The document discusses several events related to the Agricultural Training Institute's (ATI) e-Extension program:
1) ATI attended the 2013 First International Congress on eLearning in Manila where selected staff became members of the Philippine eLearning Society. 2) ATI held its 2014 Knowledge Management Updates workshop where it discussed pursuing recognition as a learning organization. 3) Several regions reported on integrating e-Extension into their programs, such as MIMAROPA briefing police on the program and Tarlac College of Agriculture partnering to require student courses.
The document summarizes several events related to the Philippine e-Extension Program. It discusses:
1) ATI offering its first e-Learning course delivered in Filipino on effective human communication and human relations.
2) ATI holding its 7th e-Extension Updates meeting to review knowledge management initiatives and e-Learning courses.
3) A delegation from Laos being briefed on the e-Extension program during a visit to ATI.
The document summarizes the partnership between the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) to develop online courses on mechanized rice transplanting technologies. It discusses the launch of the new e-Learning course on mechanized rice transplanting and plans for PhilSCAT to use a blended learning approach for training involving both the online course and hands-on activities. It also provides an update on ATI's efforts to monitor and assess Farmer's Information and Technology Services (FITS) centers across the country.
The document is the 2010 annual report of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in the Philippines. It discusses ATI's accomplishments in 2010, including conducting over 7,000 training programs that benefited over 72,000 farmers and fisherfolk, establishing over 1,400 technology demonstrations, and providing over 4,000 advisory services. It also highlights ATI's efforts to increase access to agricultural data and knowledge through its e-extension program and farmers contact center. The report emphasizes ATI's role in building capacity of farmers and stakeholders, and enhancing agricultural extension through partnerships.
The document provides an overview of the programs and activities of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in 2011. It discusses ATI's mandate to provide extension support, capacity building initiatives, and training programs to various stakeholders including farmers, extension workers, and local governments. It also highlights ATI's efforts in areas such as organic agriculture, climate change adaptation, e-learning, scholarship programs, and partnerships with other organizations to strengthen agricultural extension services nationwide.
The Philippine e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries will adopt the Communities of Practice (CoP) model used by the USDA's eXtension initiative. This was announced after a presentation by Dr. Gregory Crosby of the USDA. A CoP is a virtual network of subject matter experts who work together to develop and share knowledge in their field. The e-Extension program was also presented at international forums in China and the Philippines to discuss inclusive innovation and knowledge sharing in agriculture.
The document summarizes an event where ATI-Caraga conducted the first blended e-learning course and hands-on training on artificial insemination in pigs. 83 e-learners who completed the online course participated in a two-day hands-on training. Experts demonstrated procedures like semen collection and artificial insemination. Participants said combining the online course with hands-on training enhanced their learning. This was the first time ATI conducted a blended course combining an e-learning component with hands-on training.
The document summarizes several initiatives by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) to strengthen its online presence and implement e-learning programs. It discusses:
1) A training held for ATI Regional Training Center webmasters on using the content management system Drupal to develop individual center websites and consolidate them into a new ATI website called ATIinteractive.
2) A courseware development training attended by staff from different agriculture and fisheries agencies to learn how to create online training modules.
3) A training on e-learning administration for new e-learning coordinators from ATI centers to familiarize them with operating procedures and responsibilities for managing e-learning programs.
4) Details on the first five
The e-Extension program continues to grow in popularity among agricultural extension workers in the Philippines. Since its launch in December 2007, over 1,500 people have registered for the program and over 400 have graduated from online courses. The program offers 11 online courses focused on marine/fisheries and crops/livestock. The article also discusses the first ever online graduation ceremony held in Butuan City for agricultural extension workers who completed an online course on managing banana diseases. An expert from Australia praises the Philippine e-Extension program for incorporating online learning into agricultural extension efforts.
The document summarizes several events related to the Philippine e-Extension Program. It discusses:
1) ATI offering its first e-Learning course delivered in Filipino on effective human communication and human relations.
2) ATI holding its 7th e-Extension Updates meeting to review knowledge management initiatives and e-Learning courses.
3) A delegation from Laos being briefed on the e-Extension program during a visit to ATI.
The document summarizes the partnership between the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) to develop online courses on mechanized rice transplanting technologies. It discusses the launch of the new e-Learning course on mechanized rice transplanting and plans for PhilSCAT to use a blended learning approach for training involving both the online course and hands-on activities. It also provides an update on ATI's efforts to monitor and assess Farmer's Information and Technology Services (FITS) centers across the country.
The document is the 2010 annual report of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in the Philippines. It discusses ATI's accomplishments in 2010, including conducting over 7,000 training programs that benefited over 72,000 farmers and fisherfolk, establishing over 1,400 technology demonstrations, and providing over 4,000 advisory services. It also highlights ATI's efforts to increase access to agricultural data and knowledge through its e-extension program and farmers contact center. The report emphasizes ATI's role in building capacity of farmers and stakeholders, and enhancing agricultural extension through partnerships.
The document provides an overview of the programs and activities of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in 2011. It discusses ATI's mandate to provide extension support, capacity building initiatives, and training programs to various stakeholders including farmers, extension workers, and local governments. It also highlights ATI's efforts in areas such as organic agriculture, climate change adaptation, e-learning, scholarship programs, and partnerships with other organizations to strengthen agricultural extension services nationwide.
The Philippine e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries will adopt the Communities of Practice (CoP) model used by the USDA's eXtension initiative. This was announced after a presentation by Dr. Gregory Crosby of the USDA. A CoP is a virtual network of subject matter experts who work together to develop and share knowledge in their field. The e-Extension program was also presented at international forums in China and the Philippines to discuss inclusive innovation and knowledge sharing in agriculture.
The document summarizes an event where ATI-Caraga conducted the first blended e-learning course and hands-on training on artificial insemination in pigs. 83 e-learners who completed the online course participated in a two-day hands-on training. Experts demonstrated procedures like semen collection and artificial insemination. Participants said combining the online course with hands-on training enhanced their learning. This was the first time ATI conducted a blended course combining an e-learning component with hands-on training.
The document summarizes several initiatives by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) to strengthen its online presence and implement e-learning programs. It discusses:
1) A training held for ATI Regional Training Center webmasters on using the content management system Drupal to develop individual center websites and consolidate them into a new ATI website called ATIinteractive.
2) A courseware development training attended by staff from different agriculture and fisheries agencies to learn how to create online training modules.
3) A training on e-learning administration for new e-learning coordinators from ATI centers to familiarize them with operating procedures and responsibilities for managing e-learning programs.
