e skwela philippines
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Commission on Information and Communications Technology
Maria Melizza D. Tan - PhilippinesInternational Conference on AEF Activities 2006
08 December 2006, Cancun, Mexico
an eLearning variant of theCommunity eCenter
Pilot ICT Project to Bridge the Digital Divide for Disadvantaged Youth in Urban Areas
eSkwelaeSkwela
Commission on Information and Communications Technology
Project Overview
Status of Philippine Education
“The poor performance of students across the country in national and international achievement tests, and the consistently high dropout rates at both elementary and secondary school levels, underscore the deterioration of the quality of the Philippine schools system.”
- National Framework Plan for ICTs in Basic Education, 2005
• ICTs as a powerful enabler of capacity development towards ensuring basic education for all and lifelong learning
DepEd’s ICT for Education Master Plan
Secretary Jesli Lapus (ICT Congress)
• Improvement of quality and access
• Empowerment of teachers and learners towards lifelong learning
• Efficient and effective educational planning and governance
• Coordination and collaboration with stakeholders
CICTHuman Capital Development Group
A nation competent in the use of ICT as a tool for sustainable human development
A Culture of Creative ICT Use
An Educational System that
Maximizes the Use of ICT in Learning
World Class Knowledge Worker
CICT's ICT4E: Table of Activities
Educators Training
Applications Dev
Content Dev Infrastructure Deployment
Elem Limited No No No
HS Yes Yes Yes Yes
ALS Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tertiary Yes Yes Yes Yes
An Educational CrisisCOHORT SURVIVAL TREND
• dropout rate for HS: 9% in SY 1998-1999 to 13.10% in SY 2002-2003.
58
43
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66
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Grade 1 Grade 6Graduate
HS I HS IVGraduate
College I CollegeGraduate
source: Department of Education
2003 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey
9.1
0.2
0.4
1.5
2.2
2.5
11.8
19.9
22
30.5
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
others
no regular transportation
no school w ithin the area
school is very far
cannot cope w ith school w ork
illness/ disability
housekeeping
high cost of education
lack of personal interest
employment / looking for w ork
Percentage Distribution: Reasons for not attending school
Source: 2003 FLEMMS Results
Philippine OSY
• 5.18 million out-of-school youth (2005)– 1.84 M aged 6 to 11 + 3.94 M aged 12 to 15
– 42% considered “idle”
• the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS)– “The Other Side of Education”
– provides non-formal and informal education
– receives less than 1% (0.068% in 2005) of the total education budget
Alternative Learning System
Programs
1. Basic Literacy
2. Accreditation & Equivalency
a. Elementary
b. Secondary
3. Advanced Level – Bridge Program
• use print modules• small number of
mobile teachers– Service Providers
(LGUs, NGOs, etc.) finance additional Instructional Managers
• simply not enough!!
eSkwela
• Commissioner Emmanuel C. Lallana, Ph.D.– Idea similar to NotSchool Schools of UK
broadening access to basic education
+
using ICTs effectively in
enhancing teaching & learning
+
21st Century Skills
eSkwela
• to establish/re-orient Community eLearning Centers in major centers in the country that will broaden access to ICT-enabled learning opportunities through a non-formal, community-based e-learning program for out-of-school youth (OSY) and adults– eLearning experience + blended and collaborative modes
of instruction + performance-based assessment
– pioneering effort with DepEd-BALS
eSkwela
• CICT-HCDG project through the AEF Grant• Project Team:
– Commissioner Emmanuel C. Lallana, Ph.D.
– Maria Melizza D. Tan
– Nelvin T. Olalia
– Avelino Mejia
– Kathryn Pauso (Jan. – Sept. 2006)
eSkwela – AEF Grant
• 4 pilot sites:
Quezon City
San Jose del Monte
Cebu City
Cagayan de Oro City
eSkwela – AEF Grant
• Project Cost – $200,000 (P10,246,000)
CAPITAL OUTLAY• Provision for procurement of Hardware
29.16%
MOOE● Professional Services (eLearning
Modules)48.08%
● Recipient preparation (inclusive of Seminars & Trainings)
10.29%
● Connectivity 4.35%● Project Mgt. and Stakeholders’
Coordination8.12%
Three Tracks
Accreditation and
Equivalency
Catch-up with Formal
Education
ICT-based Livelihood Program
Projected Results
• at least 600 out-of-school individuals serviced (1st 4 sites)• pilot the integration of ICTs in education towards the
development of specific curricular standards and guidelines for national adoption – more flexible than formal education setting
• assess the effectiveness of the elearning modules for probable wide-scale deployment and use around the country (even in formal educ settings) – received numerous inquiries already!
• assess the pilot run for duplication and rollout of more eSkwela elearning centers around the country – LGUs and NGOs are interested!; will receive national gov’t funding for 14 additional pilot sites!
