GLOBAL ISSUES AND TRENDS IN EDUCATION

Literacy- person was cultured and educated.

-the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute, using
printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves continuum of
learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential,
and to participate fully in their community and wider society

Basic Literacy-It is the ability to correspond visual shapes to spoken sounds in

order to decode written materials and translate them into oral language.
Comprehension Literacy -it is the ability to understand the meaning of what is being read.
Functional or Practical Literacy
-it is the ability to read (i.e. decode and comprehend) written materials needed to perform
everyday vocational tasks.

Globalization and Multicultural Literacy-

Social and Financial Literacies
Eco literacy and Artistic industries dominated by objective data and Creative Literacy

Learning and Development (L&D). With workplace learning trends embracing technology on a larger
scale, one thing we can say for certain is that emerging technologies are transforming the world of work,
and businesses need to rethink their approach toward L&D and employee training.

Artificial Intelligence (AI- capable of helping L&D leaders personalize training content to suit learners’
needs through data-based content recommendations, learning patterns (mapped), style and behaviors,
role-based learning, along with realtime, auto-generate learning content.
Geofencing- an (electronic) borderline etched around a specific zone or area which organizations use to
track the movement of its target customer base.
Big Data and Learning Analytics- generate much value until it is organized and analyzed.
Self-Directed Learning: Learning Experience Platform (LXP)- an advanced, more intuitive, and flexible
version of an LMS, which is designed to drive learning engagement through easy discoverability of
(relevant and recommended) content.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)- form of engaging and effective simulations to do
a skill dry run before actually applying it on the job.
Off-The-Shelf eLearning: Online Content Marketplaces- online content libraries stand to offer an instant
and cost-effective solution with great learning

KEEPING PACE WITH EDTECH: THE TOP EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Education is getting more technologically advanced. Everything that happens in the realm of technology
has a direct influence on education and learning.
Systems for learning Why is this unavoidable, and how can our teachers, students, and parents prepare?
and education systems as a whole are keeping up with them, which is a major deal.
Custom Learning Experiences-We can use current technology in education to help students learn more
effectively. Truly implement unique teaching and learning approaches and experiences in our
classrooms educational infrastructure in the current day With today's devices and interfaces, anyone
can do anything. Anyone begins studying based on their own requirements, preferences, and
availability.
Cloud Computing -performs all other technologies. Computing opened the door to the high-tech world.
education. The anywhere-at-anytime information stored in is accessible was made possible by the apps'
external cloud servers, it's feasible to get access to course materials and resources for education from
any device and from any location.
Speech-To-Text Options- Voice-activated intelligent assistants command simplifies things even further.
learning.
Learning Analytics- Adoption of high-tech learning data is an important part of the educational system.
Decision-making is getting increasingly crucial and simplify decision-making processes analyze and assess
students. Engagement, traction, and learning output are all factors to consider. Students are assessed
and evaluated.
Virtual And Augmented Learning Experiences- Online education has received a significant boost. By
playing a 3D space film on your VR, students may enjoy a really immersive learning experience.
The use of high-tech methods has altered the traditional approach to teaching. Simply said,
technology has given instructors and students a new and improved means of connecting within the
classroom. Technology has a significant influence on today's youngsters.
 A CASE STUDY ABOUT USING KOTOBEE APP IN ENHANCING PERFORMANCE
OF GRADE 10 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING STUDENTS OF ALLACAPAN
VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The purpose of this case study was to examine whether the application of
Kotobee app-an online and offline e-book as mode of learning amidst the Covid 19
Pandemic had an impact on enhancing students’ performances and behaviors.
Research for this case study included a review of current literature on the integration of
e-book using Kotobee app. Kotobee had been used worldwide. It offers a premium tool
that teachers can use to create interactive e-books This was useful for making
instructions, presentations, infographics, videos, animations as well as tools for
assessments, quizzes, and many more. This was created with the goal of enhancing
performance of students and allowing them to learn at their own pace. An analysis of
related research, online publications, and journals revealed that students had a
favorable attitude toward the interactive e-book, resulted in improved performance in
Computer Systems Servicing. Furthermore, Kotobee was described as a great tool for
teachers develop digital books to make their classroom content more engaging.

