Reflection

In our last quarter in ICT 10 in this school year, we discussed and learned image editing using Photoshop. We already learned this when we were in the lower years but learning and studying it again was really fun because our knowledge in Photoshop was added.

We learned about the different tools in the Photoshop and it's use or function. We were taught how to use this tools in editing an image. It was fun knowing and learning these stuffs because it can be a great help for us in the near future. There are many things that we can use the Photoshop. We can use this in editing a picture with flaws, when we make an advertisment and in making an image wonderful. 

It's our last year in Junior High School and hoping that I can apply all the lessons that we've learned. Our lessons in ICT will be really useful and helpful in the future.

My Dream, My Future

"Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches but real tools you need no matter what you do in life to stay focused on your path." This serves as my guide while I'm still in the long run of becoming a doctor.

My dream started when I was in elementary. All I ever wanted is to be a doctor. That's why I kept in mind that if I want to achieve my dream, I need to give extra effort and work hard. For me to reach this dream of mine, I need to have trust in myself that I can do this, to have courage, to study hard, to have patience because knowing that before for me to be a doctor I need to study long, and to have a passion on what will I do. I really want to fulfill my dream cause I want to help the Filipinos who can't afford the hospital bills in the future. I wan't to be a great help in the future that's why I'm doing my best to achieve my dream.

I'm in my last year of being a Junior High School student and I'm happy that I did it. Being a student is wonderful despite the many projects, assignments and activities that we've gone through. But wearing a white lab gown with a stethoscope hanging on my neck would be the most fulfilling and happiest thing that can happen in my life.

Reference:

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/phillip_sweet_751180?src=t_dreams

117th High School Day Celebration

High School Day is the most awaited celebration in our school, Ilocos Sur National High School and we have just celebrated the 117th High School day last March 1-2, 2019. There are many activities in this event but the most highlighted were the coronation and the field demo of the students from Junior and Senior High School.

The first day of the said celebration was to welcome and crown the royal highnesses. And on the second day was the most exciting day of the said celebration because all of the students in our school will participate and can showcase their talents. On that day, students wear their beautiful and colorful costumes with their props and have parade in the morning. And in the afternoon, the contest began and it was shown on the students faces that they were enjoying what they're doing. The students practiced for almost one month that's why they give their very best on the day of their performance. The teachers of the school also have their performance and was cheered by their students. They are dancing lively and all of them were giving their best. And watching them dance with a smile plastered on their faces was really breathtaking and unforgettable.

All of the students really enjoyed that day. The grade 8 girls and boys won the contest but after the High School Day Celebration, all went back to normal because the following weeks will be really a hard week for the students because of the upcoming test.

New Year, New Me

New year is the time at which we will remember what happened in the past so that we will know what to do, on how we will improve and develop our flaws, but the wisdom that the past brought us with will still stay and always be treasured and it will serve as our guide to our journey. New Year also represents hope.

Every time New Year will come, we all have this New Year's Resolution in which we want to change our old self for the better, avoid the things that isn't good for us, we want to face our fears bravely, and make a goal. People sees this day like a new beginning despite the many circumstances that hinders us or blocked us in reaching our goals, that we can change our old lifestyle for the better. That we will face the New Year without fear and hesitations.

It is better to welcome the New Year with new me, with the better version of myself. We can all grab this chance or opportunity to change ourselves for the better and bravely face our fears and problems. No one is perfect, all of us have flaws, differences and problems but despite of these imperfections, we can at least make a change and develop these imperfections of ours.

Kannawidan Festival

Kannawidan is a tradition or heritage in Ilocano. The festival is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the province, as well as a tribute to its outstanding citizens. This festival starts at the end of January to celebrate the best of Ilocos Sur Culture.

It's good that we have this kind of festival here in our province, Ilocos Sur wherein the Ilocanos were given the chance to showcase their talents and skills. As they are participating in the different contests, their skills were developed and it boost their self-confidence. In this celebration, the traditional dress and folk dance to tribal rituals are also shown. There are many things, skills and talents that we, Ilocanos have that we should showcase and be proud of.

I know and I'm sure that Ilocanos are talented. That's why I'm proud that I'm an Ilocano. We should embrace and treasure our culture so that the future generations will still see and experience the beauty of our province, Ilocos Sur.

Change: Starts with Me

Change is the only permanent thing in this world. You can either change for the better or change for the worst. Probably, you’ll be thinking what will happen if something or someone changed without you knowing or noticing.

Truth is, there’s always a change happening in our lives that we don’t notice and we’ll just found out that everything has changed and we can’t do anything about it but to just live with it and accept it. That’s why we should change our bad habits now and start doing good things that will help and benefit yourself and others because you can't turn back time and once something has changed without you doing anything about it will surely haunt you and make you question yourself many what ifs. It's better to change for the better now and do the right things than to regret the things that you didn't do.

     For you to help other people change for the better, you need to do it first to yourself, you should change the things that you think isn't good for you and can ruin you as a person. If everyone will change for the better then we will surely have a beautiful and peaceful life. 

Reflection

We started the school year quite chill. Based on mama's point of view, their fourth year as high school students was the easiest one by far. So i expected it to be really easy but truth is, its real crazy!

     Third quarter is by far the most tiring quarter. Yes, we did have a very looooong Christmas vacation but the returns of it was hectic schedules. We've been very busy with our requirements even in our rest days that we failed to notice that the second to the last quarter of this school year has already come to an end. Very exaggerating if i tell that this pains me more enough than how its been but it truly is what i feel. Ending the bond between this set of classmates or more of what is a family, is really hard. All of the memories that's been made from the very first days of my life here in Ilocos Sur National High School will very well be cherished. Special mention to my happy pills, Alexia and Mish. You two made my Junior High School life a very happy one. You two are the best!

