I'm Getting EdTechnologized!

3 years ago, I was clueless as to how will I be able to teach a subject called Educational Technology knowing that I'm a mathematics professor. I was the newest member of the faculty back then that's why I was given the subject (that's what I heard but have not confirmed as to this date). So, to cut the story short I was given the subject and till now I'm still teaching it. Thanks to my knowledge in computer!

I have to admit, I enjoyed (since then) teaching student-teachers how to integrate technology in the classroom. Although, the subject is very challenging 'cause a lot of the students are not equipped with technical skills like operating the computer, editing videos, etc... But that was before! You must see them develop their educational blog now. You might be surprised how good they are in designing their blogs and how creative they are in coming up with their posts! It feels great to see them embrace the use of technology when most educators refuse to give up their traditional ways! Although I know that I'm still starting to really get the feel of being educational technologist, I'm pretty sure that my students and I are heading in the right direction.

Aside from the softwares that I introduce in my Mathematics and Educational Technology classes, educational blogging is closest to my heart. I've seen the many wonders of blogging in my classes for the past three years, from highly motivated students to a more meaningful and enjoyable learning. In fact, the students talk about their blogs even in our lecture classes!

Oops..just so you know...last year, I was invited to talk about "Educational Technology in the Classroom" during the DepEd-TEI Teacher Induction Program for Public School Teachers (May of 2009 and November of the same year) and I'm currently teaching Educational Technology at the Graduate School of my university.

I think I've been talking about educational technology on the entire post? Didn't I? Sorry...but that's what happens when you get edtechnologized!!

Ciao!

Can't believe I'm blogging...again!

I started blogging ( this was my first blog!!) few years ago. It was a product of my enthusiasm as a new college teacher. Though, too much workloads prevented me from updating my blog.

A week ago, I was surprised to find myself glued in front of the computer again opening a new tweeter account and updating my blogs! Why? Well, I was inspired by Julia! Julia who? Oh well, Julia is just a character in the film "Julie & Julia". I don't wanna go through explaining what the movie is all about but I suggest if you're into blogging you go check it out.

Although I'm back into blogging again, I think it will take time for me to redesign this old blog. So please just ignore the design and layout, we'll get into that later!

By the way, I added a new gadget ( left side), a list of the blogs created and maintained by my Educational Technology students. Please find time to read their blogs and find out what they are into right now!

Too much for this lengthy introduction...just expect a lot of exciting posts from now on! Ciao!

LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) September 2008 Results

Here's the result of the 2008 September Licensure Examination for Teachers released today November 17, 2008.

View Results for:
1. Elementary Education
2. Secondary Education

History of Mathematics MST – Mathematics

Course Outline:

I. 1. Babylonian and Egyptian Mathematics
2. Pythagorean Mathematics
3. The Period from Thales to Euclid
4. Euclid Elements
5. Greek Mathematics
6. Hindu Arabian Mathematics
7. European Mathematics

II. 1. The Dawn of Modern Mathematics
2. Analytic Geometry and other Pre-Calculus Development
3. The Calculus and Related Concepts
4. 20th Century Mathematics

III. 1. Early Computational Algorithms
2. Early Numeration Systems

IV. 1. Sets
2. Whole Numbers
3. Numeration System for Whole Numbers
4. Relations and Functions
5. Binary Operations


Requirement: Written Take-home Exam

BSN 1a and BSN 1e Final Grades in College Algebra

Good day! You are probably enjoying your semestral break by this time. I think I promised to post your grades at a later day but I was informed that your department set a Monday deadline so I'm posting your final grades in algebra this early. I merged the grades of BSN1a and BSN1e so please locate your Student Number.

I highlighted (in red) the grades of the students who have grades 90 and above. Congratulations! I'm so sorry to inform you that a number of students got grades below 85 and I don't know what is the implication on your stay at the School of Health Sciences. I hope that in case you will be screened out because of your low grade in my subject, you take it as a challenge and a learning experience. I know your grades do not define who you really are but let this be a reminder, that in life in order for us to succeed, we need to work hard and sacrifice.

Anyway, you can download your FINAL GRADES HERE. (Note: you will be directed to Rapidshare. Click "Free Account/User" if it prompts you to choose between "Free Account/User" and "Premium Account/User". Then click download. )

For questions/clarifications please leave a comment (don't forget to write your Student/ID number if you want to be recognized.) Thanks.