FINDINGS

1. Does using Kotobee app have a great impact in enhancing performance on Grade 10
Computer Systems Servicing Students?

The use of technology in the delivery of today’s learning situation is an essential

factor in the attainment of quality Basic Learning Education now a days.

Under the DepEd Order No. 12 s. 2020 known as the “Adoption of the Basic
Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021 in Light of the COVID-
19 Public Health Emergency paragraph No. 3 The BE-LCP stands on the following
principles: a.) Protect the health, safety, and well-being of learners, teachers, and
personnel and prevent the further transmission of COVID-19 b.) Ensure learning
continuity through K to 12 Curriculum adjustments, alignment of learning materials,
deployment of multiple learning delivery modalities, provision of corresponding trainings
for teachers and school leaders and proper orientation of parents and guardians of
learners.

DISCUSSIONS

Schools now gradually using the Blended Learning Delivery Mode featuring the
on-line class through google meet, google classroom, group video calls, zoom and the
likes in line with the BE-LCP of the Division. However, students are still contained in
their houses to learn through the Self Learning Modules accompanied with this new
technology through on-line platforms. While it is true that it’s a must for our learners to
continue their Basic Education through the above-mentioned modality but there is also a
need for our learners to be updated on the current trend of Technological learning
deliveries specially that there is no face-to-face learning delivery mode. In addition, the
reality of confusion to our students is still an unhidden dilemma of the todays Basic
Education implementation. Students are still hard up to adjust with the present situation.
With these problems, educators, ensuring professional development continuum,
need to model exemplary skills in the development and evaluation of teaching and
learning resources. Considering the learning styles of the students they need a platform
that will boost their interest. They are into something new and something with a twist to
keep them motivated to learn. These descriptions suit Kotobee Applications.
In the monitoring conducted through on-line platforms and home visitation, it was
found out that many of the learners now are already equipped with some of the mobile
applications, such as face book, email, power directors and the likes. Thus,
electronically made instructional materials could be of great help as supplemental to the
SLMs and LAS.
In an analysis of student’s perception towards the interactive e-book conducted
by Rahmadani et. al. (2019), result indicated that students have positive perception
toward the interactive e-book with the average mean score of 3.15. Shemy (2017) also
pointed out in his study that there were statistically significant differences at (0.05)
between the mean scores of the two experimental groups, total control and directed
control, in favor of directed control in the attitude towards interactive e-books. Moreover,
in a product review given by Karlin (2017), he pointed out that Kotobee is an excellent
tool for teachers looking to create digital books to make their classroom content more
engaging.

CONCLUSION

Kotobee had been used worldwide. This offers an interactive lesson-based

activity which contain various learning activities that students will enjoy manipulating
even when they are offline.

RECOMMENDATIONS

To enhance students’ performance, Kotobee App e-book serve as an

informational tool diverting screening time from leisure to educational. An innovative
learning material for students which are contextualized - creator and EPUB editor,
suitable for education, training, and publishing. A platform which transforms the
traditional way of learning into enjoyable and exciting learning experience.

IMPLEMENTATION

As an electronic book, it requires the use of Android phone, tablet, or laptop to

run it. Good thing that the Electronic-Learner Enrollment and Survey Form revealed that
all participants have available gadgets at home. As to the implementation of the
intervention, the Kotobee e-book will be given to students through email. An online
demonstration will be done to orient the students how to use the app, including the
topics included
Manipulation of the e-book will be at their own pace. Using the Kotobee Reader App,
pre-installed in the android phone of the parents of the participants,
As to the monitoring, it will be done through phone calls, group chat, messenger,
or any social media platforms every health break at 9:30-10:00 in the morning as
stipulated in their class program or during the available time of pupils as well as the
parents to avoid activity interruption.
The Kotobee App will be utilized by Grade 10 students Computer Systems
Servicing subject. for School Year 2021-2022

REFERENCES

DepEd Memorandum No. 50., s.2020. DepEd Professional Development

Priorities for Teachers and School Leaders for School Year 2020-2023.
Republic Act No. 9155. s. 2001 - Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001.