Materials Development
Stakeholders’ Training
Community Support for
Program Sustainability
Infrastructure
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Project Components
Monitoring & Evaluation
Infrastructure Deployment
•21 units + peripherals + broadband connectivity
•4 pilot urban sites
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Project Components
Infrastructure Deployment
• 21 Computers – Laboratory:
• 20 PCs loaded with open source productivity tools, learning modules, etc
• server • LCD projector • 3-in-1 printer (print, scan, copy) • 2 A/C units• Digital camera• Computer Tables + Monoblocs
• Free Internet connection for 1 year; wireless
• bidding: finished• deployment: Dec/Jan
Curriculum Review & Materials Development
•conversion of 86 BALS print modules + livelihood courses
into elearning modules
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Infrastructure Deployment
•21 units + peripherals + broadband connectivity
•4 pilot urban sites
Project Components
BALS Core Curriculum
• enhancement of life skills and lifelong learning skills among its learners (21st Century Skills)
• ALS’ A&E Program - five learning strands: 1. Communication Skills
2. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
3. Sustainable Use of Resources/ Productivity
4. Development of Self and a Sense of Community / Value of Collaboration
5. Expanding One’s World Vision
– eSkwela to focus on the A&E Secondary Level Program: 50 of 86 core modules
– based on Curriculum Review by BALS (2005)
Sample ModulesCommunication Skills
Are You Listening?
A Language of Our Own
Effective Communication
Effective Writing
The Interview
Are you a Critical Reader?
How to Become an Intelligent Listener
Panitikang Filipino
Filling-up Forms Accurately
Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Reproductive Health
Skeletal System
Addictive and Dangerous Drugs
The Cost of Environmental
Degradation
Composting
Buying Wisely
Business Math
Basic Accounting
Searching for Patterns
Water and its Costs
Sustainable Use of Resources/Productivity
Marks of a Successful Entrepreneur
Water Pollution
Wanted: Clean and Fresh Air
Workers’ Rights
Ideas for Income-Generating Projects
Dev’t of Self and a Sense of Community
Building Relationships with Others
Dealing with Fear, Anger, and
Frustration
Ironing It Out
Changing Roles
Civil and Political Rights
The Beautiful World of Our Native
Borthers
Expanding One’s World Vision
The Major Religions of the World
Think Globally, Act Locally
How to Resolve Conflicts
eSkwela Instructional Design (pilot)
eSkwela elearning
modules (A&E)(ver 1)
BALS Session Guides & other
materials
eSkwela Learning
Management System(alpha)
Learner outputs/ portfolios
+Teacher-learner
interactions+
Teacher-teacher & learner-learner
interactions
Involvement of Learning Community+
Livelihood Programs (http://www.e-skills.net.ph/cw/)
Blended Learner-centered Instruction
one hour : computer-aided
learning via interactive elearning
modules
one hour: teacher-facilitated
instruction/discussion(based on the current needs of the learners)
one hour of collaborative group
activities and projects(practical
application)
eLearning Modules
• software developer: Sandiwaan Center for Learning– module review by BALS-TWG based on the
eLearning Courseware Rubric• Clear standards/ expectations for the developer in
enhancing the modules vs. verbal agreements (problematic)
• Module Review Form + Digital Courseware Evaluation Rubric
• http://balsontheweb.wikispaces.com
• (sample to be shown later – separate file)
● Sample Rubric Sheet: to be given out● Score for each item: must be at least a 3
http://balsontheweb.wikispaces.com
Learning Management System
• For progress monitoring
• For center utilization
• For tracking of learner’s progress
• For module utilization and evaluation
• For enhancing learning + online collaborations + learner portfolios– Blogs, discussion forum, albums, portfolio folders,
webpage links, collaborative projects, etc.
