Testimonials

Two (2) teachers from former recipient schools, Ms. Perla Madayag of N.J. Ingore Elementary School and Ms. Sophia Cañoniego of Ticud Elementary School shatred their experiences when they implemented the KidSmart program - how the program helped their students perform better in their classes. They also noted that the instances of tardiness and absences were lessened because their students are always excited to use and explore the Kidsmart Learning Center. They thanked IBM Philippines and GBPC for their donation and The APC Center for the training. They jokingly added that they are hoping for a second donation.

News/ testimonials like this make IBM Philippines all the more excited to give out KidSmart donations and training. So let us know more of this kind alright? And your suggestions for the improvement of the program will be much appreciated.

KidSmart goes to Iloilo

It was September 1st when I took my first plane ride. It was just a short trip (one hour). But this is not about that flight. This is about why I, together with Ms. Andrea, Ms. Mei and Lou, took that 5 am flight. It’s KidSmart donation and training once again!Wuhoo!

First, a brief background. In 2005, IBM Philippines partnered with Mirant Philippines Foundation, Inc. to donate Young Explorer Learning Centers to Ticud Elementary School and N.J. Ingore Elementary School in Iloilo City. And then in 2007, IBM Philippines donated used PCs with KidDesk software to Tagororoc Primary School. Ticud Elementary School and Tagororoc Primary School both exemplified good practices of KidSmart Early Learning Program, thus a second (or third, informally) donation was made possible.

Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC), formerly Mirant Philippines, was IBM Philippines’ partner in its most recent donation. The beneficiaries of this donation are Tagororoc Elementary School in Aklan and day care centers of the following barangays in Iloilo City: Hinactacan, San Isidro, Ticud, Baldoza, and Caingin. The teachers’ training was held on Sept. 1-3, 2009 at the Westown Hotel convention Center in Iloilo City. The APC Center, as IBM Philippines’ training partner, facilitated the three day training.

Different personalities from IBM Philippines, GBPC, and the local government unit graced the turn over ceremony which happened on September 1, 2009. The IBM Peace Corps Volunteers, recipient teachers and the facilitators were also present during the event.

Schedule of Usage & Enrollment - Pastolan Elementary School

Schedule of Usage of KidSmart Computer - Pastolan Elementary School

(sent by Ms. Snooky T. Lingad)

Grade	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Kinder II	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00
Grade I	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00
Grade II	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30
Grade III & IV	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00
Grade V & VI	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00
Grade I	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00

Enrollment

Kinder II 35

Grade I 55

Grade II 47

Grade III 22

Grade IV 27

Grade V 26

Grade VI 23

Pastolan Elementary School - Pictures Galore

These pictures were sent by Ms. Snooky Lingad of Pastolan Elementary School. They were the recipient of KidSmart computers from IBM Philippines last April 17, 2009.

KidSmart Pasig

In partnership with the DepED Division Office, IBM Philippines granted three elementary schools in Pasig City with Young Explorer Units. These lucky schools were Rosario Elementary School (where the training was held), San Joaquin Elementary School, and Palatiw Elementary School. The three day training which is an essential part of the IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program happened on August 12-14, 2009. Thirty (30) teachers and two (2) school administrators attended the training.

The turn over ceremony, which took place on August 13, 2009 was attended by different personalities from the DepED Office, IBM Philippines and The APC Center. In the picture are (from left) href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CNoName%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> Mr. Joven Valencia, DepEd-NCR Chief EED, Ms. Ma. Teresita P. Medado, The APC Center’s Managing Director, Ms. Andrea E. Escalona, IBM Philippines’ Country Marketing and Communications, CC & CA Manager, Ms. Zenaida San Buenaventura, Principal of Palatiw Elementary School, Dr. Florentina R. Lizano, Division of Pasig City Superintendent, and Ms. Myrna Hipolito, Division Supervisor I of Pasig City. At the back are the teachers of Palatiw Elementary School.

There was a part of the event wherein the teachers from the recipient schools recited a pledge of commitment to the program (see the copy of the commitment below).

