E Skwela Philippines

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

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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

2314

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


• 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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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/)

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)

http://balsontheweb.wikispaces.com/


● 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


•Teachers’ Training •Lab Management Training

•Sustainability Trng




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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/

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•Local Community / GU Involvement




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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


• 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;


• 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.








•Local Community / GU Involvement




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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)


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


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)


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



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


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


Thank you.

Maria Melizza D. TanHead Executive Assistant, CICT-HCDG

eSkwela Project [email protected]+63- 2 - 9207412