Republic Act No. 10533 s. 2013 - An Act Enhancing the Philippine Basic Education
System by Strengthening Its Curriculum and Increasing the Number of Years for Basic
Education, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

Deped Order No. 12, s. 2020 date June 19, 2020 “Adoption of the Basic Education
Learning Continuity Plan for School year 2020-2021 in Light of the Covid-19 Public
Health Emergency.

Capterra. (n.d.). What is Kotobee Author? https://www.capterra.com/p/160177/Kotobee-

Author/#:~:text=Kotobee%20Author%20is%20a%20comprehensive,education%2C
%20training%2C%20and%20publishing.&text=Customize%20the%20look%20and
%20feel,mobile%20apps%20and%20e%2Dlibrary

Karlin, M. (2017). Kotobee Author: Create eBooks for your Classroom. The EdTech
Round Up. http://www.edtechroundup.org/reviews/kotobee-author-create-ebooks-for-
your-classroom

Support Kotobee. (Sun, 10 Mar, 2019). Enable Offline Access for your Users.
https://support.kotobee.com/en/support/solutions/articles/8000075375-enable-offline-
access-for-your-users
 PROJECT PROPOSAL

I. PROJECT PROFILE
Program Title: Project eBOOK (electronic Book for On-line and Off-line
Knowledge)

TIME DURATION: June, 2021 to September 2021

NAME OF SCHOOL/DISTRICT: Allacapan Vocational High School
Allacapan North District
NAME OF PROPONENT: JESSICA A. TABUTOL
DESIGNATION/POSITION: Master Teacher II/District ICT Coordinator
CONTACT DETAILS: cp # 09161355035/
deped email: jJessica.tabutol@deped.gov.ph

II. RATIONALE

The use of technology in the delivery of today’s learning situation is an

essential factor in the attainment of quality Basic Learning Education now a days.
Under the DepEd Order No. 12 s. 2020 known as the “Adoption of the
Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021 in Light of
the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency paragraph No. 3 The BE-LCP stands on
the following principles: a.) Protect the health, safety, and well-being of learners,
teachers, and personnel and prevent the further transmission of COVID-19 b.)
Ensure learning continuity through K to 12 Curriculum adjustments, alignment of
learning materials, deployment of multiple learning delivery modalities, provision of
corresponding trainings for teachers and school leaders and proper orientation of
parents and guardians of learners.
Our school is currently now gradually using the Blended Learning Delivery Mode
featuring the on-line class through google meet, google classroom, group video
calls, zoom and the likes in line with the BE-LCP of the Division. However,
students are still contained in their houses to learn through the Self Learning
Modules accompanied with this new technology through on-line platforms. While it
is true that it’s a must for our learners to continue their Basic Education through the
above-mentioned modality but there is also a need for our learners to be updated on
the current trend of Technological learning deliveries specially that there is no face-
to-face learning delivery mode. In addition, the reality of confusion to our students
is still an unhidden dilemma of the todays Basic Education implementation.
Students are still hard up to adjust with the present situation.
In the monitoring conducted through on-line platforms and home
visitation, it was found out that many of the learners now are already equipped with
some of the mobile applications, such as face book, email, power directors and the
likes. Thus, electronically made instructional materials could be of great help as
supplemental to the SLMs and LAS.
 Hence, to come up with more comprehensive delivery of Basic Education,
this Project: eBOOK (electronic Book for On-line and Off-line Kowledge) is
conceptualized as to assist teachers and students in the use of Blended Learning as
modality and as supplemental to the SLMS and LAS for an enhanced Learning
Delivery Mode. Downloaded stories, grammatical procedures, Mathematical
procedures, science-based lectures and likes from the YouTube will be downloaded
which will be consolidated and contextualized and served as eBooks for Learners.
As the school ICT Coordinator, the project will also be used to provide technical
assistance to different teachers which are not capacitated in the use of different on-
line platforms in delivery of Blended Learning Delivery Mode.
Thus, this eBook will be uploaded to the learners, parents and
knowledgeable others. The eBooks will also be used by the teachers during their
synchronous or asynchronous on-line class. Learners, Parents and knowledgeable
others will be oriented as it is planned on the implementation of the project virtually
or in face with strict implementation of the basic health protocols.

