I Say NO TO RH BILL

The recent proposal of RH bill has become one the most controversial issues that caught the attention of Filipinos. Religious communities tend to become so strong on their stand in opposition to the approval of RH Bill. On the other hand, the Pro-RH Bill also continued to encourage people to agree on it because as they said it helps Filipinos to become responsible parents. Hence, a lot of information campaign has been done by those who supported and opposed the said bill.

People tend to get confused on what to believe in. What is right and wrong tend to become vague especially on the part of the less fortunate people. Overpopulation and poverty are few of the reasons used to persuade people to agree with the approval of RH Bill.

As for me, there are points in which I could agree to what the RH Bill had stipulated. However, there are distinct parts that should be further studied and that the religious and government sectors have to agree on. The consideration of contraceptives as essential medicines appeared to me as approving something immoral, because it can be used as a ticket to do everything lustful. Although, my argument seemed to be very simple yet I think the Bill cannot solve the problem which the pro thought it would.

So, I say NO to RH Bill.

Let’s toss a Coin!

Yes! Let’s toss a coin. Tossing a coin may somehow be used as an educational technique. How did I know it? I once visited my facebook account and found somebody sharing her activity during class time. I am actually referring to a student who was my batchmate at Camp Blog 1B held at Mimosa, Pampanga by the CICT – Ischools Project.

What fascinated me with her experience was that they tossed a coin in choosing their leader for a small group discussion. This technique was somewhat new to my ears that it lead me to say that “It’s cool”. On the side of the students, I must say, it sounds fun. Whoever becomes a leader due to fair chances has to facilitate the work for the good of the group.

I just hope that the chosen leader would eventually become responsible of the things required from them. Will I use this on my Physics class? Sure, I will.

Brown-outs and Electric Bill

March, April and May, these are the months of 2010 where brown-outs had been very rampant. According to the news, a rotating brown-out will be experienced in Mindanao ranging in about 4 to 6 hours per day. This was due to El Nino phenomenon

Source:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LgNn7UyFJLc/SqX0gEAkKgI/AAAAAAAABaE/YeWhJDZNF-E/s400/brown+outs.png

that hit the Philippines more than the previous times.

Work has been held in too much delay especially when its completion relies much on the use of technology like computer and printer. Businesses and many others were very much affected by the said occurrences. Issues left and right pertaining to its connection to election was also intrigued.

However, what really amazed me most was the bill that I am going to pay a month. I assumed that since brown-outs exist, my electric bill will be reduced. I was thinking so because our appliances were seldom used, therefore, the consumption of current should be decreased. But, surprisingly, it was the other way around. I have seen our electric rose up in double.

“What is suppose to be the reason behind all this?”, I asked the teller when I visited the FIBECO Office. His answer was, “Sir, the amount per kilowatt was increased.” Sigh!, that was my first reaction. Can I do anything about it? Can anybody do something to control its increase? Those are the follow-up question came up into my mind after hearing such answer.

At present, brown-outs were stopped because it’s already rainy season. But still the amount per kilowatthour continues to hike. Again, “Who can help us stop this continuous increase? Will the new administration do anything to investigate on this?”

Money through Blogging? True or False?

I had been trying to look into some blog articles telling that Blogging could help generate additional income. Up to now, I still can’t believe if it’s true. I also visited Yugatech’s page and see a lot of posts he published with all his reviews on the different products. And you know, he was even featured in GMA’s Mel and Joey.

Huh! Is it really true? If I may believe on it, and try it myself, can I really make money out of it? The question is ‘HOW?’. Can somebody or any other blog lead me to the right path?

Well, as of this time, here I am still trying to look into some Blogs that talks about earning money through it. Hahaha!.. Sounds ridiculous. Hopefully, I could find the answer soon and wordpress have enough features to help me.

So far, I had also shared the use of blogging in my teaching to my fellow teachers. I encouraged them to create their own too so they could reach out their students especially those who really have special needs.

Level-UP Camp Blog 2A

It has always been the intention of CICT to encourage the teachers in integrating ICT in teaching and learning process… the Camp Blog 2A has become more exciting and interesting to us. Thus, as we express all our feelings and enjoyment in this worthwhile undertaking, a work of art has been created.

Level-Up was the theme given and we are asked to give our signature painting related to our Learning Object… Aheeem, So, in  my case, I just thought of drawing a fist and ball, since my topic was about Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion: the Law of Acceleration. It was stated operationally as “acceleration is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass”.

Talking about the Learning Object that I had produced, it is supposed to be fun and has a little twist to boxing fight of Manny Pacquiao. It also features other characters like Aling Dionesia (or should I say Mommy Dionesia), Milay and Miguel Cotto. As of this time, I am still trying to figure out the best  thing to do in order to finish the output the way it should. Huh!

