The document discusses Project Brief for a partnership between CICT and DepEd-BALS to provide ICT-enabled learning opportunities through the eSkwela program. The project aims to support DepEd's integration of ICT in teaching and learning, broaden access to basic education, and reduce the digital divide. Key components include content and application development, training, infrastructure deployment, and monitoring and evaluation. Comparative data shows eSkwela exam passers outperform national averages. Requirements for center setup, personnel, and hardware specifications are also outlined.

1. Project Brief 19 March 2009

2. in partnership with DepEd-BALS to provide ICT-enabled learning opportunities for out-of-school youth (OSY) and adults, concentrating on the A&E program

3. CICT's ICT4E: Comprehensive Approach Educators Training Applications Dev Content Dev Infrastructure Deployment Elem Yes Yes No Yes HS Yes Yes Yes Yes ALS Yes Yes Yes Yes (only for pilot) Tertiary Yes Yes No No

4. Project Objectives To support the efforts of DepEd to integrate ICT in the teaching-and-learning process To help BALS broaden access to basic education To help BALS produce and use interactive multimedia learning materials for out-of-school youth and adults To reduce the digital divide by providing disadvantaged youth and adults with access to ICT

5. What we want by 2010 extensive acceptance and support for eSkwela nationwide be leading/automatic choice for ICT-based ALS and livelihood programs primary model for ICT integration in education physical and virtual eSkwela Centers that are well-managed, sustainable, and replicable

6. Comparative Data on A&E Exam Passers eSkwela Average: 57%; National Average: 29%; Average of 4 Regions: 37% QC SJDM Cebu CDO

8. Component Reports

9. Sample ALS A&E Modules – Life Skills Communication Skills Are You Listening? A Language of Our Own Effective Communication Effective Writing The Interview Are you a Critical Reader? How to Become an Intelligent Listener Panitikang Filipino Filling-up Forms Accurately Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Reproductive Health Skeletal System Addictive and Dangerous Drugs The Cost of Environmental Degradation Composting Buying Wisely Business Math Basic Accounting Searching for Patterns Water and its Costs Sustainable Use of Resources/ Productivity Marks of a Successful Entrepreneur Water Pollution Wanted: Clean and Fresh Air Workers’ Rights Ideas for Income-Generating Projects Dev’t of Self and a Sense of Community Building Relationships with Others Dealing with Fear, Anger, and Frustration Ironing It Out Changing Roles Civil and Political Rights The Beautiful World of Our Native Borthers Expanding One’s World Vision The Major Religions of the World Think Globally, Act Locally How to Resolve Conflicts

10. Customized Instructional Model (CICT & BALS) Content & Apps Devt Stakeholders’ Training (CICT, BALS, community) Community Support for Sustainability Infrastructure Deployment/ Set-up (community) Project Components Monitoring & Evaluation (CICT & BALS)

11. Learner Entry: FLT ILA Learning Management System PBL Module Guides E-modules Links/Files Communication & Collaboration Tools Learners' Portfolio eSkwela Model A LEARNING COMMUNITY VIA INTERNET & INTRANET LIFE SKILLS, BLENDED, SELF-PACED Learning Facilitators : F2F / online Mentors and Experts (OPTIONAL) Learners Learners Tertiary Education / College VocTech / Livelihood Courses Employment A&E exam Personal Growth

12. eSkwela Model Karaoke site: Masdan mo ang Ating Kapaligiran Blog: Share what you think the song is trying to tell us. Forum: In what ways is the Philippines experiencing environmental degradation?

13. eSkwela Model LINKS TO WEBSITES

14. eSkwela Model Output: can be a blog, a video, a photo essay, a brochure, a poster, etc.

15. Content Development Process Flow Turnover of print materials to be converted Storyboard and Script (SS) Production SS Review Alpha Production Alpha review (reviewers) Beta Production Beta Review (learners) Beta Review (reviewers) Final revision Certification by partner agency Reproduction Distribution and LMS incorporation

16. Content Development: Targets Current # available: 41 For release by May 2009: Additional 174 ALS A&E modules (secondary and primary levels) 4 TESDA courses Upcoming: 65 ALS A&E modules – December 2009 CILC(7) for Teachers – August 2009

17. Site Expansion Process Flow Contact CICT eSkwela Project Team Download, fill up, and submit RAF & Letter of Intent (multi-stakeholder) CICT assesses RAF & communicates with pointperson Site Inspection & Social Mobilization Operations & Sustainability Draft legal documents personnel selection + competency check Personnel Training (CM, TT, NA), if needed Formation of Steering Committee, meeting on partnership parameters Infrastructure set-up Learner Enrollment Process Personnel prepare the LMS & the center Launch Monitoring & Evaluation (Steering Committee, CICT, BALS)

18. Updates Current sites: 9 Upcoming by Mar-Apr 2009: 5 + 16? (Alaminos) Potential sites for 2009-2010: 42 at various stages of preparation 189 BALS-designated sites (1/division)

19. Collaborative Effort CICT, LGU, DepEd, school/PTCA, NGO Site Components Sub-components Areas of Concern Requirements Infrastructure Center security, schedule, accessibility clear guidelines and policies Units able to handle eSkwela resources minimum specs Internet Connection reliability LMS access; online tutoring LMS & e-modules set-up by CICT “ all systems go” Personnel Center Manager management training - soon Mobile Teachers/ Instructional Managers instruction / facilitation training: ALS + eSkwela (to be discussed); regular Internet users Network Admin technical support “ on call”; training during set-up Sustainability Operations Instructional Model Learners responsibilities Steering Committee legal document/s Learners' Pathing Advocacy, Linkages baseline vs. targets plans & tie-ups w/ other community stakeholders Enhancements M&E activities & reports regular coordination; site visits; interviews

20. Hardware Specifications Internet connection: broadband, must be at least 1gbps for 20 units or more Workstations Recommended Minimum Video Card 32 MB 1024x768 resolution Sound Card Any Any Optical Drive Minimum of CD-ROM Any Hard Disk 80 Gigabytes 10 Gigabytes available space Network Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet or Wireless Monitor LCD (energy saver) Any VGA monitor Headset Any Any Operating System Any licensed operating system / open source Any licensed operating system / open source UPS (with built in AVR function) Any AVR Memory 1 Gb 512 MB

21. Hardware Specifications Server Recommended Minimum Video Card 32 MB 1024x768 resolution Sound Card Any Any Optical Drive DVD writer DVD writer Hard Disk 160 Gigabytes 80 Gigabytes available space Network Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet or Wireless Monitor LCD (energy saver) Any VGA monitor Headset Any Any Operating System Any licensed operating system / open source Any licensed operating system / open source UPS (with built in AVR function) Any AVR Memory 2GB 1GB

22. Readiness Assessment Form (RAF) # of centers target launch dates (note: training + learner selection must be prior to launch) profile of each site vis-a-vis # of units, hardware specs, eSkwela personnel, learner targets, schedules, etc. draft MOA: depends on model to be adopted CICT Forms

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