FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014

Name of FS Student: Krizziel Lynne C. Eduave Date of Visit: July 19, 2013 Course: Bachelor of Elementary Education Major: Special Education FS 3 (Section): EDD Cooperating School: Camaman-an Elementary School Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Timaan

Important Reminders: 1) Extend due courtesy to the Administrators, Teachers, and Staff Members of the school. 2) Follow the rules and regulations of the school and the centers you are visiting. 3) Always ask permission from the person-in-charge before touching any material or operating any equipment. 4) After you have completed your observation, express your gratitude for the time and assistance they gave you for this FS episode.

Aim of this activity: The activity is designed for you to survey on the available instructional and educational materials in the school. After the identification, you shall classify these materials according to the guidelines provided.
Part 1: On Facilities What o o are the various learning centers in the school? Classrooms Library Learning Resource Center Computer Laboratories o o o o Science Laboratory Music Room Gymnasium/Covered Courts Others: _______________________________ _______________________________

How do these learning centers facilitate the learning process? They have the E-learning room which contains projectors and tvs, and dvd players for film viewing. This is helpful in facilitating science classes where the students can watch documentaries which can supplement their learning. Who are in charge for the maintenance and upkeep of these centers? o Librarian Subject teacher/s Janitors Hired staff o Technician Students o Student Assistants o Others: _________________________ Are there policies for the use of these facilities? ___ Yes ___ No _----_Uncertain (Note: Ask if you can have a copy of the rules.) What materials/equipments are available in these facilities? Tables Projectors: OHP,LCD Chairs Cabinets/Closets o Lockers Shelves Charts Blackboards/Whiteboards o Computer units Bulletin boards o Laboratory equipments o Others: _________________________ Does the school include these learning facilities in their annual budget? ___ Yes ___ No _----_ Uncertain

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014 Which materials/equipments are MOST HELPFUL Teachers Students/Pupils Blackboard/whiteboard Powerpoint slides Books Tv and dvd player Handouts Powerpoint slides Diorama Internet Books Art supplies LEAST HELPFUL Teachers Students/Pupils

Puppets Flipcharts Drawings Charts

Puppets Flip charts transparencies

Part 2. On Teachers Instructional Materials What are the instructional materials used by the teachers? o Blackboard/Whiteboard: related paraphernalia o Handouts o Power Point Slides o Art Supplies o o Diorama o TV & CD/DVD Player o Internet o Books o Flip charts
10 Most Useful/Important IM Brief Description of its use

Transparencies Charts Posters Drawings Movies Portable CD/Cassette Player Puppets Others: ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Please rank the instructional materials in order of its importance and usefulness for the teachers.
Advantages Disadvantages

Books Computer Blackboard Tv and cd player Cd player Charts Visual aids

Reading purposes of the students Research purposes and for wider sources Where teacher write down notes to be copied Plays cds for movies and documentaries Plays cds for movies and documentaries Visual purposes of the student Pasted or viewed for students visual pleasure

Books are portable, readily available everywhere 100 percent accurate, reliable and much faster than humans Everybody in the class can see variety of movies to play for students to see variety of movies to play for students to see Students can identify and see parts clearly (skeleton) colorful and catches students attention

Takes a lot of space Depends on electricity Chalk dust can b ring sickness to most teachers durability and electricity dependent durability and electricity dependent May be outdated Easily be torn. durability is not long lasting

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014

Part 3. On Your Insights and Realizations

Which of the centers have caught your attention most? Why? They have the E-learning room. This room is for Science classes and they held their film viewing he re. This room caught my attention because of its name. When they mentioned about the E-learning, the college website went inside my mind but to them, it functions as an AVR.

Which of the instructional materials caught your attention most? Why? I saw a corner in one room that has a mat and a shelf full of books. I didnt get the chance to ask what it is but I guess its a reading corner. This caught my attention because g rowing up, we didnt have this kind of reading corners in our rooms. This is a big help to the students in enhancing their reading skills.

Which instructional materials/gadgets are you confident to use/operate? I am confident in in using the dvd players and the tv since we have those materials at home and in school. The projector also is not a problem for me since as education students; we frequently use projectors for our reports.

Which instructional materials/gadgets do you feel the need to learn more about? I didnt see instructional materials that I need to learn more about because the materials are very common and I am exposed to these materials already.

More insights and realizations for this episode What I am really concerned about in this episode is that the teachers are having difficulties in adjusting their curriculum, instructional materials and teaching strategies because of the implementation of the MTB/MLE educational system.

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment School of Education, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan First Semester, School Year 2013-2014 Related reading: 1) Research on policies, standards, and guidelines provided by Department of Education for the use of ICT, educational technology, or instructional materials in teaching.

Schools must use technology that empowers teachers A code of conduct governing behavior on the internet. A description of the consequences of violating Acceptable Use Policies A signature form for teachers, pa rent and student indicating their intent abide by the AUP. Teachers should embrace the common Core State Standard.

Reference: Trinidad( 2011)