4) Details on the first five
The e-Extension program continues to grow in popularity among agricultural extension workers in the Philippines. Since its launch in December 2007, over 1,500 people have registered for the program and over 400 have graduated from online courses. The program offers 11 online courses focused on marine/fisheries and crops/livestock. The article also discusses the first ever online graduation ceremony held in Butuan City for agricultural extension workers who completed an online course on managing banana diseases. An expert from Australia praises the Philippine e-Extension program for incorporating online learning into agricultural extension efforts.
1) The City of Cagayan de Oro prioritized education under Mayor Oscar Moreno and took several initiatives to improve the local education system such as reorganizing the local school board and forging partnerships between the city government and stakeholders.
2) Events like an Education Summit and training programs for parents, barangay leaders, and school administrators were held to address challenges and gather input from stakeholders. Infrastructure projects also constructed new classrooms in schools across the city.
3) Partnerships with organizations like Synergeia Foundation, Ayala Foundation, Jollibee Foundation, and DepEd expanded programs offering parenting workshops, mobile learning resources, school feeding, and support for out-of-school youth.
The ISPSC conducted research on local compliance with solid waste management laws which found loose implementation. An expert provided recommendations through the Balik-Scientist program. Staff participated in orientation, planning exercises and trade fairs. A thesis competition evaluated student research skills. Staff also attended conferences and implemented extension programs on farming techniques. Approved research proposals addressed faculty workload and agricultural products. Awards were received for best papers presented.
This document outlines a course syllabus for NSTP 1/Civic Welfare Training Service. It includes the following key information:
- The course aims to provide orientation on NSTP, self-awareness and values development, basic leadership training, dimensions of development, community exposure, and agency visits.
- The course outcomes include internalizing virtues as the basis for leadership, interpreting concepts of development management, applying concepts to design civic welfare projects, documenting team activities, and generating individual outputs on lessons learned.
- The learning plan details desired learning outcomes, course content, teaching methods like lectures and discussions, assessment tasks, and an allocation of topics over 10 weeks.
The document summarizes Procasur Corporation's activities in knowledge sharing and fostering innovation to end rural poverty. Some key points:
- Procasur connects global institutions with local talents through knowledge management tools and learning platforms to spread innovations.
- Upcoming and ongoing learning routes in multiple African countries will focus on topics like gender equality, youth in agriculture, and nutrition.
- Procasur is working with organizations like IFAD, SUN Movement, and SENA in various countries to design learning routes and share best practices on issues like family farming, rural development, and youth entrepreneurship.
This document provides a 4th quarter accomplishment report from the Office of the Vice President for Planning, Information, Research & Extension at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It summarizes activities in the last quarter of 2019, including consultations with the Department of Agriculture, a research seminar on hospitality management, and training/conferences attended by staff. It also outlines extension programs conducted in local communities and lists ongoing research projects. Finally, it summarizes accomplishments of the Intellectual Property Rights Unit, including published and registered utility models and patent applications filed.
empowering researchers thru extension services towads inclusive development (...MaryRuthMenor
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11th Global RCE Conference
7-9 December, 2018
Cebu, the Philippines
The document discusses the importance of schools establishing linkages and networks with various organizations for mutual benefit. It defines linkages as loose relationships that intend to serve both sides' needs, while networks involve stronger commitments between partners pursuing common goals. Schools can form international, national, and local linkages and networks to increase visibility, facilitate knowledge sharing, and access additional resources and funding. Examples provided include partnerships with honor societies, training centers, foundations, government agencies, and media organizations to enhance teachers' skills and better serve students.
The Regional Higher Education Summit in Legazpi City brought together over 500 participants from public and private colleges and universities in Bicol region. CHED Chair Patricia Licuanan's keynote speech discussed strategies to improve quality of education, including expanding access, developing competencies, and implementing good governance. PASUC President Fay Lauraya urged the SUCs to meet yearly to strengthen collaboration. Discussions at the summit focused on how HEIs can better support the regional development plan through education reforms, technical programs, and aligning with national qualifications frameworks.
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The Agripreneurship Alliance was established in August 2017 as a small, lean, Swiss-based non-profit organisation focused on developing cloud based and blended learning materials to support the development of African Agripreneurs. The Alliance held its first AGM in February 2018 and this report highlights some of the activities within the first several months of operation.
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This document summarizes an evaluation of Zamorano University's digital distance learning program (PAC @ D) in Honduras. [1] Surveys of 45 past and present PAC @ D students and 13 faculty found high satisfaction rates. [2] Most students had attended Zamorano previously and were employed professionals seeking to further their education. [3] Faculty also expressed support for distance learning and suggestions to expand the program. Overall, the evaluation found PAC @ D to be an effective program that provides accessible education and should be further developed and promoted.
The document discusses internationalization in Philippine higher education. It defines internationalization as an intentional process that integrates an international dimension into post-secondary education. The goals of internationalization include developing globally competitive graduates and building a knowledge-based society. The document outlines CHED's policy framework and strategies to provide national direction for internationalization efforts. It also discusses partnerships with other countries and organizations that support initiatives like student and faculty mobility programs and quality assurance.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners to improve environmental education programs. It will provide training tools and facilitate an exchange of experiences and practices between partner countries. Activities will include researching policies and programs, identifying best practices, and organizing local exhibitions of artifacts produced through workshops. The results will be documented in instructional videos and a photo catalogue to spread awareness of recycling methods and promote sustainable development.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners through transnational exchanges. It intends to provide training tools to establish good practices across countries and create a shared environmental education program. Each partner organization will research local policies and programs, identify best practices, and facilitate local activities like workshops. Students will produce artifacts on recycling and environmental topics that will be displayed at local exhibitions, which will collectively form a photo catalogue and video collection documenting the project's results and activities across partner nations.
The First Meeting on Vocational Training called “New Challenges on Education for Work” organized by RESEFOP (Union Network of Vocational Training Schools – Red Sindical de Escuelas de Formación Profesional) and INEW
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Carlos F. Camargo outlines a vision for expanding the work of ICT (presumably an education non-profit) internationally over the next 5 years. This would include expanding teacher training programs in areas like numeracy and multimedia literacy across Asia in the first 2 years, Latin America in years 3-4, and starting initiatives in Africa and the Middle East by year 5. He provides details on potential partnerships in countries like Indonesia, India, Mongolia, China, South Korea, and with various US organizations to deliver ICT curriculum and teacher training programs.
The document summarizes the Ghana Education Programme 2015 run by Connect4Change, a consortium of Dutch development organizations. The program aims to improve quality of teaching, learning, and school management in Ghanaian primary and secondary schools by integrating information and communication technology (ICT). It discusses several projects that work with schools and teachers to enhance ICT skills, pedagogy, and school administration. Key activities include teacher training, ICT skills development for administrators, and establishing the C4C Education Ghana Alliance. Results showed improved exam scores, increased number of students, teachers, and schools reached across the various projects.
