Six Learning Blocks and the MISMO Framework

   Good day everyone. First of all, I'm glad I'm finally active in my Blogger account once again. Honestly, I don't remember having this account. Turns out, I already have an account here, which I created a long time ago during my stay in Manila. So, this time, I'll be using this account for academic purposes.

    Last meeting, our teacher in Digital Learning Materials Development (DIGDEV), sir Romeo Rabajante Jr. asked us to do a write up about the Six Learning Blocks and the MISMO framework, which I'll further elaborate as I go along. These were presented and discussed last meeting. Sir Romeo asked us to have a mindset of a teacher, because my classmates and I will be applying these principles in our future teaching sessions with our future students. He has said that for a particular session, especially with the virtual setting, requires the following qualities: Research, Planning, Time management, Commitment, and Hard work. All these go hand in hand in order for a session to be successful.

    Almost forgot, the Six Learning Blocks I mentioned earlier stands are the following: Acquisition, Inquiry, Discussion, Collaboration, Production, and Practice. To apply each in a real life session, it's this. Acquisition is when students listen to what the teacher is saying, and looking at the visual aids that the teacher is presenting. Inquiry is when students reflect and compare what the teacher is saying and presenting. Discussion is when students ask questions and the teacher answer them, therefore creating an interactive conversation from both parties. Collaboration is when it applies to group work. Meaning, students are being divided into groups and work together to achieve a particular task or activity. Practice is when they finally present their finished product to their teacher. And after the teacher gives the feedback, they use it to improve their performance for future performance. And last but not the least, Production is when the students apply all the teacher has taught them in their future session, especially for future teachers.

    Additionally, like I mentioned, I'll elaborate the MISMO framework. M is Mindet. I is Intended Outcomes. S is Student Context. M is Modular Steps. And finally, O is Options and Alternatives. The Mindet is applied when me, as the future teacher, ponders the question regarding what's my role as a teacher, what are my skills, my view of teaching an learning, and how these can be influenced to my future students. The Intended Outcomes is applied when I ponder what my future students should learn from the teaching experience I'll do. Therefore, I must make visual aids and make activities for them to complete, so that they can test their learnings. Student Context is when I as a teacher should observe my students, from their behaviors, mannerisms, and also who are the slow and fast learners. I'll do my best to not practice favoritism and treat everyone equally. Modular Steps is when me as a teacher should decided the scope after the learning experience, and should be decided whether it's virtual or face to face. It is also applied when giving overview of the learning experience. Last but not the least, Options and Alternatives. It is applied as teachers' countermeasures, in case something bad happens. One example would be this. In case students can't join the live session due to scheduling conflicts, do a recording of that session, so that the students who weren't able to attend the live version can watch the recorded version. Therefore, everyone wins. Everyone will learn.

    That's all for now. Special thanks to our DIGDEV teacher sir Romeo for making this possible. I look forward to learn more for my future teachings to my future students, alongside my classmates. God bless us all. 

2013 Autism Conference

Hi everyone. Last October 26 and 27 (Saturday and Sunday), TheAutism Society Philippines, in partnership with other companies, had a conference at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall. It was a great event, you know, because of those programs, advocacies, etc. I was one of the panelists in the conference, along with other people like myself. My mother, Lizetta Acas Manago, even visited me here in Manila, and also joined the conference. Thank her for that. Aside from that, we met different people like myself and made friends with them, and professional people, one of whom offered me a job at Unilab Foundation. All I needed to do is submit my resume and my portfolio, which shows my background, skills, etc. Thank God for that, really, because after several months of applying for a job and being rejected by those possibly discriminating employers, I am about to be employed by Unilab. If Unilab is reading this message, I would like to thank them for giving me this opportunity, really, I appreciate that, and I would do my best on the job and not disappoint them or something. Finally, I'll be able to save money, help my loved ones, and of course, buy stuff, like gadgets. Hahaha... One more thing, I would like to thank ASP, and the other companies, for making the conference possible, I appreciate that. That's all I have to say. Take care and God bless everyone. 

