The
"Southeast Asian Regional Forum on Technologies
for the Classroom," held at SEAMEO INNOTECH
in 1999 provided educators throughout the region
with a venue for exchanging views and country
experiences in the use of classroom technologies.
The
forum was a collaborative undertaking between
SEAMEO INNOTECH and the Teacher Training Institution
of Limousin, France. It brought together delegates
from eight countries who shared their experiences
in the effective use of technologies for the classroom.
The
first edition of INNOTECH Journal for the new
millennium features some of the papers presented
during the forum. These are the following:
The
"Production of Interactive Multimedia
Courseware for School by Teachers" presented
by Ng Guat Hong provides an overview of the three-year
experiment involving teachers in the production
of interactive multimedia courseware for use in
classroom teaching and learning. It shows how
a "pool of very skilled programmers (can
be) developed among teachers all over the country"
when given the relevant tools and training.
"Computer-Assisted
Instruction Course of the Rajamangla Institute
of Technology" written by Sunthorn Wiriya
describes the computer-assisted instruction program
being used in Thailand. It focuses on the structure,
objectives, teaching methods, strategies, course
description and summary of CAI courses offered
at the Rajamangla Institute of Technology.
"Infusing
IT into a Mathematics Classroom" talks
about the success of the Cedar Girls' Secondary
School's pilot project on the effectivity of the
use of IT in teaching and learning activities.
Presented by Tan Li Fun Jael-Patricia, the paper
delves into the effectivity of IT as a means of
teaching and learning Mathematics the easier and
better way.
"Use
of Technologies for the Classroom and Its Development
Activities: A Schools Restructuring, Reform and
Transformation Model for the Philippines,"
the paper presented by Caridad Labe, presents
a three-part framework for using emerging technologies
in the learning process as an integral part of
evolving the organization's five corporate senses
to create a culture of technology-based learning.
It also outlines the development program activities
for creating effective technology-based learning
for school administrators, teachers, librarians
and staff.
"An
Introduction of IT Activities to Science Teachers"
centers on the training of teachers in Thailand
regarding the use of information technology in
Science teaching and learning activities. Authored
by Rungsan Srisakorn, the paper talks of the two
projects established by the Institute for the
Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST).
One focuses on the development and promotion of
science and technology, while the other concentrates
on the promotion of talented science and mathematics
teachers.
"The
Development of Computer-Based Simulation Laboratory:
A Case Study of KMUTT Students in Thailand,"
presented by Dr. Kalayanee Jitgarun, reveals the
result of the study on the simulation laboratory
tried out among students of the King Mongkut's
University of Technology Thonburi.
"The
Singapore Experience in Infusing IT into the School"
talks about the master plan of Singapore's Ministry
of Education, which provides for a systematic
and comprehensive approach in incorporating IT
to teaching and learning in every school. It also
shares the challenges encountered in implementing
said master plan.
"Educational
Technology in a Science-Oriented High School,"
presented by Rey B. Vencer of the Cabanatuan National
Comprehensive High School (CNHS) in Cabanatuan,
Philippines, discusses the information technology
program being applied by the aforementioned school.
A tabulated data on the developments and accomplishments
of the school, as well as the contributory factors
and challenges encountered in using IT are also
provided. |