Materials Development•conversion of 86 BALS print
modules into elearning modules
Stakeholders’ Training
•Teachers’ Training •Lab Management Training
•Sustainability Trng
Infrastructure Deployment
•21 units + peripherals + broadband connectivity
•4 pilot urban sites
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Project Components
Project Components
• Educators’ Training– Prof. Tim Unwin’s Seminar Workshops (Intel-
sponsored):• ICTs and the Design of Teacher Training Programs
• Monitoring & Evaluation in ICT4E Activities
– Teacher Training Workshop on ICT4E for BALS-TWG (7 members, 24-hour training + 56-hour workshop;
• output: http://balsontheweb.wikispaces.com)
Project Components
• Educators’ Training– Teacher Training on the customized eSkwela Instructional
Design• ICT Literacy + ICT-enabled learning + use of the eSkwela LMS
• 8 mobile teachers/instructional managers per community, 40 hrs
• http://eSkwela.wikispaces.com
– Onsite Laboratory Management (2 participants, 40hrs)
– Sustainability Planning Workshop (3 participants/school, 24hrs)
• DepEd rep (pref. ALS Head)
• School Board rep
• Local partner rep (from LGU or NGO or barangay)
http://eSkwela.wikispaces.com
Materials Development•conversion of 86 BALS print
modules into elearning modules
Stakeholders’ Training
•Teachers’ Training •Lab Management Training
•Sustainability Trng
Community Support for
Program Sustainability
•Local Community / GU Involvement
Infrastructure Deployment
•21 units + peripherals + broadband connectivity
•4 pilot urban sites
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Project Components
Project Components
• Community Involvement– for Community Mobilization, Sustainability, and Project
Customization– feeder center for Livelihood Training Programs (e.g. PESO,
CITE)– site renovations – ongoing– Local eSkwela Steering Committee – being finalized– assignment of Center Manager + Lab Manager - assigned– teacher- & learner- selection – ongoing
• successful Stakeholders’ Mobilization meetings! - draft MOAs and Deeds of Donation being reviewed
Local eSkwela Steering Committee
• to oversee, monitor, and sustain all aspects of the Center’s operations – both as an eLearning Center and as a Community eCenter
• composed of representatives from the eSkwela Project Management Office of CICT, the local government unit, the local DepEd-ALS Division/Unit, the local partners, the local community, and other stakeholders
Local eSkwela Steering Committee
• Responsibilites:1.Supervise the preparations for the Center’s operations;
2.Formulate an acceptable use policy for the Center;
3.Assign a Center Manager, Lab Manager, and other support staff to operate the Center;
4.Allow the personnel stated in #3 to undergo training as deemed appropriate by CICT and/or DepEd;
5.Meet regularly to discuss and decide on concerns and issues pertinent to the Center’s operations and management;
Local eSkwela Steering Committee
• Responsibilites:6. Formulate, develop, and review policies and procedures relating to
Center utilization, data collection, financial management, and other aspects of center operations (including but not limited to setting up a logging system, scheduling, inventory, maintenance, security, replenishment and use of supplies, staff deployment and supervision, monitoring and evaluation, etc.)
7. Monitor the Center’s schedule to maximize the use of the Center, with priority given to non-formal educational purposes;
8. Monitor the Center’s operations and ensure its sustainability;
9. Review and sign-off the reports prepared by the Center Manager and the Lab Manager with regards to the operations of the Center; and
10.Undertake additional tasks to benefit the Center as directed by the eSkwela PMO.
Materials Development•conversion of 86 BALS print
modules into elearning modules
Stakeholders’ Training
•Teachers’ Training •Lab Management Training
•Sustainability Trng
Community Support for
Program Sustainability
•Local Community / GU Involvement
Infrastructure Deployment
•21 units + peripherals + broadband connectivity
•4 pilot urban sites
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Project Components
Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation
• in close coordination with BALS, the SCL-EDO, and the recipient communities
• pre-implementation: focus group discussions + interviews - done
• regular site visits and program assessment sessions • automated monitoring system via LMS• class checklists, student portfolios, lab logbook• pre-test, post-test, feedback, year-end interviews, written
surveys, observations, self-assessment, and focus group discussions
• Impact study together with BALS and UPOU (discussions ongoing)
Commission on Information and Communications Technology
Schedule Updates
TIMELINE for eSkwela: GRANT
Sept. 30, 2005 CICT submitted Grant Proposal to AEF
Nov. 17, 2005 AEF announced the approval of the grant: only one of 6 chosen from 89 submitted proposals