This document provides a summary of events and activities related to the e-Extension program in January 2012. It discusses the development of new e-Learning courses on sustainable agriculture by a team composed of representatives from universities, local governments, and NGOs in Region 10. It also summarizes the holding of the 4th e-Learning mass graduation in Caraga region with 368 graduates. The NMRice mobile decision support system is showcased in Pangasinan to promote it to farmers. Training on computer-based data management is conducted for 113 agricultural extension workers in Bicol region.
The document summarizes ATI Director Asterio Saliot presenting the e-Extension Program to the National Academy of Science and Technology. It also discusses e-Extension Coordinators undergoing training to take on additional responsibilities for the Techno Gabay Program. Other events covered include briefings on the e-Extension Program provided to school teachers in Pangasinan and an evaluation of the Aurora e-Village Project conducted by implementing agencies.
1) The City of Cagayan de Oro prioritized education under Mayor Oscar Moreno and took several initiatives to improve the local education system such as reorganizing the local school board and forging partnerships between the city government and stakeholders.
2) Events like an Education Summit and training programs for parents, barangay leaders, and school administrators were held to address challenges and gather input from stakeholders. Infrastructure projects also constructed new classrooms in schools across the city.
3) Partnerships with organizations like Synergeia Foundation, Ayala Foundation, Jollibee Foundation, and DepEd expanded programs offering parenting workshops, mobile learning resources, school feeding, and support for out-of-school youth.
The ISPSC conducted research on local compliance with solid waste management laws which found loose implementation. An expert provided recommendations through the Balik-Scientist program. Staff participated in orientation, planning exercises and trade fairs. A thesis competition evaluated student research skills. Staff also attended conferences and implemented extension programs on farming techniques. Approved research proposals addressed faculty workload and agricultural products. Awards were received for best papers presented.
This document outlines a course syllabus for NSTP 1/Civic Welfare Training Service. It includes the following key information:
- The course aims to provide orientation on NSTP, self-awareness and values development, basic leadership training, dimensions of development, community exposure, and agency visits.
- The course outcomes include internalizing virtues as the basis for leadership, interpreting concepts of development management, applying concepts to design civic welfare projects, documenting team activities, and generating individual outputs on lessons learned.
- The learning plan details desired learning outcomes, course content, teaching methods like lectures and discussions, assessment tasks, and an allocation of topics over 10 weeks.
The document summarizes Procasur Corporation's activities in knowledge sharing and fostering innovation to end rural poverty. Some key points:
- Procasur connects global institutions with local talents through knowledge management tools and learning platforms to spread innovations.
- Upcoming and ongoing learning routes in multiple African countries will focus on topics like gender equality, youth in agriculture, and nutrition.
- Procasur is working with organizations like IFAD, SUN Movement, and SENA in various countries to design learning routes and share best practices on issues like family farming, rural development, and youth entrepreneurship.
This document provides a 4th quarter accomplishment report from the Office of the Vice President for Planning, Information, Research & Extension at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It summarizes activities in the last quarter of 2019, including consultations with the Department of Agriculture, a research seminar on hospitality management, and training/conferences attended by staff. It also outlines extension programs conducted in local communities and lists ongoing research projects. Finally, it summarizes accomplishments of the Intellectual Property Rights Unit, including published and registered utility models and patent applications filed.
empowering researchers thru extension services towads inclusive development (...MaryRuthMenor
empowering the stakeholders and beneficiaries to extend development projects towards achieving inclusive development which can be started from the students who are inclined in extending services to the community who are really in need of development. this presentation can be a great help to the beginners to become knowledgeable on the process and principles of extension services.
Strengthening MMSU Educational Mobility through Innovations and International...ESD UNU-IAS
Case Study presentation: Strengthening MMSU Educational Mobility through Innovations and International Partnerships for Human Capital Improvement Towards Education for Sustainable Development
Dr. Carlos Pascual, RCE Ilocos
11th Global RCE Conference
7-9 December, 2018
Cebu, the Philippines
The document discusses the importance of schools establishing linkages and networks with various organizations for mutual benefit. It defines linkages as loose relationships that intend to serve both sides' needs, while networks involve stronger commitments between partners pursuing common goals. Schools can form international, national, and local linkages and networks to increase visibility, facilitate knowledge sharing, and access additional resources and funding. Examples provided include partnerships with honor societies, training centers, foundations, government agencies, and media organizations to enhance teachers' skills and better serve students.
The Regional Higher Education Summit in Legazpi City brought together over 500 participants from public and private colleges and universities in Bicol region. CHED Chair Patricia Licuanan's keynote speech discussed strategies to improve quality of education, including expanding access, developing competencies, and implementing good governance. PASUC President Fay Lauraya urged the SUCs to meet yearly to strengthen collaboration. Discussions at the summit focused on how HEIs can better support the regional development plan through education reforms, technical programs, and aligning with national qualifications frameworks.
Agripreneurship Alliance Annual Report 28 Feb 2018Steven Carr
The Agripreneurship Alliance was established in August 2017 as a small, lean, Swiss-based non-profit organisation focused on developing cloud based and blended learning materials to support the development of African Agripreneurs. The Alliance held its first AGM in February 2018 and this report highlights some of the activities within the first several months of operation.
Public Services during power cuts and protestsca92
The document summarizes Cornell University's Albert R. Mann Library international partnerships that provide agricultural information resources and services to developing countries. Key programs discussed include TEEAL, AGORA, and support for two plant breeding PhD programs in Africa. The library provides reference support, instruction, and document delivery to these programs through both distance and on-site methods. Challenges include providing services across distances, differing technical infrastructures, and cultural/language barriers.
This document summarizes an evaluation of Zamorano University's digital distance learning program (PAC @ D) in Honduras. [1] Surveys of 45 past and present PAC @ D students and 13 faculty found high satisfaction rates. [2] Most students had attended Zamorano previously and were employed professionals seeking to further their education. [3] Faculty also expressed support for distance learning and suggestions to expand the program. Overall, the evaluation found PAC @ D to be an effective program that provides accessible education and should be further developed and promoted.
The document discusses internationalization in Philippine higher education. It defines internationalization as an intentional process that integrates an international dimension into post-secondary education. The goals of internationalization include developing globally competitive graduates and building a knowledge-based society. The document outlines CHED's policy framework and strategies to provide national direction for internationalization efforts. It also discusses partnerships with other countries and organizations that support initiatives like student and faculty mobility programs and quality assurance.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners to improve environmental education programs. It will provide training tools and facilitate an exchange of experiences and practices between partner countries. Activities will include researching policies and programs, identifying best practices, and organizing local exhibitions of artifacts produced through workshops. The results will be documented in instructional videos and a photo catalogue to spread awareness of recycling methods and promote sustainable development.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners through transnational exchanges. It intends to provide training tools to establish good practices across countries and create a shared environmental education program. Each partner organization will research local policies and programs, identify best practices, and facilitate local activities like workshops. Students will produce artifacts on recycling and environmental topics that will be displayed at local exhibitions, which will collectively form a photo catalogue and video collection documenting the project's results and activities across partner nations.