III. RELATED ARTICLES

Importance of eBooks in education

By Mike Harman | eBook solution | 0 comment | 23 October, 2018 | 27

Bringing technology into classrooms has had a positive impact on the

quality of education delivered. Students and teachers unanimously agree upon the
benefits of using eBooks in education.
The aim of eBooks is to simplify and enhance the overall learning
experience. Digital Books make the learning process more interactive and
engaging.
Instead of listening to one person continuously talking, students can now actively
participate in the learning process. Integrating eBooks into classroom teaching
makes learning a fun and engaging experience. Gone are the days when students
had to carry a bag full of books every day to classrooms and back home.
With eBooks entering the educational domain, one device is enough to
include the entire year’s syllabus. These digital books can be introduced to
students at a very young age, right from kindergarten to university level, ensuring
that learning never becomes boring for them.
An effective learning system must ensure that students are actively
involved in the learning process. eBooks have brought about an educational
reform which helps students to learn better and faster.
Why are Ebooks Important
Posted by Ben Seldon

An informed customer can be one of the most loyal and lucrative

partnerships that your business can enjoy. Finding those customers can be very
challenging, however. Ebooks can provide your business a means to attract
 informed potential customers while also educating prospects about your products
or services.
Ebooks serve an important purpose in the online world from different
perspectives. Some of the benefits of an Ebook include:
Faster – you can produce an Ebook much faster than traditional printed
brochures, pamphlets, or catalogs. Accessible – an electronic book can be easily
accessed from virtually any device that is ebooks connected to the internet.
Smartphones, tablets, e-readers as well as laptops and desktops can access an
Ebook.
Reusable – without a complete re-write, you can leverage your Ebook in
multiple channels such as social media, industry events, and your web site. You
can also send your Ebook to your email subscribers once a year, making only
minor revisions where needed.Printable – if you desire to have a print version of
your Ebook the effort is relatively simple. Interactive – with an Ebook online you
can request readers to provide their comments and feedback. This is an
invaluable marketing tool that lets you respond more personally to those who
could be converted to customers.
Inexpensive – the cost to produce an Ebook is relatively inexpensive when
compared to other marketing material productions. Flexible – you can include
links to YouTube videos, presentations, and other online resources as part of your
Ebook.
With the benefits of utilizing an Ebook you can leverage this tool as a
highly effective marketing technique. Your existing customers can benefit as well
as new leads. Seldon Marketing has the experience and skills to develop high
caliber content and manage the online publishing process for your Ebook.

Why You Should Create a Mobile Learning Platform

By Kotobee on May 24, 2017 in Elearning
Mobile phones are quickly replacing many items that were previously
thought to be irreplaceable. Consider, for example; cameras, calculators, watches,
alarm clocks, radios, portable video devices, magazines, newspapers, etc. All of
these items can now be stored on your mobile device – comfortably resting in
your pocket.
Today, a large number of users have also switched from reading printed
documents, to reading digitized content through mobile devices, whether they’re
reading fiction, non-fiction, short stories, etc. A growing trend in recent years, is
the utilization of mobile-based learning. This incorporates everything from fully-
fledged and heavily sponsored library apps, to standalone MOOC software, to
educational game apps and individual course hosting.
People are shifting towards doing everything they can while on-the-go. In
many ways, they can be encouraged to even study and learn through their phones.
Mobile learning is definitely on the rise, and in this article we explore the pros
and cons of mobile learning while also offering our own insight to establishing
your mobile learning strategy, along with a handful of tools you can utilize to start
creating your own mobile learning platform.
IV. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:
 The goal of this project is to generally enhance the Modular Distance Learning
Delivery Mode. Specifically, the project aims to:

1. develop eBooks for Grades 9-10 in Technical Vocational Subject-Computer System

Servicing,
2. enhance the Blended Learning Delivery Mode,
3. gain more interest of students in reading, and
4. equip teachers in the use of technology in the delivery of Basic Education.

