IBM KidSmart - Batanes

IBM KidSmart Batanes
March 28-31, 2006
Ivatan Conference Hall, DepEd Office Complex, Basco, Batanes

3 recipient schools:

Basco Central School
Mahatao Elementary School
Ivana Elementary School.

Other participating schools:

Diptan Elementary School
Itbud Integrated School
Uyugan Elementary School
Chavanarian Barrio School
Valugan Elementary School
Tukon Barrio School
San Vicente Barrio School

School Narrative Report

It was September 6, 2007 when I first conducted my lesson with the integration of computer. Before I proceed to my lesson I told my pupils that they will use a computer as additional tool in learning our subject. The initial reaction of the pupils are excited and some are nervous because for some of them have no experience on handling a computer.

One by one I assist each group of pupils in introducing them to the KidSmart computer. At that time, I started my lesson about rhyming words. Each group had the opportunity in learning how to read and analyze with the help of the computer. There were different reactions in each student, but in the end of each computer session, the pupils are reluctant to leave the computer because they pretty much enjoyed using it as an instuctional tool. For them it is breather to the traditional teaching.

On my second session they were much comfortable using the computer. Although it was Math subject all the students were excited in learning the lesson through the use of CBL rather than the traditional way of teaching.

As a sum, learning using a device compare to the traditional teaching encourage more students to study and participate.


Romina M. Velasco
Teacher
Two-Everlasting
Naic Elementary School
Naic, Cavite

School Narrative Report

On September, Grade II class was scheduled to use the computer using CBL. As expected, my pupils are very happy knowing that we will go to the library to use a new mehtod of learning through the use of computer. Most of them have no background in handling a computer but some have, through a computer center around the town.

September 5 was our first session. Pupils were oriented on how to behave inside the station. A brief introduction about computer was also taught before hand. Everybody was really excited because it was the first time that we go out of the classroom and second, they have a chance to handle a computer. I saw the amusement on their face. As the lesson goes on, children are listening attentively. Maybe they were waiting for the me to say its time for them to go to the computer. When we proceed to the group work chaos began. All of them wants to go to the computer, they were given 5 minutes in each station and then, as I signal there will be a rotation, so, all of them will have a chance to handle the computer. It was really a fruitful experience for them. They kept on asking me, "Ma'am kailan po tayo babalik dun?"

Some of their parents also approached me and asked about the computer lesson,. They told me it makes their children more interested in going to school and bacame more eager to study their lessons. "Baka daw kasi mag computer uli. Mas lalo daw nilang naiintindihan ang lesson."

KidSmart program breaks the monotonous of our everyday traditional way of teaching. It enhances more knowledge, provides opportunities and develop critical thinking to our pupils.


Ms. Grace C. Madlangbayan
Teacher
Two-Sampaguita
Naic Elementary School
Naic, Cavite

School Narrative Report

KidSmart is very helpful to the children. This program provides the children to become knowledgeable with the technology. By interacting to this program the children learned and played.

During my first year teaching, I gave an instruction to my children before during and after entering to the computer laboratory. But I admitted that it is very hard to bring a big class inside the room because some children do what they want to do. Even though I grouped them and gave an activity while some group is using the computer. Some children left their works then they watch what is on the computer. They want already to operate the computer even it is not their turn to manipulate.

The children are so amazed what they observed. Some says "Wow! Ang Ganda!". "Ang Galing!" As a result, they don't wnat to stand up to pass the keyboard to their other classmates. They say "Ako Muna!" So as a teacher, I controlled them so that everybody will experience in operating the computer and in order to learned.


Ms. Jinky C. Almirol
Grade 3 Teacher
Naic Elementary School
Naic, Cavite

KidSmart Bohol-June 2006

Recipients:

1. Dimiao Elementary School

2. Quinoguitan Elementary School

3.Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School

KidSmart Lagro Elementary School-November 2000

Richard Burgos with teachers from Lagro Elementary School-Victoria M. Ramos, Azucena C. Aglagadan, Marimel Jane H. Polita, Reza V. Maninang, Angelina D. Garcia

IBM Club Volunteers demonstrate how to set up a PC.
Teachers learn how to prepare lesson plans using Lotus WordPro.

School Narrative Report

NAIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Division of Cavite
District of Naic I

The EduQuest Training Program for Early Childhood Educators was conducted las March 13-15, 2007 at Sen. P.M. Lacson, Naic Cavite. It was participated by six teachers from Naic Elementary School namely Joan Antiniolos teacher from kinder; Marialyn S. Poblete and Sheryll H. Anit from grade I; Grace C. Madlangbayan and Romina M. Velasco both from grade II; Jinky Almirol from grade III. Also with us is Mrs. Araceli V. Santos our principal. How it was amazing for us because we don't know how to hands on computer. As the training goes on, with the help of our talented, patient trainors we learned how to use it little by little. On the third day of the training, we were all very happy because we went back to our school with this KIDSMART computer.

The computer was assembled in the vacant room for grade VI, with the help of Mr. Edgardo Dirain a grade V teacher. During our summer duty, which started April, we trained our co-teachers regarding this program. On April 24, Mrs. M.S. Poblete and Mrs. S.H. Anit started summer training with the incoming grade I pupils. We trained 14 pupils every Tuesday until May 8. The grade II pupils were trained every Wednesday by grade II teachers. There were 22 pupils who attended this summer training.

As the class opened, the principal told us that it would be better if we transfer the computer on the other side of the library. We seconded becaused it would be safer for the children because they will not go up the stairs. We asked again the help oof Mr. E. Dirain to transfer the computer downstairs beside the library. Our principal put a steel gate for its safety. During the summer training with the pupils, we have an informal training. There were students who can manipulate the computer and those who cannot, so we grouped them. For those who do not know how to use the computer, it was easier for them to answer the activities/exercises due to their prior knowledge when they were in kinder. They were very eager to answer the exercises presented. Every child was given 5 minutes to use the computer and after everybody was done, a new lesson was started. Millie's Math House and Bailey's Book House were our lessons during summer. You won't see the computer vacant because they all wanted to learn new lessons. Minsan nga nauuna pa sa teacher pagpasok at paghawak ng mouse. Ayaw nang bitiwan. As it goes on the pupils learned to listen and follow instruction given.

On the first week Of July after lunch time, we trainors cleaned the place where the computer was to be placed. We also planned a classroom layout and organized the different learning stations. We put tables and chairs for each station including the materials needed. We set our time scheduled. Being the coordinator of this program, my section was the first to visit the CBL area on the first day of August. On the first day, an orientation about the program was conducted including the different learning stations, all the different parts of the computer. During the second time, we visited again the lesson proper was introduced. Teachers from grades I, II and III also did what we've done. After our turn, grade II pupils started on the month of September while grade III started on the month of October as scheduled on the logbook. There were 7 sections from grade I; six sections from grade II and six sections from grade III. The children enjoyed having these lesson especially handling on the computer. "Hindi pa nga lumalabas ng room eh tinatanong na ulit kung kailan daw babalik para magcomputer."

They utilized computer as tools for the development of learning. It provides opportunities for students to work individually, in pair, in small groups and as a class. Although CBL was not really given emphasis, the contents and activities are merely the same with that. Using this CBL encouraged pupils to explore and discover concepts and ideas. Active involvement and participation developed among them. As a whole we can say that it made teaching easier, faster, and more effective.

Can we ask for more software to be installed in our computer? We do hope so. Please take the deepest gratitudes from the supervisor, principal, teachers, and pupils of Naic Elementary School, Naic I.



Marialyn S. Poblete
KidSmart Coordinator
Naic Elementary School