The First Meeting on Vocational Training called “New Challenges on Education for Work” organized by RESEFOP (Union Network of Vocational Training Schools – Red Sindical de Escuelas de Formación Profesional) and INEW
(International Network of Education for Work) was successfully held and endorsed by the workers of the sector.
Carlos F. Camargo outlines a vision for expanding the work of ICT (presumably an education non-profit) internationally over the next 5 years. This would include expanding teacher training programs in areas like numeracy and multimedia literacy across Asia in the first 2 years, Latin America in years 3-4, and starting initiatives in Africa and the Middle East by year 5. He provides details on potential partnerships in countries like Indonesia, India, Mongolia, China, South Korea, and with various US organizations to deliver ICT curriculum and teacher training programs.
The document summarizes the Ghana Education Programme 2015 run by Connect4Change, a consortium of Dutch development organizations. The program aims to improve quality of teaching, learning, and school management in Ghanaian primary and secondary schools by integrating information and communication technology (ICT). It discusses several projects that work with schools and teachers to enhance ICT skills, pedagogy, and school administration. Key activities include teacher training, ICT skills development for administrators, and establishing the C4C Education Ghana Alliance. Results showed improved exam scores, increased number of students, teachers, and schools reached across the various projects.
This document provides a summary of events and activities related to the e-Extension program in January 2012. It discusses the development of new e-Learning courses on sustainable agriculture by a team composed of representatives from universities, local governments, and NGOs in Region 10. It also summarizes the holding of the 4th e-Learning mass graduation in Caraga region with 368 graduates. The NMRice mobile decision support system is showcased in Pangasinan to promote it to farmers. Training on computer-based data management is conducted for 113 agricultural extension workers in Bicol region.
The document summarizes ATI Director Asterio Saliot presenting the e-Extension Program to the National Academy of Science and Technology. It also discusses e-Extension Coordinators undergoing training to take on additional responsibilities for the Techno Gabay Program. Other events covered include briefings on the e-Extension Program provided to school teachers in Pangasinan and an evaluation of the Aurora e-Village Project conducted by implementing agencies.
The document summarizes the launch of NMRiceMobile, a mobile application developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to help Filipino farmers determine optimal fertilizer usage. NMRiceMobile is the first of its kind globally. It carries out the principles of site-specific nutrient management for rice, allowing farmers to input location details and receive customized fertilizer recommendations via text message. The launch marks the expansion of NMRiceMobile's support to more farmers across the Philippines.
This document summarizes the launch of a new text message service called Nutrient Manager for Rice Mobile (NMRiceMobile) that will provide Filipino rice farmers advice on fertilizer application. It discusses how improper fertilizer use can reduce yields and profits for farmers and harm the environment. The service aims to help farmers apply the optimal amount and type of fertilizers for their specific fields using principles of site-specific nutrient management. Farmers can access personalized fertilizer recommendations by sending a free text message to a toll-free number. The goal is to increase rice production and farmers' incomes while reducing waste and pollution.
The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) held trainings to introduce its Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) database and teach database management. ATI conducted a basic computer literacy training for AEWs to familiarize them with computer and internet use. This will allow AEWs to more efficiently access and input data into the new online AEWs database. Additional trainings are being conducted regionally to instruct AEWs on database navigation and management. The trainings aim to equip AEWs with new technical skills that can enhance their work in agricultural extension.
The document summarizes the turnover of ICT equipment to farmers in Aurora province, Philippines as part of the Aurora e-Village project. Key points:
- Computers were distributed to identified farmer access points in 19 barangays across 4 municipalities to provide farmers easier access to agricultural information.
- The equipment will be installed in access points like multi-purpose cooperatives and will be connected to the local rice processing complex database.
- Training will be provided to farmers on basic ICT literacy to help them make full use of the resources. The initiative aims to support faster knowledge sharing and more efficient transaction-based farming.
- Officials from implementing agencies DA, PhilRice, ATI and
The document summarizes the accomplishments of the e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries in 2009 and plans for 2010. It discusses a workshop held to assess the program and plan next steps. ICT equipment was distributed to identified beneficiaries in Aurora province to provide farmers faster access to information. Computers were installed in 19 access points, including barangays and cooperatives. The equipment will allow easier online transactions and training will help farmers utilize the new technologies.
The document summarizes the launch of the Farmer's Contact Center (FCC) by the Philippine Department of Agriculture. Key points:
- Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap will lead the unveiling of the FCC hotline numbers and give a keynote speech at the launch on November 28, 2009 in Tagbilaran, Bohol.
- The FCC will provide timely information and extension services to farmers via phone, text, email, and online communication.
- Inquiries will be handled at three levels - call center agents, subject experts, and agricultural extension workers who may need to visit farms.
- The FCC aims to improve access to information and services for farmers nationwide.
The document summarizes the launch of an e-Extension Hub in Palawan, Philippines to further the e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries. It discusses that the hub was conceptualized in 2007 and finally launched in March 2009 in Barangay Puerto Princesa. The event was attended by officials from the Department of Agriculture and is an initiative of the ATI Regional Training Center IV-B, which received Php 5 million in funding to support the hub. The hub aims to promote and support the digital extension services of the Department of Agriculture through partnerships with local organizations.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
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P
ASAY CITY, Metro Manila –
With the intent of having an
international exchange of
research, innovation, experiences,
and best practices in eLearning, the
Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS)
organized the 2013 First International
Congress on eLearning and actively
participated by the Agricultural Training
Institute (ATI).
D
IPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga
del Norte – The delivery of the
best knowledge to the right
person at the right time is the true
essence of Knowledge Management
(KM) and it is what the Agricultural
Training Institute (ATI) hopes to
incorporate in its extension services to
the agriculture and fisheries sector.
To be able to lead and excel in
KM for agriculture and fisheries, ATI
must transform into a knowledge-
based learning organization. As the
extension and training arm of the
Philippine Department of Agriculture,
ATI is committed to share knowledge
as well as to continually “learning to
learn together” not just among its staff
but also among its clientele in the
agricultural sector.
