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Minimizing the Digital Dividein Science and Mathematics

Education

ESTER B. OGENA, Ph.D.DirectorScience Education InstituteDepartment of Science and Technology

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Technology Use

Academic Performance

Socioeconomic Status

Source: Chih-Yuan Sun, The Digital Divide and its Impact on Academic Performance

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Initiatives of the Science Education Institute

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SEI Mandate

• Undertake science education and training

• Administer scholarships, awards, and grants

• Undertake science and technology manpower development

• Formulate plans and establish programs & projects for promotion & development of S&T education& training in coordination with Department of Education & other institutions of learning in S&T

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Previous Initiatives• ICT Learning Assisted Program

• Development of Computer-Based Teaching (CBT) Modules

• Developing ICT Infrastructure

• Enhancing Youth ICT Competitiveness

• National e-Training Program for Teachers in Elementary and Secondary Level Science and Mathematics

• Collaborative ICT training Program for Teachers

• Training Program on New Technologies and IT Applications: Embedded Systems and Robotics

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ICT Learning Assisted Program

Intel Philippines donated 157 Intel microscope

147 microscopes were distributed by SEI to various schools as of Nov 2002

30 science teachers were trained on October & November 2002 at SEI on the application of the microscope and the computer

Previous Initiative

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Development of Computer-Based Teaching (CBT)

Modules

Previous Initiative

− 9 modules in Mathematics

− 5 modules in Biology− 6 modules in Chemistry− 8 modules in Physics

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Development of Computer-Based Teaching (CBT) Modules

• Recipients as of December 2007

− 4,218 public high schools (27,816 copies)− 62 private high schools (316 copies)− 25 SUCs (323 copies)− 6 private universities (95 copies)− 5 Mobile IT Classrooms (85 copies)− 1 Science Centrum (10 copies)− 85 Other Government Institutions (381)− 4 Private Institutions (8)

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Developing ICT InfrastructureModel Information Technology Classroom (MITC)

Regional Science Teaching Centers

•LAN Connection and Cabling

•ICT Facilities

•Software resources

•Teleconferencing Facilities

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Developing ICT Infrastructure

West Mindanao State University

Mindanao State University

Philippine Normal University

Leyte Normal University

Polytechnic University ofthe Philippines

West Visayas State University

UP NISMED

UP College of Education

University of San Carlos

Recipients

Legend:

Automated Library Facilities

Video Conferencing Facilities

LAN, PC, etc.

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Enhancing Youth ICT Competitiveness

• Youth Web Designers Competition

• International Programming and

Micromouse Competition

MONICA DACUAN Assumption College

Makati City

JOAN TORNO Philippine Science HS-Mindanao

Davao City

OM NARAYAN A. VELASCO University of Baguio Preparatory HS

Baguio City

ALLEN GO UYNICKY Xavier School

Greenhills, Mandaluyong City

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The Young Web Designers Competition

Enhancing Youth ICT Competitiveness

To encourage the youth to undertake projects using ICT and motivate them to pursue careers relevant to the demands of the future industries

To train identified youth talents in web design and harness their skills in S&T undertakings

International Programming and Micromouse Competition

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National e-Training Program for Teachers in Elementary and Secondary Science and Mathematics

Previous Initiative

Legend:

Regional Science Teaching Center (Learning Institution)

Server - Host Institution

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Collaborative ICT training Program for Teachers

Coordinated the visit of Korean APEC AIV (ALCob Internet Volunteer)

Youth Internet Volunteers conducted ICT-skills training

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Training Program on New Technologies and IT Applications: Embedded Systems and Robotics

An intensive summer camp on robotics participated by teachers and students from various Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses nationwide.- Programming- Electronics- Mechanical Design

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• To provide students with a framework of knowledge and experience by which the field of digital electronics is explored, appreciated and manipulated.

• A curriculum that combines a 50-hour blended learning program (a mixture of video lessons/ demonstrations, on-line curricula, quizzes and exams, and real time conversation in an e-learning environment)

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Digital Electronics Design Camp with Blended Learning Component

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Previous Initiative

2009 Science, Mathematics & Engineering CampAn intense science education program that gather students, teachers and experts with genuine interest in the fields of science, mathematics, technology, and engineering.

