Globe Telecom and Habitat for Humanity officially turned
over to Manila Science High School (MaSci) over the weekend a multifunctional
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) laboratory with a collaborative
working space that is fit for 21st century learning.
Last year, MaSci, the first pilot science high school in the
Philippines, joined the Global Filipino School (GFS) Program, a long-term
educational initiative of Globe to transform select public schools into centers
of excellence in ICT and hubs of innovative teaching methods.
A major component of GFS is the Creative Space which was a
result of the renovation of underused classrooms. It includes modular tables
designed to be quickly and easily moved around to form various shapes
appropriate for individual learning, small-large group discussions and
conferences. The classroom is also
equipped with free internet connectivity and a mobile cart bearing netbooks,
tablets, projectors, and WiFi dongles that can be brought anywhere in the
school.
“Teachers in any subject may now engage with their students
via electronic delivery mode of instruction in the GFS Creative Space.
Technology-wise, this project will allow Manila Science High School to continue
to sustain the high standard of excellence that it is known for,” said Eva
Nacion, MaSci Principal.
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| Martha Sazon, Globe SVP for Broadband Business (standing left) and Rep. Cristal Bagatsing, Manila 5th District look on as Manila Science HS students demonstrate 21st century learning using technology tools provided by Globe. |
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Science High School Batch ’91, which celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2016,
raised funds for this classroom renovation while Habitat for Humanity handled
the construction. “Spearheading this
project is our way of giving back to our beloved alma mater, a public school
with a tradition of academic excellence. Our homecoming theme, 'Back for the
Future,' encapsulates the batch’s overwhelming sentiment of gratitude for our
MaSci education that has given us a competitive advantage in our professional
and personal lives. Providing this new batch of scientists with fast fiber
internet connectivity housed in an appropriate creative space with
technologically-suitable equipment and trained ICT teachers is the kind of
legacy our batch wants to leave behind,” said Marga Uy Baula, Batch ’91
Representative.
On the other hand, Martha Sazon, Globe Senior Vice President
for Broadband Business said: “We truly appreciate Batch ‘91s support for the
GFS program. If everyone in the
community will join hands to bring the benefits of ICT to the schools, we can
expect better performance from our teachers and students. We need our schools
to take advantage of the best educational information and services that they
can get given today’s fast-paced advancements in technology and ever changing
educational landscape.”
MaSci was the initial recipient of a Globe Broadband’s fiber
connectivity with speeds of up to 100 mbps to encourage the adoption and
application of technology among students and teachers. This is in line with Globe Telecom’s vision
of ushering the Philippines into becoming a digital nation by 2020.
A 2015 study released by Taylor Nelson Sofres corroborated
Sazon’s statement. The study shows how
the GFS program was able to improve digital skills among teachers and students,
particularly on usage of mobile technology and computer software; enable 21st
Century Learning Outcomes such as creativity, communication, collaboration, and
creativity; increase student engagement in classroom activities; and enhance
school culture through readiness in ICT integration.
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