My Physically Defective Laptop

Yesterday, me and my mother were told by the computer repair shop that my physically broken laptop will already be fixed by tomorrow. Then a while ago, I thought I could already get my fixed laptop. But the technician told me that I should wait until Sunday, because it's time-consuming for my laptop to be physically fixed. I was like, frustrated, because I really want my laptop back. My laptop is like, part of my life, you know what I mean? Anyway, I should just bear with my laptop's 3-day loss, and be patient. After all, eventually, my laptop will already be fixed this Sunday. 

Halloween, All Souls Day and All Saints Day 2013

Hi everyone. I just wanna say Happy Halloween, All Souls Day, and All Saints Day to everyone of us, and our late loved ones. Let's visit our late loved ones in different cemeteries, and celebrate or something. Plus, let's watch a horror movie marathon, if desired. Hahaha... Anyway, that's all I have to say. Take care and God bless everyone. 

"She's The One" Movie at SM North Edsa

Hi everyone. A while ago, I watched "She's The One", a 2013 Filipino rom-com movie starring Bea Alonzo, Dingdong Dantes and Enrique Gil, at SM North Edsa, alone as always. Hahaha... To be honest, I always watch a new movie at a theater alone, and I'm used to it, I think. Anyway, this movie reminds me of another Bea Alonzo movie, "Close To You" also a rom-com movie starring herself, John Lloyd Cruz and Sam Milby, one of my favorite Filipino rom-com movies that time. Why like that? Because these two movies have similar premises, about two best friends who fell in love with each other or something. In fairness, many movies are like that already, you know, two movies with similar premises, including the Hollywood ones (like "Friends With Benefits" and "No Strings Attached", and also recently, "White House Down" and "Olympus Has Fallen"). But never mind, I don't care if these things happen in movies. After all, I'm a movie lover, and I watch a lot of movies.  Acting wise, the performances of the three main actors were good. Also, the chemistry between Dingdong and Bea, and the chemistry between Bea and Enrique, were undeniably great, to the point of making me smile, laugh and feel kilig almost throughout the movie. Hahaha... I gotta say, I love it, and I' d like to watch the movie again in that theater. However, it cannot be done, because of their "One-Time Viewing" policy. It's okay, no hurt feelings. I can still watch the movie again someday, when it already arrives as home media, and torrent. One more thing, I'd like to congratulate the cast and crew for making that movie possible, and for their good work. They should keep up with that, you know. That's all I have to say. Take care and God bless everyone. :)

Applying at BreadTalk Main Office

Hi everyone. A while ago, I went to BreadTalk main office, because I was applying for a job as their service crew. I made friends along the way. Too bad, I forgot to ask for everyone's Facebook accounts, cellphone numbers, etc, except for a few. But it's okay, what's important is that, we made friends with each other, and we successfully applied for that job. It started at 9 AM and it ended at like, 5 PM, the longest initial interview in my application experience. As usual, there are those who are lucky, others are not. In my case, I was told by the office that I should wait for one week for their response. If I'm not gonna be able to receive a text message or a phone call from the, then it means I'm not accepted. To be honest, I've learned to accept rejections and become mature. I always expect the worst case scenario while applying for a job, while of course, also expecting the best case scenario. After all, there are other jobs there. Hahaha... Take care and God bless everyone. :)

Cinematography Class at 10/8/2013

Hi everyone. Last night at school, after failing to pass my assignment in my Cinematography class, my teacher Sir Nap Jamir II nicely told me that I should pass my assignments on time, never late. Sir Nap is a nice teacher and person, though he's strict when it comes to assignments. He doesn't want us to pass our assignments late. But it's okay, his attitude towards his work and towards us motivates me, and my classmates, to work harder and study harder, in order to finish our subject. Since that day, I swore to myself that I will my pass my assignments either early or on time. It's a good thing Sir Nap gave me, and my fellow classmates who also failed to pass their assignments that day, another chance to finish the latest assignment and pass it the next day, via e-mail. Then the next day, thank God, with the help of my classmates, I was able to make my latest assignment, and passed it to my teacher via e-mail. What a relief, you know, if you successfully pass your assignment. I must admit, Cinematography is hard, really, not my favorite subject, because it has some Math, and the shots and lighting are so deep, you know? No offense Sir Nap, and to my classmates who like this subject, it's just my opinion. I think it's just a challenge to all of us, and we must do our best to finish and survive this subject, so that we'll be able to go to the next level of our Filmmaking course and finish it. Take care and God bless everyone. :)