Commitment

We, the teachers of Rosario Elementary School, Palatiw Elementary School and San Joaquin Elementary School do commit ourselves to be the IBM’s partner in carrying out the KidSmart Early Learning and Reading Programs to our school children for we believe that this will greatly help us in improving the Reading competency of our learners with the help of our school head and our division supervisors and our superiors in NCR we will achieve our goal of making every kid in our school SMART.

Thank you and God bless us.

CBL Template for download

Hi everyone!
Here is a CBL Lesson Plan Template for download. I'll upload other materials for your classroom use here soon. You may also share your lesson plans here, just email them to me at leonards@apc.edu.ph. And who knows? We might throw you some prizes for your materials.

KidSmart in Pampanga

For 2009, the KidSmart donation started at Subic, then Quezon City, and the third stop was in Pampanga. A KidSmart Teachers’ Training was conducted among the teachers from the recipient schools on July 22-24 at the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Centennial House in Clark. The recipient schools were Monicayo Primary School, Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Integrated School, Calumpang Elementary School, and Marcos Village Elementary School. The participants consisted of 15 teachers, 2 principals and 2 representatives from the DepED office.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and ABS-CBN Foundation were IBM Philippines’ partners to make this donation and teachers’ training possible.

In the picture (above) are the participants of the three day training; (on the right) Ms. Felicisima S. Rondolo, Community Extension services of CDC, Ms. Priscilla Delos Reyes, Principal of Calumpang Elementary School, Mr. Philip J.B. Panlilio, Executive Vice President of CDC, Ms. Andrea E. Escalona, Country Marketing & Communications CC & CA Manager of IBM Philippines and Mr. Raymond Guevarra, Business Manager of IBM Philippines.

KidSmart for young patients

On June 3, 2009 the Philippine Heart Center, through Migi's Corner Foundation, received its Young Explorer computer for its Pediatric Ward patients. It's been quite a long wait for all the technical preparations and scheduling but it’s proved to be worth it.

The turn over ceremony was graced by Dr. Ludgerio Torres - Medical Director of the Philippine Heart Center, Ms. Cathy Babao-Guballa – Founder of Migi’s Corner Foundation, Ms. Andrea Escalona - Country Marketing and Communications Manager of IBM Phils., and the nurses of the Pediatric ward.

The usual KidSmart training was modified to fit the role of the Pediatric ward nurses. The nurses take the role of “play nurses” on certain days of their nursing duty schedule, wherein they assist and guide the patients around the Children’s Playroom (where Migi’s Corner is housed) to play and to forget even for a short moment why they're in the hospital. Discussions in the training focused mainly on creative play and on the pedagogy of using computer tools to facilitate learning. Supplemental activities were also shared to the nurses to make the patients' playroom experience more exciting.

The Young Explorer, as the latest installation in the Migi’s Corner, will help the play nurses facilitate learning and to continue the patients’ learning engagement while having their medical treatment specially the ones who are staying longer in the hospital.

2009 Kick Off

Subic! That’s where we were on April 15-17, 2009. Not for a vacation but to conduct an IBM KidSmart Teachers’ Training to teachers from Pastolan Elementary School, Nagbayan Elementay School, F. Angeles Elementary School and Olongapo City Elementary School. The APC Center (formerly EduQuest), as IBM Philippines’ training partner, facilitated the three-day training.

In the picture (from left) are Ms. Armie Llamas, Public Relations Manager of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Ms. Andrea Escalona, Country Marketing & Communications Manager of IBM Philippines, Mr. James Velasquez, President & General Manager of IBM Philippines, Mr. Conrado Frenilla, Tribal Chieftain of Pastolan Village, Ms. Rhapunzel Reyes, Ms. Jeneath Bautista, Ms. Snooky Lingad and Ms. Baby Aurea Legaspi- teachers from Pastolan Elementary School.

Pastolan Elementary School was the latest recipient of IBM Philippines’ donation. Pastolan ES is located at Pastolan Village, Tipo Hermosa, Bataan. The three other schools were previously donated with KidSmart computers and are actively implementing the program. And who knows, IBM Philippines might just reward their dedication (*wink*).

We were of course accommodated and helped by IBM Philippines’ reliable partner, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). They were also our partner in monitoring the program implementation in the recipient schools.

Subic Training Pics