e skwela & ict4 e brief

Commission onInformation and CommunicationsTechnology

ICTs for the Alternative Learning System

eSkwela Orientation and Planning Workshop04-06 January 2010

Crown Royale Hotel, Balanga, Bataan

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Grade 1 Grade 6Graduate

HS I HS IVGraduate

College I CollegeGraduate

Enter/Stay Drop Out

ICT

2009 figure: 11 Million

+ 4 M illiterates

• DepEd-BALS: Accreditation & Equivalency Program

• Life skills for out-of-school youth and adults

• Filled with challenges

ICT4E FindingsICT4E Findings

ICTs in 21st Education

research

create

explore

socialize

visualize

communicate

publish

discuss

collaborate

comment

YM

forum

google

email

blogspot

facebook

flickr

twitter

jobstreet

google earthfriendster

google docs

presentation

document

spreadsheet

SMS

wiki

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Project Objectives

• To support the efforts of DepEd to integrate ICT in the teaching and learning process

• To help BALS broaden access to basic education• To help BALS produce and use interactive

multimedia learning materials for out-of-school youth and adults, with particular focus on the development of life skills

• To reduce the digital divide by providing disadvantaged youth and adults with access to ICT

CICT

Customized Instructional Model

(CICT & BALS)Content & Apps Devt

Stakeholders’ Training

(CICT, BALS, community)

Community Support for Sustainability

Infrastructure Deployment/ Set-up

(community)

Project Components

Monitoring & Evaluation

(CICT & BALS)

eSkwela Module Guides via LMSA LEARNING COMMUNITY VIA INTERNET & INTRANET

Learner Entry (different goals):

FLTInterviewILA

Learner Entry (different goals):

FLTInterviewILA

Tertiary Education /

College

Tertiary Education /

College

VocTech / Livelihood Courses

VocTech / Livelihood Courses

EmploymentEmployment

A&E TestA&E Test

Personal GrowthPersonal Growth

eSkwela Model

Learner

Other Learners

eModules

Mentors/ Experts

Learning Facilitator/s

Community

Project(Learner Portfolio)

ForumOther Resources

Life Skills, Blended, Self-paced, Localized

LINKS TO WEBSITES

FORUM / WIKI

FORUM

PROJECT options: photo essay multimedia video, recorded interview, song, radio play, brochure, blog, wiki, Google Group, ning, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

CICT

Origins

Quezon CityFeb 2007

San Jose del MonteFeb 2007

Cebu CityMay 2007

Cagayan de Oro City

Apr 2007

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• Content Development• Local Politics• Hardware problems • Internet Connection• Facility Maximization • Software Utilization • ICT-based Delivery Mode• Others

Exciting Start but with Birth Pains

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Strategic Planning Output1st eSkwela Conference

• Vision: The eSkwela Program will be widely available across the Philippines to empower out-of-school youth and adults to be globally competitive through the effective use of ICTs in alternative learning.

• Mission Statement: In partnership with various groups, eSkwela provides out-of-school youth and adults with opportunities towards attaining basic education competence and life skills through the use of an ICT-enabled environment.

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1st eSkwela Conference

• Desired Major Output: an operationalized and replicable eSkwela model

• Targets by 2010:– extensive acceptance and support for eSkwela

nationwide– be leading/automatic choice for ICT-based ALS

and livelihood programs– primary model for ICT integration in education– physical and virtual eSkwela Centers that are

well-managed, sustainable, and replicable

CICT

Onward Journey

Major Strategies Employed

eGov Fund: Rollout

CICT + BALS

QC

SJDMCDO

Cebu

TT

NACM

NA

CM

LF

Reg10

Reg11

Reg7

Reg5

Reg4a

CAR

Reg3

NCR

CARAGA

Reg6

Reg4b

Reg2Reg1

Reg12

ARMMReg9

Reg8

Promoting community-

led and -owned

initiatives

eSkwela Core Team

Content Development

Social Mobilization, Roadshows, Conferences

Site Visits

Training Workshops

Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

Module Guide Development and Review

Advocacy for Site Expansion

Consultative Workshops

ICT Camp

Content Development Conference

eSkwela Planning Workshops and Conferences

a beacon of hope...

~ served 2,500 learners since 2007

22 sites; target: 220++ nationwide; local champions; M&E

640 implementers trained since 2007; pool of core trainers

92 certified eModules; target: 280 A&E + 4 eTESDA courses

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Initial Assessment

• ICT as an equalizer• More relevant and optimal use of existing

ICT facilities• Easier implementation of self-paced

approach • Learners: learning = fun, more engaged,

more creative• Learning Facilitators: more facilitative, more

open to explore and innovate• Increased community involvement

A&E Test Performance

eSkwela Average National Average

Feb 2008 (4 sites) 57% 29%

Oct 2008 (5 sites) 65% 23%

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Moving Forward

BALS

CICT

2010

• eSkwela Instructional Model– 280 Module packages + 4 eTESDA courses

– eSkwela Systems (Personalized Learning Environment system, M&E systems, etc.)

• eSkwela expansion plans– 50 potential sites actively pursued

– BALS: 189 divisions + 35 school-based

• Capability Building: Coords, Trainers, CM, LF, NA

• Monitoring & Evaluation

• Manualization Efforts

• Project close-out by 2nd sem 2010

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A Work in Progress

• Use of CeCs, school laboratories/ iSchools, internet cafés

• Online communities and personalized portfolios• Distance education pilot• Online, enhanced A&E Test• m-learning • Institutionalization by DepEd

eSkwela Expenses: AEF & eGov Fund 2006/2007Total: P72.5 M

CICT

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