VIRTUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Day 1: March 15, 2021

On the first of the Virtual In-Service Training, the thing that caught my attention the most
were the techniques taught to us in order to effectively deliver
synchronous/asynchronous teaching in the new normal. It was hard for both the teacher
and learners to adapt in this modular/online learning system. However, with the help of
this training, especially on this topic, we teachers are able to acquire new learning and
methods on how to teach our learners despite the distance.
With this topic, I have learned how synchronous and asynchronous teaching are
different. Synchronous learning is interactive, two-way online or distance education that
happens in real time with a teacher, whereas asynchronous learning occuers virtually
online and throiugh prepared resources, without real-time teacher-led interaction.
With this in mind, as teachers, we should find ways to still make our lesson interesting
as possible in this”new normal” education.

Day 2: March 16, 2021

The topics in day 2 were very interesting. The topics discussed in the morning session
were about the effective utilization of multimedia materials and video editing
teachniques in producing quality video lesson, while the critical role of assessment in
online learning and OER readiness review criteria were topics explored in the afternoon
session.
I am the type of teacher who usually uses ICT in a face-to face classroom setting, but I
still need to learn so many things. Upon listening to speakers’ lectures about the topics,
I realized that there were much better and effective ways to employ ICT in this “new
normal” education. In the effective utilization of multimedia materials, it was tackled that
television provides the use of theatrical materials and techniques and that students can
see current events as they are happening in the television. In the video editing
techniques in producing quality video lesson, the video editing application that was
introduced by the speaker was Filmora, In the critical role of assessment in online
learning in the new normal, the type of assessments were discusses to match the new
normal learning. In the OER readiness review criteria, OER was introduced by the
speaker. The DepEd OER is an innovative pathway to connect the dischonnected
schools with its prime role to support the requirements of the K-12 curriculum.

Day 3: March 17, 2021

The topics discussed in the morning were Google workspace for education
fundamentals and poster design in Adobe Photoshop. The afternoon session topics
were the overview of the Data Privacy Act of 2021 and solving people puzzle. I am
blessed to hear many things that I can utilize in the new normal era.
I have been so eager to learn about Adobe Photoshop. With today’s topic, I was able to
do so. Adobe Photoshop is a bit complicated and requires a better laptop/computer
specs. With the help of the speaker of this topic, I learned how to navigate through a lot
of extra applications to create a fun and engaging poster.
In addition, solving people puzzle was also an interesting topic for me. I have learned
about the different personality types and I can already assess the personality of my
learners.

Day 4: March 18, 2021

The topic discussed in the morning were about the interactive instructional materials
and ManyChat. The afternoon session topics were about ETUlay and Mobile apps in
education. I have learned that interactive instructional materials were interactive
resources designed to teach a specific learning outcome. They may compromise a
single or multiple pages that can contain any combination of text, images, audio, video-
including animations, self-test questions and other interactive activities. I will definitely
apply this in my new normal teaching strategy.
The presenter also presented an application called ManyChat. ManyChat is a service
that allows you to create chatbots for Facebook Messenger. You can use this chatbots
for a range of purpose such as marketing and educational purposes.
ETUlay was also introduced to improve the quality of learning in the distance learning
setup. Mobile apps in education was also discussed. In these changing times, learners
are more driven towards using a mobile phone in education.

Day 5: March 19, 2021

The topics discussed were Technology Integration and Instructional Materials
Development/Preparation in English Language, HOUR of Code and Creating Interactive
Materials using Scratch Animation.
As an end to a 5-day virtual training, what has been reflected and what I have learned
was the essence of CHANGE especially in these challenging times where face-to-face
is not possible due to COVID-19. As teachers, we should learn how to cope and adapt
to changes because knowing how to cope with it is a sign that we give a room for
improvement and development.