My Xertexperience

Being sponsored by the CICT as one of its participants in Camp Blogs was really a great opportunity and a wonderful experience. The Xerte experience that I have was one of it.

Xerte

My first encounter with Xerte software was quite good and with full of expectation. One of which was to explore on how to use it. Another was to apply what I planned to do for my learning object as reflected on the storyboard. As I was looking into the features of Xerte, I was with full of enthusiasm in coming up with a very good output.

However, I was shocked and a little discouraged when I found out that what I planned cannot be done through Xerte. I have no choice but to adjust to what the software can do to fulfill the task I was trying accomplish. Sad to note, I was able produce an output that still needs to redesigned so that it will be acceptable to the standard set by the CICT.

On the other side, to be one of the ICT Champions, as Ms. Toni Torres (CICT Project Manager) calls us, was quite good to hear in spite of the very great responsibility that should be worked out. CICT did a very great part of what our schools have become right now. Thus, I would say “Thank you, CICT!” Hope to learn more from you…

What’s the connection?

When I was in college, I remember my schoolmate relate to us their class discussion about circuit connection. His teacher asked, “What circuit connection does a household have?”

“Parallel connection!” my schoolmate said. “Because if we remove one bulb from the circuit, the other remained light-up” , he added.

A parallel circuit is a connection of electrical components having the same amount of voltage that applied through it all.

But to his surprise it didn’t aligned to his teacher’s idea. Accordingly, his teacher said that the connection is in series because when the switch will be turned off, all bulbs will not light up.

So, what is really the connection? Are both of them correct?

Let’s try to look at this diagram.

Open Parallel Circuit

This diagram is a parallel circuit. Two bulbs were connected in parallel to each other and the power source. The switch was connected in series in such a way that it could turn on and off the bulbs at the same time.

However, when one of the bulbs will be removed or will not function, the remaining bulb would still light up. This is because the path of current would still be completed.

So, whom do you agree with, to my schoolmate or his teacher?

The diagram shown above is an open parallel circuit. Below are two other diagrams showing a closed circuit and one with a busted bulb.

Closed Parallel Circuit. The two bulbs will light up since two paths of current are complete.

A closed circuit with one bulb that is removed yet the remaining bulb still light-up since it still has complete path for current to flow through it.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star…

Series Circuit (Retrieved from www.berkeleypoint.com/images/series.jpg)

Children and adults alike are fascinated with the Christmas lights. These lights seemed like little stars glowing in the night. On my part, what’s the big deal anyway?

But little by little, I found myself looking and enjoyed watching it like shining stars. The part that interests me most was the connection of the bulbs. How are they connected to each other? Why are they flickering in that manner? Are they just simply connected or is there a principle behind it?

Looking back on my early years, I also enjoyed switching on and off the flashlight that my parents bought for emergency reason. Later after my childhood days, I just known that it was a simple circuit. If I turn the switch on, the circuit will be closed and the bulb will light up.

But, what about the series light? Can it be considered as simple circuit too? I think not.

Series light is an example of a series circuit. An arrangement of electronic components like light bulb, connecting wire, switch and power source. Want to learn more about this? Please click here.

“Advance Merry Xmas to all..”

My Wonderful Experience..

My experience as a participant of the Camp Blog 1B was very woderful and unforgetable one. Although the schedule was very hectic it was indeed a fulfilling experience. Meeting new friends and gaining more knowledge were probably the reasons for me not worry about.

However, what makes me sad were my students that I left in school for more than 10 days. Anyway, I have tried to contact them through emails and gave them instructions for their day to day activity. But, unfortunately some of them were not able to submit their output via emails . So for now I am still waiting for them to sent me their output or at least give me the reasons that hinders them to submit the output of their activity.

I’ve missed my students after all. So, thank God I’m back!..

Let’s get ELECTRIFIED!

Woooh! Amazed of the title? I guess so. Anyway, that is a silly invitation just to capture your attention. I want to share with you my experience when I was still in college about electrocution. Yes, I was electrified. How did it happen? Well, just look at first 27 minutes of this prank video below.

Anything to say? Hahaha.. What you have just seen is a short demonstration of a person being electrocuted. Now, going back to my experience, it actually happened when I was ironing my clothes after taking a bath as part of my preparation to school. Out of the blue, what I did was got a rag, stepped and secured my feet on it and started to iron my clothes. And woooh.. I was shocked, lost my strength and the rest was charged to experience.

Later, I found out the reason. It was because my feet were wet and I was not totally insulated or protected. I was grounded. Grounded means that I had become a pathway that allows charges to flow to the ground.

If you were on my position what do you think should be done?

What basic knowledge should I know about electricity? If you wanted to know more then click here!

Point to remember:

“Never touch anything that runs on electricity when your hands are wet.”(Retrieved from: http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/safety.html)