In recent years, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has been investing heavily in the use of ICT-based tools in schools. This includes providing training and support for school administrators and teachers on how to use these tools effectively.
Some of the ways that the DepEd is building capacity for ICT-based tools in schools include:
- Providing professional development opportunities for school administrators and teachers. The DepEd offers a variety of professional development programs on ICT integration in education. These programs cover a range of topics, from basic computer skills to more advanced topics such as using ICT to design and deliver lessons.
- Developing and distributing ICT-based learning resources. The DepEd has developed a variety of ICT-based learning resources, such as interactive modules, simulations, and online games. These resources are made available to schools for free, and teachers are trained on how to use them in their classrooms.
- Providing access to ICT infrastructure. The DepEd is working to ensure that all schools have access to ICT infrastructure, such as computers, internet access, and projectors. The DepEd is also providing schools with funding to purchase ICT-based learning resources.
In addition to the efforts of the DepEd, there are a number of other organizations and institutions that are working to build capacity for ICT-based tools in Philippine schools. For example, the Philippine Association for Educational Technology (PAET) is a professional organization that provides training and support for educators on the use of ICT in education. PAET also organizes an annual conference where educators can learn about the latest trends and developments in ICT integration in education.
Here are some specific examples of capacity-building initiatives for ICT-based tools in Philippine schools:
- The DepEd has partnered with the World Bank to implement the Philippine Basic Education Sector Assistance Program (PBEAP). One of the components of the PBEAP is the ICT Integration in Education Project, which aims to improve the use of ICT in teaching and learning in Philippine schools. Under this project, the DepEd has provided training and support to school administrators and teachers on the use of ICT-based learning resources and tools.
- The DepEd has also partnered with Microsoft to implement the Digital Literacy Program for Teachers and School Leaders. This program aims to develop the digital literacy skills of school administrators and teachers. Under this program, participants are trained on the use of a variety of Microsoft Office applications, as well as online collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- The DepEd has also developed a number of its own ICT-based capacity-building programs. For example, the DepEd ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (DepEd ICT CST) are a set of standards that define the ICT skills and knowledge that teachers need to be effective. The DepEd ICT CST is used to guide the development of ICT-based professional development programs for teachers.
Overall, the Philippine government and other organizations are investing heavily in building capacity for ICT-based tools in schools. This is a positive development, as ICT-based tools have the potential to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Philippine schools.
At the University of Zaragoza through the REAPSES method I try to use ICT within every corner of Learning Styles.
Best regards,
Reina Castellanos
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