Feb. 1, 2006 AEF advised CICT of change in leadership
April 4, 2006 AEF Grant Contract v. 1 for review (30-30-40 allocation schedule)
May 11, 2006 AEF sent Grant Contract v. 2 for review (65-25-10 allocation schedule)
June 1, 2006 AEF sent Grant Contract v. 3 based on revised project timeline
TIMELINE for eSkwela: GRANT
June 13, 2006 CICT signed Grant Contract, awaiting bank details
June 20, 2006 CICT reported progress to APEC Secretariat Philippines (DFA-OUIER)
June 27, 2006 CICT sent eSkwela Progress Report Jan-June 2006
July 20, 2006 CICT sent soft copy of completed Contract
1st week of August
CICT received 65% of AEF Grant ($1: P51.23)
TIMELINE for eSkwela: GRANT
August 4, 2006 eSkwela POW submitted to OSEC for consideration and approval
August 22, 2006 AEF visited CICT
August 28, 2006 RPS approved eSkwela POW
Dec. 7-8, 2006 AEF Conference
Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007
AEF to be invited for Center inaugurations
Late Feb. 2007 Submission of Interim Progress Report as basis for next tranch of grant (25%)
Sept/Oct 2007 Final Report Due for last tranch (10%)
TIMELINE for eSkwela: INFRA
Last week of August
Submitted draft Agency Procurement Request to DBM Procurement Service for review
Sept. 18, 2006 Submitted all bid documents to DBM-PS for their evaluation
Nov. 30, 2006 Bid Opening & Awarding: Nov. 30, 2006• Deployment begins mid-December
TIMELINE for eSkwela: MATERIALS DEVT
Feb. 2006 • Discussed possible tie-up with Don Bosco for ICT-based livelihood modules (http://www.e-skills.net.ph/cw/)
April – May 2006 • Coordination Work with DepEd-BALS – official formation of BALS-TWG
June 26, 2006 • MOU signed between CICT & DepEd
June 29 – July 7, 2006
• BALS-TWG Workshop recommended module enhancements (balsontheweb)
• Prioritized list of 50 core modules• eLearning Courseware Rubrics
TIMELINE for eSkwela: MATERIALS DEVT
August 2006 • Began work on eSkwela LMS• HCDG-BALS-SCL meeting on module
review process
Sept. 13, 2006 • MOA signed between CICT and SCL; submitted first 20 modules for review (alpha version)
Oct. 16-18, 2006 • Session Guides uploaded to balsontheweb
Oct. 18-20, 2006 • Module review for 1st 20 mdoules: by BALS-TWG based on courseware evaluation rubric by CICT-HCDG
TIMELINE for eSkwela: MATERIALS DEVT
Oct. 19, 2006 • Proposal for APC-NSTP to work on modules for Out of School adults: submitted and approved
Oct. 18-Dec. 2006 • SCL enhancements on 1st 20 modules• Acceptance by CICT: version 1
Dec. 2006 - Mar. 2007
• upload APC-NSTP enhanced modules for out-of-school adults
Dec. 2006 – April 2007
• SCL’s work on the balance of 30 modules (TWG to review)
TIMELINE for eSkwela: TRAINING
January 2006 Seminar Workshops by Prof. Tim Unwin (Intel as sponsor):
• ICTs and the Design of Teacher Training Programs
• Monitoring & Evaluation in ICT4E Activities
June 26-28, 2006 Teacher Training Workshop for BALS-TWG
Oct. 4-6, 2006 Sustainability Training Workshop
TIMELINE for eSkwela: TRAINING
Nov. 2-3, 2006 Test-run of ATutor Training with BALS-TWG
Nov. 13-17, 2006 Teacher Training on the eSkwela Instructional Design: QC & SJDM
Nov. 20-25, 2006 Teacher Training on the eSkwela Instructional Design: Cebu & CDO
December/ January
Onsite Lab Mgt. Training
March 2007 Interim Progress Meeting: eSkwela implementers (teachers + center mgr + community reps + eSkwela PMO)
TIMELINE for eSkwela: COMMUNITY
Jan. 2006 Site Visits, Interviews, & Focus Group Discussions with OSYs: Smokey Mountain, SJDM, CDO
Feb. – Apr 2006 • Draft FGD paper for international publication
• Research on ICT4E M&E performance indicators
May – June 2006 Initial meetings with potential QC & Cebu partners
Sept. 2006 Community Mobilization: Cebu, SJDM, CDO, QC (partial)
TIMELINE for eSkwela: COMMUNITY
Oct 2006 • Sent out draft MOAs with local partners (popular model: LGU-supported centers)
• Formation of local Steering Committees
Sept – Nov 2006 Submission of POW for site renovations
Nov 2006 2nd round: CDO & QC community mobilization
March/April 2007 Begin work on eSkwela Operations Manual
STATUS (as of Dec. 8, 2006)
Activities Target Actual Remarks
1. Community Mobilization
4 sites 3 complete,
1 needs 2nd round
To finish by mid-Dec.
2. Educators’ Training
– BALS-TWG Trng
7 trainees 7 trainees Completed
–Teacher Trng 32 trainees 38 trainees Completed
–Lab Mgt Trng 8 trainees Onsite – Dec/Jan
– Sustainability Trng
12 participants
15 participants
Completed; included BALS-TWG reps
STATUS (as of Dec. 8, 2006)
Activities Target Actual Remarks
3. Site Renovations 4 sites 2 ongoing 2 POWs still to be submitted
3. Deployment of PCs
4 sites Bidding process completed + awarded
Deployment: Dec/Jan
4. Connectivity 4 sites ISPs identified
5. Materials Devt 50 Version 1 for acceptance:
20
Module enhancements being done
APC work
Photos
Commission on Information and Communications Technology
Thank you.
Maria Melizza D. TanHead Executive Assistant, CICT-HCDG
eSkwela Project [email protected]+63- 2 - 9207412