These were some of the KM
principles discussed during the 2014
Knowledge Management Updates
where ATI’s e-Extension Coordinators
ATI Pursues
Recognition
as a Learning
Organization
The delegates from the ATI
comprised of the designated
e-Extension coordinators namely
Maximino Aromin, Jr. and Bongbong
Buli-e of ATI Regional Training Center
(ATI-RTC) in Cordillera Administrative
Region, Claris M. Alaska of ATI-RTC
II, Rolando V. Maningas and Mariel
Celeste Dayanghirang of ATI-RTC IVA,
Graciel Gacutan of ATI-RTC IVB,
ATI attends International
e-Learning Congress
Selected Staff Now Members of Philippine eLearning Society
Holds KM Updates 2014
MIMAROPA Integrates e-Extension
to its Training Programs
Tarlac College of Agriculture
Goes e-Learning
Caraga Conducts 6th
e-Learning Mass Graduation 2 3 4
Selected e-Extension Cordinators attended the 1st International Congress on eLearning
and became members of the Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS). The congress was held at the
Heritage Hotel Manila last December 2013.
2. e-Extension Agenda March 20142
Online Course on Pangasius Launched in Laguna
Caraga Holds 6th e-Learning Mass
Graduation
S
TA. CRUZ, Laguna – The
Agricultural Training Institute
(ATI) as the lead implementing
agency of the Philippine e-Extension
Program for Agriculture and Fisheries
launched the e-Learning course on
B
UTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte – e-Learning in Caraga Region is now
on its sixth year. The mass graduation hosted by the Agricultural Training
Institute - RTC 13 on December 3, 2013 manifested the overwhelming
response of the partner schools, universities and colleges (SUCs) and the local
government units (LGUs) with the ICT-based modality of acquiring additional
knowledge and information in agriculture and fisheries.
In her message, Dr. Estrella Dinopol,Associate Professor II of theAgusan del
Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) thanked ATI for the
partnership in promoting the e-learning courses which are helpful for their students
in gaining additional knowledge and information. As an e-learner herself, she was
grateful for the course on goat production and shared that such modules were
used in her classes. On the other hand, Dr. Tomas Austral, Dean of the College
of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Caraga State University (CSU)
mentioned the proposed modification of some of their course requirements. He
said that students will no longer prepare term papers in some of their subjects,
instead they must enrol and complete an e-Learning course. In such way, students
will be free from boredom in undergoing contextual researches in the library at the
same time gain additional knowledge in a more interactive and interesting way.
Meanwhile, Jose Rey Alo, ATI’s e-Learning Process
Adviser commended the graduates for their willingness to
enhance learning through the e-courses and encouraged
the learners’ suggestion for the improvement of the
program. He also mentioned that e-Learning will branch-out
into being a multi-device ready by 2014. On the other hand,
Dr. Ariston Ronquillo, Campus Director of Surigao del Sur
State University (SDSSU) - Tagbina Campus hoped that
e-Learning will be extended not only to the students and
LGUs but also to other sectors in the community.
This year’s graduates reached 485 composed of
agricultural extension workers, students, faculty faculty
from SUCs & DepED, farmers and LGU representatives.
Last year, there were 431 individuals who completed the
e-learning courses and 368 in 2011. (MGBSalve, ATI-RTC
Caraga)
Pangasius last December 2013 at the
Provincial Cultural Center in Sta. Cruz,
Laguna. The launch was in conjunction
with the National Pangasius Summit
which was conducted by Laguna State
Polytechnic University (LSPU).
The “Taste the Creamiest Cream
Dory: Online Course on Pangasius
Culture” has four modules that
tackles the history of pangasius
in the country, its pond and tank
culture method as well as its
processing and utilization. The
course is intended for medium
to large pond owners who have
plans to expand their business
and retirees who want to invest
in the fish market. The pangasius
online course is also suited for fishery
students and entrepreneurs who
would like to venture on fishery-related
projects.
Antonieta J. Arceo, Chief of ATI-
Knowledge Products Management
Division, said that “this is a remarkable
event as ATI added another partner
in LSPU who helped developed the
e-Learning course.”
The online course will be the 35th
e-Learning course to be offered and
the 2nd course under the fisheries
category which was developed by ATI-
Regional Training Center 4A together
with LSPU providing the subject matter
specialists. (BCNatividad)
ATI-Caraga consistently
generates e-Learning Grads
NEWS
3. e-Extension Agenda March 2014 3
ATI Pursues Recognition as a Learning Organization.....
From page 1
ATI attends International
eLearning Congress.....
From page 1
in the regions gathered for its yearly
assessment and planning workshop.
Participated by a total of 35
participants from the ATI network of
Training Centers, the main objectives
of the activity were to update the
coordinators on the KM activities of
the Institute and to provide a venue
for a knowledge sharing from the
participation of some KM staff in
international programs held last year.
Likewise, the activity also served as
an opportunity to formulate strategies
and project proposals on KM-related
activities being handled by the
Institute.
Among the ATI’s major KM
initiatives that were assessed
included the e-Extension Program for
Agriculture and Fisheries, the Techno
Gabay Program, documentation of
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
and knowledge products development
and dissemination.
Part of the three-day activity was a
presentation-briefing on the e-Learning
lounge that was presented by Center
Director Dennis Prosianos of the ATI-
Regional Training Center IX as well as
the new Rice Crop Manager, a web-
based and android application tool
developed by the International Rice
Research Institute to guide farmers
in nutrient management for their
rice production. Apple Eda Suplido
demonstrated how the tool works and
how the user can maximize the use of
a smartphone and a tablet computer
for that purpose.
ATI Director Asterio P. Saliot
graced the activity and lauded the
various KM initiatives of the Institute.
“These are opportunities that we’ll
be able to show to the whole world
especially our leaders, that here is ATI
doing something that others were not
able to do and going somewhere that
others refused to go,” Saliot said.
The 2014 KM Updates was held
last February 2014 in Hotel Camila,
Dipolog City. (BCNatividad)
Florepe Mortalla and Nicolasita Gallego
of ATI-RTC VI, and Virgie Cabrera of
ATI RTC-IX also became members of
the PeLs. These coordinators are the
ones who implement the e-Extension
Program for Agriculture and Fisheries
in their respective regions.
Also, during the parallel sessions,
Prof. Stella Tirol of the University of the
Philippines Los Baños presented the
initial results of the evaluation research
on the e-Learning component of the
e-Extension Program.
The said congress with the
theme “The eLearning Q.U.E.S.T:
Harmonizing the Elements of a Global
Knowledged Society” primarily aims
to provide a collaborative model
of teaching and learning online by
determining the many elements that
must be managed to create e-learning
programs and to stimulate participation
across diversity. It consisted of keynote
and plenary sessions, paper and poster
presentations, roundtable discussions,
exhibits, and workshops handled by
competent e-Learning experts from
Australia, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan,
Netherlands, Philippines and USA. The
event was attended by educators and
students, IT professionals, e-Learning
practitioners and aspiring e-Learning
professionals, among others.
