Empowerment Technologies

Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600

Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: GAS 11 – A
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 0 – Techno Subject Teacher: Angeli A. Cabilitazan

Orientation on empowerment technologies

Course Description
Information and communication technologies (ICT) as a tool for curating, contextualizing,
collaborating, and creating content and experiences for learning in the professional tracks.

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students are expected to demonstrate:
1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of:
a. the nature of ICT in the context of their lives, society, and professional tracks;
b. the internet and its applications, and different threats and crimes that may be
encountered online;
c. different use of advanced tools and apply them to create ICT content for use in various
tracks;
d. different platforms and imaging and design for ICT environment and apply them in making
ICT contents such as printed layouts, websites, presentations; and more; and
e. collaborative development of ICT content from the previous weeks and develop a
presentation consisting of existing and previously developed content; and
2. Competencies in:
a. distinguishing various determinants and contents of ICT;
b. application of different tools for several ICT activities such as research, presentation,
collaboration, computation, and more;
c. expressing ideas and concepts related to community issues and addressing them through
ICT concepts;
d. examining critically the choice of tools for ICT content development; and
e. demonstrating and showing improved abilities and skills of overall ICT content.

Learning Area Standard

The learners demonstrate effective capability through their understanding of basic and advanced
ICT concepts and strategies that would boost their confidence in themselves in their academic,
professional, and social lives.

Course Content and Modules

Assessment
Module Title of Module Description
Type
Midterms (March 31 – May 4, 2021)
Orientation on Short introduction on the subject Empowerment
0 Empowerment Technologies; includes the topics, learning
Technologies methodologies, and other essential information
Introduction to Introduces the idea and relevance of ICT in the Written Work 1
Information and modern day; includes the definition, state of ICT
1
Communications development in the Philippines, and global trends
Technology
The Internet Introduces concepts and ideas encountered when Written Work 2
using the Internet and the World Wide Web;
2
includes commonly seen terminologies, and parts
of the World Wide Web

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 Empowerment Technologies
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: GAS 11 – A
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 0 – Techno Subject Teacher: Angeli A. Cabilitazan

Online Platforms, Introduces ideas and concepts revolving around Written Work 3
3 Systems, and computer applications and software, and internet
Functions platforms
Internet Threats Introduces different threats that can be Performance
4 encountered when using the Internet; includes tips Check 1
and ideas on how to prevent or mitigate them
Cybercrimes Introduces different cybercrimes, their descriptions, Performance
and tips and ideas on how to prevent or mitigate Check 2
5
them; additional topic on the Ten Commandments
of Computer Ethics
Finals (May 14 – June 29, 2021)
Do’s and Don’ts in An advanced topic on the use of Microsoft Written Work 4
6 a PowerPoint PowerPoint or other presentation software that
Presentation focuses on how to present information efficiently
Introduction to An introductory topic that showcases the Written Work 5
Microsoft Excel environment and commonly used formulas and
7
functions in Microsoft Excel which can be
applicable to other spreadsheet software
Elements and An introduction to graphic design that showcases Written Work 6
8 Principles in ideas and principles on how to construct an
Graphic Design effective and visually pleasing graphic
Online An introduction to the different collaborative tools Performance
9 Collaborative that can be used online according to their use and Check 3
Tools advantages
Information and Focuses on how ICT can be used as a platform for Performance
Communications change through societal and individual efforts; Check 4
10 Technology as a includes topics on planning and conceptualization,
Platform for Social researching, designing, planning, copywriting, and
Change developing ICT-related projects

Final Task
• Module: ICT Project for Social Change
o Focuses on the conceptualization, design, and presentation of a plan on how to improve
problems in society using ICT tools
• Topics:
o Planning and conceptualizing an ICT project for social change
o Research for ICT audience and audience profiling
o Designing and copywriting for ICT projects
o Developing and constructing the ICT project
• Other relevant lessons:
o Do’s and don’ts in a PowerPoint presentation
o Elements and principles in graphic design
o Online collaborative tools

Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

• Synchronous Learning
o This shall be done at least one hour a week, either on a Monday or Tuesday.
▪ Some sections may also have classes on a Wednesday or Thursday according to the
availability of the subject teacher.

