But nevertheless, teachers should not deprive their students privileged to enjoy what the 20th century has to offer.
Honestly speaking, why do you need to go to national library for your research? It’s a waste of time and effort. Besides, you’ll be able to get the same answers for your query from the wide array of information available to suit your needs. I do believe that great power comes with great responsibility as the other always says, and it’s true.  This is the reality of life we have to go with the flow. This is the aim of the developers and inventors to make life easy.
Apparently, what is important is that we know how to save this information and knowledge not in our eight gig flash drive not in the memory of our hard disk computer, but in our God’s given memory which is our brain. It is a matter of being responsible in every thing that we do, it doesn’t matter if use the traditional way or the other way around, but as long as we do it for good I think that is far beyond our teachers discretion. 

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY II SYLLABUS

                                                   Republic of the Philippines
                                              UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
                                                  Camarin Campus, Caloocan City
 
                                                   TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
 
                                               COURSE OUTLINE
                                                 Second Semester, 2011-2012

Course Code: MSC 132
Course Title: Educational Technology II
 Contact Hours: 54 Hours
 Credit Units: 3 Units
 Pre-requisite: Educational Technology I
   
 Course Description:

      The subject “Educational Technology II” is a three (3) unit course designed to introduce both traditional and innovative technologies to facilitate and foster meaning ful and effective learning. Students are expected to demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature, application and production of the various types of educational technologies.

     This course will likewise focus both on developing teacher support materials and the production of technology-based student outputs.

     The subject further provides learning experiences through creating teaching/visual aids that will help develop the learning clients’ teaching competence.

     Moreover, this course is designed to prepare the students in the selection, development, organization, and effective use of instructional materials. It involves the study of types, values, limitations and sources of instruction sheets and other teaching aids.

  Course Objectives:

To lend familiarization on how educational technology can be utilized as the media for the avenues teaching-learning process in the school. To impart skills in planning, designing, using, and evaluating the technology-enriched teaching and learning process. To provide education in the use of technology in instruction by providing knowledge and skills on technology integration-in-instruction to learners. To impart learning experiences in instructional technology-supported instructional planning. To acquaint students on information technology or IT-related learning theories with the computer as a tutor. To engage learners on practical technology integration issues including IT classrooms, use of the internet for learning, cooperative learning through the use of information technology.
  Course Requirements:
Written reports Research papers MS Office Outputs Teaching demonstration E-portfolio Instructional Video
 Teaching Strategies:
Lecture / discussion Cybernetics sessions Group discussion Film showing
Course Content:                                                                             Contact Hours

     Chapter I: Background, Information and Overview: ……………….6 hrs

               1.1.        A Review of Educational Technology 1
               1.2.        An Overview of Educational Technology 2
               1.3.        Educational Technology in the Asia Pacific Region

     Chapter II: Inclinations to Educational Technology …………………3 hrs

               2.1. Basic Concepts on Integrating Technology in Instruction
               2.2. State-of-the-Art ET Application Practices

     Chapter III: The Role of IT in Educational Technology……………..3 hrs
              
               3.1. IT Enters A New Learning Environment
               3.2. IT for Higher Thinking Skills and Creativity
               3.3. Higher Thinking Skills Through IT-Based Projects

     Chapter IV: Computers as the Third Revolution in Education …..3 hrs

               4.1. Computers as Information and Communication Technology
               4.2. The Computers as a Tutor
               4.3. The Computer as the Teacher’s Tool

     Chapter V: Use of Technology in Teaching-Learning Process ..…9 hrs

               5.1. Information Technology in Support of Student-Centered Learning
               5.2. Cooperative Learning with the Computer
               5.3. The Software as an Educational Resource
               5.4. Understanding Hypermedia
               5.5. The Internet and Education

     Chapter VI: Application/Softwares Commonly Used in Education
                        / Hands-on Activities …………………….……………….......….15 hrs

              6.1. MS Office Applications
                      6.1.1. MS Word Basics
                      6.1.2  MS Powerpoint Basics
                      6.1.3. MS Excel Basics
              6.2. Adobe Photoshop Basics
              6.3. Windows Movie Maker Basics

Values Integration:

     Students will be able to appreciate the concept and nature of “Educational Technology” for future application; acquire the necessary background on how to make teaching devices integrated with technology and based on proper classifications and identifications; and apply the skills in constructing instructional materials in teaching.

 Percentage Evaluation:

                  Please refer to your UCC Student’s Handbook

 References:

         Paz I. Lucido et.al., Educational Technology 1, Philippines, Q.C., 2008       
         Paz I. Lucido, Educational Technology 2, Philippines, Manila, 2007
         Brenda B. Corpuz et.al., Principles of Teaching 1, Philippines, Quezon City, 2007
         Gloria G. Salandanan , Principles and Strategies of Teaching, Phil., Q. C., 2007

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"A SELF INTRODUCTION"

I am Romeo Zabala Orias, My friends call me Mico and I was born on the 10th of February in the heart of manila. A fourth child of Mrs. Mercedes Alejo Zabala Orias and Mr. Glicerio Relloma Orias live a happy and comfortable life due to my parents hard work and dedication to raise a family that would be acceptable in the society. My brothers, sisters and I are very fortunate to have a parent like them because they sent us to school, despite of the fact that the condition of our economy is getting worst then. But unfortunately some good things had come to an end. Our creator takes them away from us. But we are all happy not because they are gone, but we are happy because they leave us with values and courage to face any endeavor in life. 

        I was very thankful with my family because they supported me all through out, especially when I decided to move out of the house after graduating high school. Ever since I was an independent person, I’d like to do things on my own and my parents trusted me so much so they let me do what ever I please. Until now I was living on my own, but living a life alone was not that easy but I do enjoy it so much. I am happy because I’ll be able to pilot my own life the way I wanted to be. But from time to time I do visit my family back home.

        I am now studying and at the same time working at the Philippine Theater Music and Arts as a senior voice instructor while I am running my own business, which is performing arts workshop every summer in different school in Caloocan City.  Studying and working at the same time was not that easy, because it both requires skills and talents. I always have to prove to them that I am the best or else I loose the job. Same thing with the University that I am studying, our department is quite strict on us simply because we will be teachers and teachers must be at its best always. Imagine that you have to clean your crib, cook your own food, washed your own dirty stuff and to top it all, when the time you are sick, no one will be there to take care of you. That is why after graduation, I am planning to settle down, be an influential teacher and a successful businessman as well. I just hope and pray that may God help me out for my plan to happen. May he extend his blessings and guidance and put everything in to reality. This is me and this is what I want to be.