Empowerment at Leyte Normal University Taking Action to Address the Lack of Technological Skills among Teachers of Leyte Normal University /RATIONALE:
The Commission on Higher Education has consistently supported the use
of educational materials to their full potential, especially those that would improve the teaching-learning process for everyone. Despite the material help, teachers still lack the technological proficiency. One of the institutions in the area where teachers employ ICT and technology in the classroom is Leyte Normal University. Even if they have every tool required, their lack of technological competence is still obvious. This long- term strategy intends to develop workable and appropriate solutions to address the lack of technology proficiency among instructors. /OBJECTIVES To educate the instructors To provide instructors with on the value of utilizing fresh and essential ICT /01 contemporary ICT tools /02 knowledge and skills and to and other technological widen their perspectives on breakthroughs in the how to use current classroom. technological advancements To consistently support teachers’ /03 technical skill development and enable effective classroom use of ICT tools and technological developments PROJEC TS /01 THINK BACK: A TECHNOLOGIC AL KNOWLEDGE ESTIMATION /THINK BACK: A TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE ESTIMATION An estimation in a form of an assessment questionnaire will be done to measure the teachers’ knowledge about ICT tools used in the classroom. Future projects will depend on the results of this estimation. /02 SEMINAR: ICT AS A PART OF THE SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM /SEMINAR: ICT AS A PART OF THE SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM This seminar on modern technology usage will be the guide to strengthen the teachers’ prior knowledge about the ICT and it’s roles on the teaching-learning process. This is to prepare the teachers for more intricate ICT and technology use in the classroom. /03 ICT Workshop: Enhancing Teachers' Technological Literacy /ICT Workshop: Enhancing Teachers' Technological Literacy The instructors in Leyte Normal University will receive training on for to successfully use the existing school’s ICT facility and other technological improvements, as well as the educational software or application that they can use in giving learning materials. In this workshop, educational software and applications will be introduced to the teachers, along with the steps and guidelines on how to operate them. /04 PROGRAMS: DIFFERENTIATED AND JUST-IN-TIME PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT /DIFFERENTIATED AND JUST-IN- TIME PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teacher training for ICT in education is often outdated and ad hoc. This program is based on learning needs of teacher identified through a sound assessment process. This can allow teachers to receive training when needed. It will provide a more meaningful experience for teachers. /05 LEARNING INTELLIGENT TUTORING SYSTEMS /LEARNING INTELLIGENT TUTORING SYSTEMS This will provide teachers the pedagogical and content support when professional development opportunities are lacking. It monitors progress, identifies strengths and limitations based on this diagnosis. This should reflect the national curriculum and requires good quality internet. Thank You!