The Concept of Self-Learning Modules

Classes in public schools started three weeks ago. Prior to opening of classes, there were a lot of discussion about the modules produced by the Department of Education for various distance learning modalities to be used this school year. After the opening of classes, those with family members who received a copy of the modules …

Errors on Self-Learning Modules: Who is Responsible?

These past couple of weeks, the issues on module errors have been a trend among students, parents, and educators. After the long debate, another related issue rose: “Do not blame the teachers.” Wait, most of the teachers are not reacting to the issue at all. It is the parents and the Department of Education who …

Teacher’s Influence on Student’s Motivation

I spent my childhood days as an introvert. I am an only child and both sides of the family are small. I have seven cousins on paternal side and three on my mother’s family.  I did not feel lonely because I love studying, reading books, and making crafts; I had always entertained myself whenever I …

Tips for Effective Presentation Skills

Public speaking is not something that comes easily for many people. It can be due to being afraid of criticism, stage fright, lack of preparation, etc. Others may also be afraid of the crowd, especially if someone sitting on a certain position is going to sit in the audience! In fact, many students struggle with …

How Mobile Gaming Made Me Closer to My Students

If you are familiar with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, then you surely know its popularity with the youth. Lately it became a pastime for youngsters and gaming enthusiasts because of the variety of modes (solo, multiplayer, versus AI, and arcade) that it offers. It also became the highlight and reason of bonding sessions among friends. …

Choosing the Best Distance Learning Mode

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the education sectors worldwide hard. The adjustments to be made for education to continue are confusing to everyone. No one have prepared for this kind of challenge when it comes to delivery of learning. While more flexible learning modalities have been used in universities—with other students preferring it than face-to-face set-up—the …

Tips to Overcome Fake Productivity

Last month, I watch a series of online church retreat. The first night’s topic was about dealing with emptiness and helplessness, but what lingered on my mind was a segment about fake productivity. Most of us—wherever we are in the world—stayed at home as advised by our governments to prevent being infected by novel coronavirus. …