The 2009 camp included topics on:- Mobile Robotics- Computer Science- Embedded Instrumentation Systems- Electronics

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THE MOBILE IT CLASSROOMContinuing Initiative

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Conceptualized to reached out far flung areas in the Philippines.

Aimed at reducing “digital  divide”  between  schools classified as the haves and have-nots in terms of ICT resources.

A classroom housed in an air-conditioned bus, accommodate 32 students.

ABOUT THE MITC

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Science education at your doorstep

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Deployment History:

CAR : 2000 - 2003

Region I : 2000 –Sept. 2007Region II: 2000 - 2003

Region IV : 2003 - 11 Oct. 2007

CARAGA: 1999 - present

Region V : 2000 – Sept. 2007

Region VIII : 2000 - 2002

Region XI: 2004 - present

CamSur : 2008 - present

benefited 309,941 students in 4,998 schools

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Continuing InitiativeModules in

SCIENCE and MATHEMATICSFor Elementary

Schools

101 elementary science & mathematics modules were developed

About 7,000 CDs were distributed to various public elementary schools, public offices, science centrums, foundations, & even lawmakers since 2006

Launched the courseware website last April 2009, Philippine Science High School –Southern Mindanao Campus (PSHS-SMC) http:// courseware.dost.gov.ph

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An online repository of 101 elementary science & mathematics modules w/c are readily available for download by teachers & students

ONLINE VERSION OF COURSEWARE

http:// courseware.dost.gov.ph

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STATUS OF DOWNLOAD FROM COURSEWARE WEBSITE as of June 2010

GRADE SCIENCE MATH

1 - 1,205

2 - 926

3 1,642 980

4 1,375 885

5 1,965 1,471

6 1,881 1,542

TOTAL 6,863 7,009

http:// courseware.dost.gov.ph

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Current InitiativeDevelopment of Interactive

SCIENCE and MATHEMATICSCOURSEWARE

For Secondary Level Schools (On-going)

Composed of 461 interactive modules in secondary science and mathematics from first year to fourth year levels

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Continuing Initiative

Support for Robotics Competitions

Philippine Robotics Olympiad>> an annual science educational event that primarily aims to challenge the intellectual skills and critical thinking of elementary and high school students.

F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition (Hawaii, 2009)>> For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology>> Philippines was the sole ASEAN participant>> The Philippine Team received 2 awards: Highest Rookie Seed Award Rookie All-Star Award

Source: Google Images

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Hosting of the World Robot Olympiad 2010 in the Philippines

World Robot Olympiad>> an event for science, technology and education which brings together the young people all over the world to develop their creativity and problem solving skills through challenging and educational robot competitions.

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Upcoming…

Tagisang Robotics: Design, Build and Play Competition

1. To raise the interests of students in science, engineering/technology, mathematics, and information and communications technology through hands-on experience and investigation.2. To instill to the participants the value of teamwork, team spirit, and cooperation.3. To help the students develop their logical and systematic thinking skills as they plan and build robot in a specified time frame.4. To  widen  the  youth’s  view  in  the  application  of  science & technology, improve their learning efficiency, and encourage the youth to be future scientists, engineers, and inventors.

Source: Google Images

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Web-based Services

•Science and Technology Education Network (STEdNet)

•www.science-scholarships.ph

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Science and Technology Education Network (STEdNet) • STEdNet is a collaborative project of Philippine institutions

concerned with science education whose goal is to make science education researches and statistical data easily accessible using the Internet.

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Feeder System Level 1

Basic Education

Graduate

Post-Graduate

Undergraduate

Specialization Level

Feeder System Level 2

Development of S&T Education and Culture

S&T HRD Capacity Building

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MaramingSalamat!

(Thank You!) For more information about the programs and projects of the Science Education Institute, please visit our website:

www.sei.dost.gov.ph