Mentors train on computer, internet

Around 140 teachers and staff from seven public high schools (PHSs) assigned to Cavite State University start on March 31, 2008 their five-day training on computer and internet literacy. CvSU sent seven teams to serve as training management staff to the following schools:

• Emiliano T. Tirona Memorial National High School, Kawit, Cavite
Trainor: Michelle Llamado
Assistants: Aiza Bihis and Marlon Pereña

• Eastern Bacoor National High School, Bacoor, Cavite
Trainor: Charlotte Carandang
Assistant: Sheryl Dinglasan

• Trece Martires City National High School, Trece Martires City, Cavite
Trainor: Amy Buenaventura
Assistants: Aileen Ardina and Emeline Guevarra

• Bulihan National High School, Silang, Cavite
Trainor: Lea Rosarda
Assistants: Marlon Cruzate and Simeon Daez

• Indang National High School, Silang, Cavite
Trainor: Floricelle Manimtim
Assistants: Ma. Lourdes Viado, Cesar Carriaga and Jefferlyn Alegre

• Mogpog Comprehensive National High School, Mogpog, Marinduque
Trainor: Gladys Perey
Assistants: Danielito Escaño and Poinsettia Vida

• Bangbang National High School, Gasan, Marinduque
Trainor: Lydia Nosa
Assistant: Liezl Montaron

CILC at Trece Martires City, Cavite

The activity aims to train the teachers on basic IT literacy using open source software so that they will be able to effectively use the technology in their classes.

The second batch of this training will be held on April 14-18, 2008.

After deployment, what's next?

After the delivery of equipment and installation of laboratories in all public high schools assigned to Cavite State University, Project Manager Camilo A. Polinga announces the following training schedules:

• Computer and Internet Literacy Course - a five-day training that will be conducted on site starting March 31, 2008
Participants: school principal, librarian, English teacher, third year student, laboratory managers who passed the Laboratory Management Assessment Exam, and teachers who have basic computer skills

• Laboratory Management Training
Date: April 28 – May 2, 2008
Venue: CEIT, Cavite State University, Indang , Cavite
Participants : laboratory managers and laboratory assistants who passed the Laboratory Management Assessment Exam

• Library Management Training
Date: May 5 – 9, 2008
Venue: Cavite State University
Participants: school librarians

• Web Development
Date: May 5 – 9, 2008
Venue: Cavite State University
Participants: selected English teachers and third year students

• Project Close-out
Date: May 26 – 27, 2008
Venue: Development Academy of the Philippines and Convention Center, Tagaytay City
Participants: school principals and laboratory managers

Lab management assessment exam given

The project staff of iSchools-CvSU facilitated the Laboratory Management Assessment examination on the following schedules:

February 8, 2008 - DepEd Division Office, Quezon

February 13, 2008 - San Jose National High School, Antipolo, Rizal

February 16, 2008 - Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite

February 23, 2008 - respective recipient public high schools (PHSs) in Marinduque

The examination was given to ICT coordinators and other staff of recipient PHSs to determine the participants to the Laboratory Management Training that will be conducted by Cavite State University in April 2008.

Deployment of PCs completed

A total of 294 computer units, 14 LCD projectors, 14 printers and 14 servers were delivered to the 14 public high school (PHS) beneficiaries of the CICT-CvSU iSchools Project.

The deployment of computer units for the CvSU-assigned PHSs took place on February 6-23, 2008. CvSU composed three different teams and scheduled five dates for the delivery and installation of equipment.

February 6, 2008
• Emiliano T. Tirona Memorial National High School, Kawit, Cavite
• CvSU Laboratory School, Indang, Cavite

February 7, 2008
• Bulihan National High School, Silang, Cavite
• Trece Martires City National High School, Trece Martires City, Cavite

February 13, 2008
• Angono National High School, Angono, Rizal
• Vicente Madrigal National High School, Binangonan, Rizal
• San Jose National High School, Antipolo, Rizal
• Eastern Bacoor National High School, Bacoor, Cavite
• Indang National High School, Indang, Cavite

February 18, 2008
• Recto Memorial National High School, Tiaong, Quezon
• Pitogo Community National High School, Pitogo, Quezon
• Calauag National High School, Calauag, Quezon

February 23, 2008
• Bangbang National High School, Gasan, Marinduque
• Mogpog Comprehensive National High School, Mogpog, Marinduque

PCs are deployed at Mogpog National Comprehensive High School, Marinduque.

The computer laboratory is installed at Binangonan National High School, Rizal.

It took at least four hours for the set-up and testing of the hardwares and softwares in each PHS. Minor problems encountered were the absence of recovery CD for Edubuntu, lack of extension cord, missing power cord, and one monitor and CPU not functioning well. ASI service partners deployed in Quezon were not familiar with open source operating system. Overall, the activity happened smoothly and successfully.

More photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24657923@N06/

Before deployment

As indicated in the roles and responsibilities of recipient public high schools (PHS) in the iSchools Project, the PHSs shall:
• provide the required computer laboratory room complete with electrical connection, convenience outlets for the computer and aircon units, and lighting fixtures;
• provide the needed computer tables and chairs; and
• ensure security to the facility.

All recipient schools did their share as they await the deployment of equipment for iSchools which include: a local area network (LAN) of 20 workstations and one server, bundled with Open Source operating system; two airconditioning units, one multimedia projector, one printer, and a wireless internet connection.

Trainers' Training

One of the iSchools project objectives is to provide educators' training that includes:
• Computer and Internet Literacy Course (CILC) - to train the teachers on basic IT literacy so that they will be able to effectively use the technology in their classes and record updates;
• Laboratory Management Training - to train the designated laboratory technician on networking concepts and proper maintenance procedures;
• Library Management Information System - to train the designated high school librarian;
• Web Development - to enable the schools to create local educational content using mature open source applications; and
• Sustainability Planning and Management - to further gain stakeholders’ commitment and train them on how to sustain the project after its closure.

In connection with this, Cavite State University sent its faculty members to the following training programs organized by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT):
• Basic Training Management on September 17-21, 2007 in Central Luzon University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija;
• Web Design and Development on October 8-12, 2007 in Batangas State University; and
• Library Management on October 15-19, 2007 in CICT, Diliman Quezon City.

CvSU has 8 trainers for CILC, 2 for Basic Training Management, 2 for Web Design and Development, and 2 for Library Management.