HOW TO LIVE A LIFE

Addicted to the live action version of Nodame Cantabile(a famous Manga in Japan)that was shared to me by another teacher who is a fan of Japanese Mangas. Find it really interesting and I just realized that I really enjoy watching it. I forgot to eat my dinner last night because of it. I want to finish the whole 11 episodes. I slept at around 2 am but still i need to finish 2 episodes tonight.You can read the plot here

Labels: Music

Put away the pictures.
Put away the memories.
I put over and over
Through my tears
I've held them till I'm blind
They kept my hope alive
As if somehow that I'd keep you here
Once you believed in a love forever more?
How do you leave it in a drawer?

Now here it comes, the hardest part of all
Unchain my heart that's holding on
How do I start to live my life alone?
Guess I'm just learning,
Learning the art of letting go.

Try to say it's over
Say the word goodbye.
But each time it catches in my throat
Your still here in me
And I can't set you free
So I hold on to what I wanted most
Maybe someday we'll be friend's forever more
Wish I could open up that door

Now here it comes, the hardest part of all
Unchain my heart that's holding on
How do I start to live my life alone?
Guess I'm just learning,
Learning the art of letting go

Watching us fade
What can I do?
But try to make it through
the pain of one more day
Without you

Where do I start, to live my life alone?
I guess I'm learning, only learning,
Learning the art of letting go.

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listened to this song 20+ times last night :(

Labels: Music Lyrics

“No size fits all”
The discussion for the second week is all about different models that were classified into three: classroom, product or classroom-oriented model. A program for military, small school project and a program in a corporate world needs different model of its own. There is always an appropriate and specific model for a specific problem. That means do not be afraid to use and try this model if you think that this is appropriate with the kind of program or material you’re producing. These models were all based in the generic model discussed last week, the ADDIE. All of them are patterned with it. Some combined two steps while some widen the concepts of some step. Focus was given to the Dick, Carey and Carey model since this is the most commonly used ID model. But at the end, our teacher presented a newer version of this and that model is the Dick and Reiser model. According to her, this new model is much simpler and teachers who are not instructional designer can easily use this as their template in producing instructional materials or programs. Now I know why our syllabus is so good is because according to her, the Dick and Reiser model is the model she used when crafting the syllabus.
“Begin with an end in mind”
Specifying your goals beforehand is very vital so that you know what you will do to meet those targets. Appropriate solutions will be accomplished that is focus on the goals set. This is suitable unlike you do things on the start with no plans on mind on what is your goal. This is quite problematic and a waste of time and resources. In life that is very significant. I once asked a student if what he wants to become when he is old. He replied that he wants to be a rocket scientist. I told him that it was a great goal and there is no educational institution in our country that offers this course. Then he said that as an high school student he will focus on his studies so that he will have good grades to enter a university in the US and hopefully get a scholarship he knows how much they will spend before graduating as a rocket scientist. Now, I am confident enough to say that this child has a big possibility in achieving this great goal because he really knows what he wants.
“Prioritizing needs is very important”
The discussion for the third week is all about needs and how to assess them. A need is either a concept, a skill, or a value. Also, the difference between optimal and actual was presented to us. But one simple topic that I really like is the idea of prioritization of needs. We all know that when we find and solved a need another needs or problems arises. This is where prioritization of needs enter. This is very important so that the most important need must be given priority so that after solving this you can move on to the next. Sometimes, you cannot solve other problems unless you are not finish with this problem that must be prioritized.

I was so sick since last tuesday. Thank God, I feel better now since I already ate a meal with rice. ...ahh..i will update my bog next time :-)

Labels: Senti Mode

“Good design produces good instruction”

Edtech 206 is all about developing instructional materials especially focused on Education and Training. During the discussion, one thing that is always repeated is the idea of importance of a good instructional system design in producing either a good technology of instruction or a physical instructional material. One common model is the ADDIE model, a systematic approach to the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of learning materials and activities. The discussion was focused on how analysis, that includes needs analysis and problem identification, is very important start in instructional design development. Also, ADDIE model is a linear model wherein the output of the first step is very significant as an input to the next step and so on. As experienced, there are a lot of projects here in the country wherein developers didn't even have an analysis stage that is why the design on how to develop the instruction or the material is inappropriate and doesn't meet its objectives.

“There's always a better way to do it”
One thing that I learned during the first day of our meeting today is not be afraid to try exploring other ways in presenting a lesson. 'Traditional' instruction is not advisable these day since according to some research a student-centered instruction is more effective. Nowadays, a teacher acts as facilitator that guides its students in leaning.
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NO CLASS TODAY that means NO WORK FOR US..:P

It was a long weekend for our students since they have no class today because of the Sangguniang Kabataan registration. The scheduled faculty meeting was rescheduled in the morning today so that means we need to go to work even though the students have no classes.
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I’m still thinking if I will stay in Angeles this weekend. I want to go out this Saturday evening with my friends in Angeles but I also would like to finish all the paper works before our long test next week.
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Got this CD from my kuya’s boxes after he left for Singapore this week. It was his old Jeff Buckley’s CD entitled “Grace”. One of my favorite song in the album is his cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that was used in different television shows like The West Wing and The O.C.


Jeff Buckley (November 17, 1966 – May 29, 1997), born Jeffrey Scott Buckley and raised as Scotty Moorhead,[1] was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for his ethereal singing voice, Buckley was considered by critics to be one of the most promising artists of his generation after the release of his critically acclaimed 1994 debut album Grace. However, at the height of his popularity, Buckley drowned during an evening swim in 1997. His work and style continue to be highly regarded by critics and fellow musicians.--wikepedia.com

Labels: Music, Pisay

I found the best teacher in UP. It was our first day after 8 weeks of no classes for this semester. Finally , we had Prof. Adriano for our EDTECH206 subject who will continue what did Prof Soria started before he passed away last few weeks. Even the rain and the power outage didn't stop us t start the class for the first time. I just met her for 3 hours and I can say that she's one of my best teacher so far. According to her, there will be no more holiday's starting this week for us since we need to work a lot harder to cope up with the short time we have for this subject. Also, we will extend the semester for 3 weeks and a detailed syllabus was given to act as our 'bible'. :-) The discussion and the way she discusses the lesson is quite unique and I can use

Labels: UP Stories