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 Empowerment Technologies
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: GAS 11 – A
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 0 – Techno Subject Teacher: Angeli A. Cabilitazan

▪ Schedule of synchronous classes, asynchronous classes and collaborative learning classes

is in compliance with general guidelines and considerations of DM-C1-2020-00162.
o List of tasks:
▪ Lecture with class discussion
▪ Demonstration
▪ Student answers to a discussion
▪ Question and answer session
o Video conferencing tools
▪ The class shall either use Google Meet or Zoom as the main video conferencing tool.
▪ The video conferencing tool used is in accordance with the subject teacher, and is
acknowledged by the class.
▪ The links to the meetings may be given at most 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
o Weekly synchronous learning sessions are held within the following dates:
Module Dates for Synchronous
Title of Module
Number Learning Sessions
0 Orientation on Empowerment Technologies April 5 – 6, 2021
1 Introduction to ICT April 12 – 13, 2021
2 The Internet April 19 – 20, 2021
3 Online Platforms, Systems, and Functions April 26 – 27, 2021
4 Internet Threats May 3 – 4, 2021
5 Cybercrimes May 10 – 11, 2021
6 Do’s and Don’ts in a PowerPoint Presentation May 24 – 25, 2021
7 Introduction to Microsoft Excel May 31 – June 1, 2021
8 Elements and Principles in Graphic Design June 7 – 8, 2021
9 Online Collaborative Tools June 14 – 15, 2021
10 ICT as a Platform for Social Change June 21 – 22, 2021
• Asynchronous Learning
o Methods for asynchronous learning:
▪ Modular instruction – reading and understanding of content placed in the modules;
viewing of multimedia examples using the Canvas K-12 LMS
▪ Multimedia viewing – watching and examinations of pre-recorded videos either created
by the subject teacher or reliable resources from the Internet
▪ Individual consultation – asking questions, individual demonstrations, individual critiquing
between the subject teacher and an individual / small group of students
o Platforms used:
▪ Canvas K-12 LMS – main learning management system
▪ Messenger, Facebook groups – more accessible release of announcements and reminders
▪ Email, Messenger, Phone number – individual concerns to subject teacher
o Schedule of release of modules in Canvas K-12 LMS are as follows:
Module
Title of Module Date for Release of Modules
Number
0 Orientation on Empowerment Technologies April 5 – 6, 2021
1 Introduction to ICT April 12 – 13, 2021
2 The Internet April 19 – 20, 2021
3 Online Platforms, Systems, and Functions April 26 – 27, 2021
4 Internet Threats May 3 – 4, 2021
5 Cybercrimes May 10 – 11, 2021
6 Do’s and Don’ts in a PowerPoint Presentation May 24 – 25, 2021
7 Introduction to Microsoft Excel May 31 – June 1, 2021
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 Empowerment Technologies
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: GAS 11 – A
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 0 – Techno Subject Teacher: Angeli A. Cabilitazan

8 Elements and Principles in Graphic Design June 7 – 8, 2021

9 Online Collaborative Tools June 14 – 15, 2021
10 ICT as a Platform for Social Change June 21 – 22, 2021
o Schedule of intervention periods are as follows:
▪ Midterms: March 31 – May 4, 2021
▪ Finals: May 14 – June 29, 2021

Grading System
• Two grading periods: midterms and finals
• Overall grade is determined using:
𝑀𝑖𝑑𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 + 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒
𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 =
2
Types of Percen-
Description
Assessment tage
Tests the learner’s basic level of understanding; focuses on the concepts
Written Work embedded in the topic at hand (self-checks, quizzes, class discussions, 40%
student participation, etc.)
Tests the learner’s ability to create output; focuses on the direct
Performance
application of the concepts, principles, and techniques learned 60%
Check
(applications, final performance check)
Quarterly Not included in this trimester’s grading due to difficulty in upholding the
Assessment integrity of the assessment as a valid measure to student competency
Total 100%

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