The International Congress
on eLearning was held at the
Heritage Hotel Manila last December
2013. PeLS is the country’s
leading organization in promoting
the development of eLearning
competencies through education,
training and collaboration among
various stakeholders in government,
industry and academe. (YCAPauig)
MIMAROPA Integrates e-Extension to its Training Programs
N
AUJAN,OrientalMindoro–Thirty-three(33)AEWs,farmersandbananagrowersin
OrientalMindorowerebriefedonthee-ExtensionProgramoftheDepartmentofAgriculture.
TheactivitycoincidedduringthetrainingonGoodAgriculturalPractices(GAP)ofSaba-
BananaforfarmersandbananagrowersofOrientalMindorolastFebruary2014.
ThebriefingwasinresponsetotheagreementofthelastKMUpdatesinwhichthereshould
beallotedtimeduringtrainingsconductedbythetrainingcentertohaveabriefingonthee-Extension
Program.
AccordingtoMr.RomuelS.CorpuzofRoxasOrientalMindoroFarmersFederationAssociation
(FOMFFA),oneoftheenrollees,“Masmadalimatutunanangmgapang-agrikulturangprograma,sapagkat
madaliatmaayosnamatutuntonangmgatopickasamaangmgalitratoodemonstrasyon.”(GVGacutan,
ATI-RTCIVB)
NEWS
4. e-Extension Agenda March 20144
Rice Crop Manager
introduced to
Farmer-Technicians
in Pangasinan
239 Farmers and Students Graduate
from SOA in Cagayan
S
TA. BARBARA, Pangasinan
- The Agricultural Training
Institute-Regional Training
Center I (ATI-RTC I) introduced
the Rice Crop Manager to the
participants of the Specialized
Training Course for Rainfed Lowland
Local Farmer Technicians.
Rice Crop Manager is an
application that could be accessed
via a smartphone or a computer
with Internet connection. It allows
extension workers to give farmers
a specific recommendation on
nutrient, pest, weed, or water
management, depending on the
specific variety they used, their yield
from the previous season, and the
site-specific conditions of their field.
The 36 participants of the said
training were taught on how to use
the tool.
Moreover, the participants were
briefed on visual aid preparation and
on the e-Extension services of the
Institute as part of their training.
The training was held last February
2014 in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.
(MDDacapias,ATI-RTC I)
L
ALLO, Cagayan – About 239
farmer and student-enrollees
graduated from the school-on-the
air on palayamanan.
Out of the 505 enrollees, 239 made
it to the final evaluation and graduation
on January 17 held at Lallo National
High School, Lallo, Cagayan. Graduates
composed of students of the College
of Agriculture of the Cagayan State
University (CSU) and farmers from
different barangays that were reached by
C
AMILING, Tarlac - Instructors,
Professors and the Dean of the
Tarlac College of Agriculture
(TCA) are now on board as the new
partners of the Agricultural Training
Institute for the e-Extension Program
for Agriculture & Fisheries.
During the Workshop on the
Integration of Organic Agriculture (OA)
in Tarlac College of Agriculture held
last January 2014 at the Continuing
Education Center, they all agreed to
access and enrol in the e-learning
courses.
After a brief tour of the e-Extension
portal, all participants committed to
require their students to enrol in the
different courses offered.
Specifically, e-Learning will
be integrated in the courses
on Introduction to Agriculture,
Farming Systems,
Vegetable, Livestock
and Swine Production,
Postharvest Handling
and Seed Technology,
Biology, Agricultural
Extension, Integrated
pest Management,
Ecological Agriculture,
Soils, Enterprise and
Tarlac College of Agriculture as New
Partner for e-Extension
Entrepreneurship.
“We are even looking forward to
having our research results to be made
into e-courses to make it accessible
to a greater number of clients. We
have so many researches that are very
practical and applicable at the farmer-
level,” said Dr. Cielito A. Beltran,
Dean of the Institute of Agriculture and
Forestry.
“We are not limiting our partnership
with ATI to integrating the OA in our
curriculum, but, to a stronger tie-up
with our future projects that will bring
productivity in the field of agriculture,”
Dr. Max P. Guillermo, President of
TCA. (MTVillanueva, ATI-RTC III)
the radio station.
The SOA program started
last September 12 and ended in
December 17, 2013 aired over local
radio station DWRL 95.1. Anchored
by Ferdinand Bulusan, Instructor in
CSU Lallo, Cagayan, the SOA was
aired at 12:00 to 1:00 in the afternoon
every Thursday and Friday for three
months.
The topics focused on the
concept of palayamanan and the
integration of different components
from rice, livestock and poultry,
vegetables including the preparation
of organic fertilizers and the economic
analysis of different components.
Resource persons came from the
College of Agriculture of CSU,
Office of the Municipal Agriculture
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AT THE REGIONS
5. e-Extension Agenda March 2014 5
PNP in MIMAROPA Joins
e-Extension Briefing
385 Farmers Graduate from FAO-Funded Farm
Business School
DILIMAN, Quezon City – A total of 385
farmers just graduated from the Farm
Business School (FBS) and learned the
different techniques not only in producing
crops but also on how to market their
produce.
Through the FBS, the farmer-
graduates are expected to increase their
capability in farm business management
and be able to boost their farm incomes
through their enhanced market-oriented
production.
T
he Agricultural Training Institute
(ATI) as the training arm of
the Department of Agriculture
is tasked to coordinate diversified
agricultural extension delivery systems
for local government sector and other
stakeholders.
True to its mission, the ATI –
Regional Training Center (RTC)
– MIMAROPA caters not only the
clientele in agricultural sector but various
stakeholders including the Philippine
National Police (PNP) in Region IV-B.
Last March 2014, the ATI-RTC
MIMAROPA briefed the agricultural
extension workers, farmer leaders,
organic agriculture practitioners with
special participation of PNP personnel
on the e-Extension Program. The
briefing coincided during the Training
Course in Support to the Produktibong
Pinoy Strategy.
During the briefing, the e-extension
portal was presented and showed
of Lallo and the Office of the Provincial
Agriculture.
To gauge the participation of the
enrollees, questions were raised during
the program and answered through
text. There were also quizzes aired
during the SOA and final evaluation was
conducted.
The SOA on Palayamanan aimed
to enhance the knowledge and skills
of farmers and students on rice-based
integrated farming system for them to
practice diversified farming as additional
income while waiting for the harvesting
of the main crop, which is rice.
Dr. Lorenzo Caranguian, Regional
Technical Director of DA-Regional Field
Office 2 graced the event together with
CSU President, Dr. Romeo R. Quilang.