V.SWOT ANALYSIS
Stipulated below are the perceived Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats of the eBook program

STRENGTHS Opportunity to create an Ebook in TVL -Computer Systems Servicing

subject as an alternative on the implementation of the blended learning
delivery mode.
Equip teachers with the use of Kotobee app as an application for
developing eBook.
WEAKNESSES It requires fund to train or enhance teachers teaching ICT- Computer
Systems Servicing.
Difficult to motivate other teachers to enhance their knowledge on the use
of Kotobee in creating eBook.
OPPORTUNITIES Develop eBooks for Grades 9-10 in Technical Vocational Subject-
Computer System Servicing,

THREATS Unavailability of gadgets for teacher and students.

Lack of support from the parents of students.

VI. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

 PRELIMANARIES

1. Conduct case study on the use of Kotobee in creating an eBook for the enhancement of
performance of Grade 9-10 Computer Systems Servicing.

2. Collaborate with the Technical Vocational Livelihood teachers for the training of the
Kotobee application.
3. Seek the approval of the School Head to be endorse to the Division Office for
implementation.
 PROGRAM PROPER
 1.Start the implementation of training on the use of Kotobee for eBoook creation upon
receiving the approval of the Division Office of the said program.
2. Teacher participants of the said training will create an eBook for the subject they will
be teaching as their output.
3. Conduct post evaluation of outputs.

 EVALUATION

1. Conduct evaluation on the implementation of the program.

2. Get feedback from the participants on the walk through of creating eBook
3. Document the whole implementation of the program.
Parts of Case Study

1. Synopsis/Executive Summary

 Outline the purpose of the case study.

 Describe the field of research.
 Outline the issues and findings of the case study without the specific details.
 Identify the theory that will be used.
 Note any assumptions made (you may not have all the information you'd like so
some assumptions may be necessary e.g.: "It has been assumed that…",
"Assuming that it takes half an hour to read one document…").

2. Findings

 Identify the problems found in the case by:

 analyzing the problem, supporting your findings with facts given in the
case, the relevant theory and course concepts.
 searching for the underlying problems
 This section is often divided into sub sections.

3. Discussion

 Summarize the major problem/s.

 Identify alternative solutions to this/these major problem/s.
 Briefly outline each alternative solution and evaluate its advantages and
disadvantages.
 There is no need to refer to theory or coursework here.

4. Conclusion

 Sum up the main points from the findings and discussion.

5. Recommendations

 Choose which of the alternative solutions should be adopted.

 Briefly justify your choice explaining how it will solve the major problem/s.
 This should be written in a forceful style as this section is intended to be
persuasive.
 Here integration of theory and coursework is appropriate.

6. Implementation
  Explain what should be done, by whom and by when.
 If appropriate include a rough estimate of costs (both financial and time).

7. References

 Make sure all references are cited correctly.

8. Appendices (if any)

 Attach any original data that relates to the study but which would have
interrupted the flow of the main body.

Parts of Project Proposal

PROJECT PROFILE- A project profile gives you a quick overview of a project and can help
you establish a project execution plan and allocate resources to it. An examination of the
project environment, comprising both the internal and external environments, offers
information that enables the project's parent organization to allocate organizational
resources and give the project the appropriate organizational leadership.
RATIONALE- A rationale is a series of reasoning or logical foundation that demonstrates why your
research issue is important to you. or research is required to make a contribution to the field of
study.

RELATED ARTICLES- The Related Content feature helps you manage your knowledgebase
and acts as a sorting method for finding articles that are dependent on one another. ...
When a visitor browses the knowledge base and reads an article, he will see other articles
that are similar to the one he is reading.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT- The project objectives are the goals you want to accomplish
by the conclusion of the project. This might include concrete items like deliverables and
assets, as well as intangible goals like enhancing productivity or inspiration. Your project
goals should be measurable at the conclusion of the project and should be attainable,
time-bound, and explicit.
SWOT ANALYSIS- SWOT analysis (or SWOT matrix) is a strategic planning and strategic
management approach used to assist a person or organization in identifying strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in commercial rivalry or project preparation. It's also
known as scenario evaluation or situational analysis.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION- The process of putting a project plan into action in order to
create deliverables, also known as products or services, for customers or stakeholders is
known as project implementation. ... Implementation entails organizing resources and
assessing performance to ensure that the project stays within the scope and budget that
have been established.
A. Preliminaries
B. Program Proper
C. Evaluation