The guest speakers recognized the use of
radio as the most practical and cheapest
means of bringing the information to the
end-users. They challenged the graduates
to put into practice what they have learned.
The program was conducted in
collaboration with the CSU Lallo Campus
and the Local Government Unit of Lallo.
(CMAlaska, ATI-RTC II)
the basic components of the program
namely the e-farming, e-trading,
and e-learning courses. A site
demonstration on e-learning course
was also presented, as well as the tips,
guidelines, procedures and reminders
upon registration and enrollment in the
e-learning courses.
The PNP personnel noted that
information about agriculture can be
easily accessed through e-Extension
and it is a great help to their group
considering their job. Further, topics on
Organic Agriculture and e-Extension
were new to them.
The briefing is part of the agreement
from the previous 2014 KM Updates
attended by Graciel V. Gacutan,
e-Extension Coordinator together with
the e-Extension team that as much as
possible, e-Extension Program should
be incorporated within the trainings of
the Center.(JdeTorres, ATI-RTC IVB)
FBS is a component of the project
called “Capacity Building of Small Famers
in Entrepreneurship Development and
Market Access,” which is funded by the
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FAO-UN) through
the Technical Cooperation Programme
(TCP). The project is implemented
together with Department of Agriculture’s
(DA) Agricultural Training Institute
(ATI), Bureau of Agricultural Research
(BAR) and Agribusiness Marketing
Assistance Service (AMAS) as well as the
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).
The project which started last
November 2012 intended to promote the
adoption of a market-oriented extension
modality in the public sector through the
introduction of FBS. Furthermore, the
project aims to contribute to the country’s
efforts on food security by improving
market access and increasing incomes of
market-oriented farmers.
The FBS curriculum consisted of
25 sessions tackling on different farm
business and management principles
with agricultural extension workers from
the local government units (LGUs) and
development facilitators from DAR who
served as FBS facilitators. The pilot areas
of the project are 12 municipalities from
Nueva Vizcaya and 10 municipalities from
Nueva Ecija.
ATI Director Asterio P. Saliot
mentioned that “the project will strengthen
DA’s Agripinoy framework wherein the DA
does not only look into farm production
but also ensures that the produce will be
brought to the Filipino table.”
“The project will also reinforce ATI’s
initiative in looking into value chains
particularly in planning and providing
extension service for other segment of the
value chain,” Saliot added.
From the 32 FBS launched last year,
22 have been completed as of January
2014. Another 40 FBS will be launched
this year. (BCNatividad)
239 Farmers and Students......
From page 4
NEWS
6. e-Extension Agenda March 201464
D
ILIMAN, Quezon City -- The
Agricultural Training Institute
(ATI) has started a rapid
monitoring and assessment to more
than 500 FITS Centers all over the
country. This is to determine if these
centers are still functional and effective
in delivering their intended services.
Likewise, the rapid monitoring
activity aims to determine the status
of the FITS Centers which will be
used as a basis in proposing for
future budget allotment of the Techno
Gabay Program (TGP). The initial
FITS Center monitoring started with
the three provinces from Calabarzon
namely Cavite, Laguna and Rizal.
As one of the components of
the TGP, the Farmers’ Information
Technology Service (FITS) Center,
also known in the field as Techno
Pinoy Center, serves as a one-stop
service facility nearest to the majority
of farmers, entrepreneurs, and other
clients in a given area. It provides
fast access to information and
technologies in forms appropriate to
the clients’ needs.
The Philippine Government issued
in 2009 the Executive Order No. 801,
otherwise known as “Encouraging
Local Government Units (LGUs) to
Adopt the Techno Gabay in their
Agricultural Extension Programs and
the Concerned Government Agencies
to Provide the Required Assistance
for the Purpose.” It mandated ATI, as
the training and extension arm of the
Department of Agriculture, to link the
extension programs of the Department
to the extension delivery modalities
under the TGP, as well as that of the
state universities and colleges, LGUs,
among others.
A total of 18 FITS Centers
have been visited and assessed in
Calabarzon last March 4 to 7, 2014. The
rapid monitoring of FITS Centers will be
conducted until July 2014. (BCNatividad)
C
AGAYAN DE ORO CITY –
ATI-Regional Training Center
in Northern Mindanao held
this year’s Regional assessment for
the Farmers’ Information Technology
Services (FITS) Center as one of the
delivery channels of the Techno Gabay
Program (TGP).
About 25 FITS Center managers
and staff representatives all over the
Region gathered for the said activity.
The activity aimed to plan this
year’s schedules, from trainings,
to field tours and other FITS related
activities;and evaluate last year’s
performance of the FITS Centers.
The activity consisted rigorous
ATI-RTC 10 holds FITS
Regional Assessment
ATI Conducts
FITS Center
Monitoring and
Assessment in
Calabarzon
discussions on FITS Centers’ status;
issues and concerns that the group
have encountered; submissions of
annual report and some settlement
of agreements made in 2013. TGP
Coordinator Noemi Beth G. Macario
of ATI-RTC X reminded the FITS
managers to promote the e-Extension
Program as well since this has been
neglected often by some of them.
In 2013, two FITS centers were
established - Baliangao, Misamis
Occidental and the Provincial FITS of
Bukidnon. Further, the ATI-RTC X has
planned to establish three more FITS
centers in the Region for this year.
(HGCababaros, ATI-RTC 10)
T
AGBILARAN -- A three-day
Skills Enhancement Course for
Computer Software Operation
was successfully conducted on
February 2014 at AMA-Computer
Learning Center, Gallares Street, this
city.
Thirty-four participants composed
of designated Information Service
Specialists (ISS) in the Farmers
Information Technology Service (FITS)
Center attended the said training
to hone their computer software
operations skills that are useful in
the production of IEC materials such
as Adobe Photoshop and producing
audio visual materials through Movie
Maker.
Ma. Gracia Soliva-Pungay,
Techno Gabay Program Coordinator
of ATI-RTC 7 was the project officer
and she disclosed that this training
facilitated the learners to demonstrate
and explore said computer software
operation through simple hands-on
exercises. (MPSoliva, ATI-RTC VII)
Enhancement Software Course for
FITS in Tagbilaran
Techno Gabay Updates
7. e-Extension Agenda March 2014 75
Online course on Pangasius
Launched during the National Pangasius Summit
in Sta. Cruz, Laguna last December 4, 2013, the
“Taste the Creamiest Cream Dory: Online Course on
the Culture and Utilization of Pangasius” is now open
to all interested e-Learners.
Pangasius or cream dory is a riverine catfish that
is gaining popularity because of its strong market
demand, fast growth when cultured in a good
environment, and only few countries dominate the
production. This course – Pangasius1 – tackles the
ins-and-outs of the business from pond culture, tank
culture, processing, and utilization, among others.
Pangasius1 is brought to you by ATI Training Center in CALABARZON.
Introducing: The Online Course on Beekeeping
Explore the amazing world of honeybees and
discover the numerous benefits of apiculture,
enrol now in the latest e-Learning course on Basic
Beekeeping!
This course has four modules that discuss:
history and evolution, benefits and prospects as well
as common terminologies of beekeeping practice;
taxonomy, body parts, behaviour and social structure
of honeybees; considerations in having initial colony
like knowledge, skills and health of the beekeeper,
operation concerns, equipments, budget, etc.; and various management activities like
colony acquisition, inspection, feeding and pest management, among others.
Bee1 was brought to you by ATI Training Center in the Cordilleras.
Try our new Online Courses
Enroll for free at www.e-extension.gov.ph/elearning
ATI Briefs
Organic
Agriculture
Practitioners on
e-Extension
D
ILIMAN, Quezon City
– Some 25 Organic
Agriculture (OA)
practitioners and technical
staff from Region V came for
a briefing on the e-Extension
Program for Agriculture and
Fisheries as part of their
field learning activities last
December 2013.
The group showed
significant interest on the
components of the program
– e-Farming, e-Trading, and
especially on the e-Learning.
The OA practitioners
and technical staff are
the participants of the
Farmer Exchange Program
conducted by ATI Training
Center in the Bicol Region.
The group is on their field
learning activity where they
got to visit various organic
farms and projects in the
areas of CALABARZON and
Cordilleras.(YCAPauig)
Crops
1. Increasing Corn Farm Productivity
through the Use of Mechanization
Technologies
2. Saving The Lost Harvest: Introductory
Course On Rice Post Production
Technologies
3. Treasure in Threads: Piña Fiber
Processing
4. Straw Mushroom Growing: A Viable
Agri-Enterprise
5. Auspicious, Vandaceous: Growing Vanda
and Vandaceous Orchids
6. Growing Banana in the Tropics: Cultural
Management for Banana Production
7. Go Mango, Hit the Jackpot!
8. Abaca 1: Cultural Management Practices
of Abaca
9. Abaca 2: Abaca Pest Management
10. Abaca 3: Nursery Establishment and
Management
11. Citrus Growing: A Promising Enterprise
12. From Seed to Seed: Online Course on
Corn Production
13. Growing Bamboo for Profit and a
Healthy Environment
14. Growing Durian the Better Way
15. Jackfruit Production
16. Managing Common Diseases in Banana
17. Integrated Pest Management for
Banana
18. Production of High Value Crops in
Greenhouse
19. Yummy Yam: Ubi Production
20. Savoring the Green Brew: Arabica
Coffee Production
21. Bee Keeping
Fisheries
1. Seaweed Farming
2. Taste the Creamiest Cream Dory: Online
on Pangasius Culture
Livestock
1. Goat 1: Establishing Feed Resources for
Your Goats
2. Goat 2: Starting a Slaughter Goat
Enterprise
3. GOAT 4: Technological Alternatives to
Traditional Feeding Management
4. Mastering the ABCs of Pig Production
5. Walang Aray sa AI: Artificial
Insemination in Pigs
Social Technology
1. Basic Agricultural Marketing Extension
2. Working Together Works! An Online
Course on Community Organizing
3. Changing People's Lives Through
Effective Extension Delivery
4. Getting the Big Bucks: Guide to Grant
Proposal Writing
5. Lika! Usap Tayo: Effective Human
Communication and Human Relations
6. Online Course on Training Management
Sustainable Agriculture
1. Insects Away the Alternative
Way!
2. Organic Fertilizer for Sustainable
Agriculture
3. Vermicomposting: Turning Trash to Cash
Our Online Courses
NEWS
(www.e-extension.gov.ph/elearning)
8. e-Extension Agenda March 201488
Editors Antonieta J. Arceo
Pamela MG Mappala
Writers Benedict C. Natividad ATI-CO
Yovina-Claire A. Pauig ATI-CO
Maricel Dacapias, ATI-RTC I
Claris M. Alaska, ATI RTC II
Ma. Theresa Villanueva, ATI RTC III
Jezell A. de Torres, ATI-RTC IVB
Graciel Gacutan, ATI-RTC IVB
Merrian Piquero Soliva, ATI-RTC 7
Honeylou G. Cababaros, ATI-RTC 10
Mary Grace B. Salve, ATI-Caraga
Layout Artist Benedict C. Natividad
Editorial Consultant Jose Rey Y. Alo
Advisers Asterio P. Saliot PhD, CESO III
Evelyn Aro-Esquejo PhD, CESO VI
The e-Extension Agenda
Volume VI No.1
March 2014
A
fter the 5-day Updating of
Knowledge Management and
Briefing of Rice Crop Manager,
I was bolstered by the magical words
“KM Squirrels and Bulls” used in the
workshop.
Squirrels are targets which are
quick highly visible KM activity that
show measurable impact on the bottom
line even without budget while bulls are
goals that are large, costly and require
approval.
I was also hooked by the
presentation of Mr. Dennis Prosianos,
Center Director of ATI Region 9 with
their e-lounge launching. He said the
famous cliché “If there’s a will, there’s
a way” that inspired him to approve the
project proposal made by Ms. Virgie
Cabrera. While listening in my seat,
there’s these things playing in my mind
which of which is achievable in ATI
MIMAROPA and what is squirrel what
are bulls.
With much inspiration and
eagerness to achieve the targets in
year 2014, I started with squirrel. The
briefing/orientation of e-Extension
program became part of the training
activities.
I know I have to modify my
approach. To encourage is to become
effective. The curiosity of five farmers
challenged me as a power-user of
e-Learning to have more patients in
teaching and honing the participants’
mind as well as their attitude into a
more proactive acceptance of new
technologies. They know little in
computer and internet so I have to
extend my time ‘til 7:30 in the evening
just to assist them whenever they
have questions. Immersion is best!
And then here comes the
agricultural extension worker asking
for availability of the Mango Production
Kit. I told him that what he need is
available and downloadable at the
e-Learning portal.
“I don’t have internet at home”, he
said.
“Go, use the computer in front
of you, just register and you can
download info kits as many as you
can”, I answered.
“I already have my username but I
forgot my password!” he replied.
“Don’t worry, I am a ‘Power Pop-
Girl’ (Power-User)”.
Few minutes of conversation,
the man became silent and enjoys
downloading the Mango Production
Kit.
Another learning I appreciate
in this conversation, never be an
instrument of spoon-fed information!
More trainings ahead....At least I
started with my first squirrel and soon
will target my bulls.
Squirrel First Before Getting Bull Graciel Gacutan, ATI-RTC IVB
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