     Its been a roller-coaster yet i must say it has been the best years I've spent in a school. All of the hardships and tears always pays off with a laughter and smile. One day i hope we all can meet again and spend time together remembering all of these that we had, dear maxconi.

Equal Rights, Equal Oppurtunity

Equal rights, when all people have the same rights. Equal opportunity arises from the similar treatment of all people, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences, except when particular distinctions can be explicitly justified. In this generation, are the men, women and the LGBTQ community are all receiving the rights and oppurtunities that they deserve to have? Are all the people in the society are given equal rights and oppurtunities? Are they receiving the treatment that they should receive?

In this generation, men and women have now the same rights and have given many oppurtunities that a man and a woman should have. All the people in the society have the right and have the chance to try the different oppurtunities that will come. Many people will do everything just to fight what they think they have the right. But some were still abused and tricked because they just let them treat them that way because they are afraid to fight eventhough they think that they are right and have the right. They should guve equal rights and equal oppurtunity for all the people in the society. 

We cannot deny the fact that there is still a gender biase in the society that's why we need to know when will we fight for our rights and for the oppurtunities that it can be for us. We should love and value every individual by giving the right treatment to all.

References:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_opportunity

http://www.philosopherkings.co.uk/equalrightsandequalopportunities.html

The Real Essence of Christmas

Christmas is a season wherein people are giving and receiving gifts. Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of our saviour Jesus Christ. It is an important event for us Catholics because in this day we will honor and remember the day of Jesus Christ. But what is really the true or real essence of Christmas? It is just all about gifts?

Christmas is a very important event that comes once in a year. Christmas is the season of joy, peace and great tidings. At Christmas, we are expected to spare time to contemplate on things eternal.  So, we should know the true essence of Christmas. Christmas is not just all about giving or receiving gifts. Christmas is all about love and forgiveness. Instead of giving many and expensive gifts this coming Christmas why don't we just simply express and make them feel that they are being loved and appreciated. We should also forgive the people who have done something wrong to us and we should also ask for forgiveness for the people we have done something wrong. Giving and sharing what we have and having a great bond with our loved ones are the best and happiest thing to do during Christmas. These are the real essence of Christmas. 

Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God. The true spirit of Christmas is in our hearts. We should love and forgive one another in order for us to live happily and peacefully.

Reference:

https://www-vanguardngr-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/the-true-essence-of-christmas/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHCAFYAYABAQ%3D%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fthe-true-essence-of-christmas%2F

Isulong: Tamang pag-aaruga para sa lahat ng bata

In celebrating the Children’s Month for this year with the theme “Isulong: Tamang pag-aaruga para sa lahat ng bata” intends to remind the adults or parents to take good care of their children and they should let their children enjoy their life and have fun while they are still young. Parents have responsibilities in taking care and giving the needs of their children. Children should be treated nicely and should be supported in terms of their needs in order for them to grow properly and healthy.

In this generation, some children are obliged to work in order for them to live and the main reason why they are working at an early age is because of the major problem of our country, the poverty. Parents should do all the work for them to support their basic needs and should not let their children work for them. Children should be send to school in order for them to learn things that all children should know. Adults should take care of them, love them, teach them on how to be responsible and the most important thing that a child should know is the word of God because once a child is close to God he/she will surely live a better and peaceful life.

Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero said “Ang mga kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan”. Children should enjoy their life and have fun while they are still young. They should not  block the things that can make them happy because they have the right to play or to study. We should take care of them and not abuse them because like what our national hero said that the children are the ones who will save our country from falling.

Pagbasa: Susi sa Magandang Kinabukasan

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Since we enter school we were taught how to read, write, count and many other things that a student should learn and know. Reading is such an important thing that a person should practice and develop. 

Through reading educational books, novels and different kinds of stories nourishes our brain. Reading can help and improve the brain function in different levels. Reading also serve as an entertainment, can reduce stress, can improve memory, have a strong analytical thinking skills, can improve concentration and focus and have a better writing skills. In reading, you will encounter different and difficult words that will be added on your vocabulary and you will gain more knowledge that will help you in the near future. If you know how to read and understand what you are reading, you will have a bright future. It is better to read books than to use your gadgets in playing games, surfing or doing unimportant things in killing your time.

Make reading a habit because this will be the start of your battle. You need to learn how to read first, for you to understand how life works. Reading can help us in fulfilling and reaching our dreams. Start reading now before it’s too late.

“Mapanuring Paggamit ng Gadget: Tungo sa Mapagkalingang Ugnayan ng Pamilya at Kapwa”

Tayong mga nabubuhay sa henerasyong ito ay lulong na sa paggamit ng gadyet. Aminin natin na hindi natin makakayang lumipas  ang isang araw nang hindi man lang natin nahahawakan o nagagamit ang mga ito. Tunay ngang nakakatulong ito sa paggawa natin ng ating mga asignatura at proyekto. Ginagamit din ito sa trabaho. Ngunit ang lubusang paggamit nito ay nakasisira sa ating kalusugan at nawawalan na tayo ng oras para sa ating pamilya at kapwa.

Maraming mga bagay ang naaapektuhan nang dahil sa sobra nating paggamit ng mga gadyets. Isa na rito ang kawalan natin ng oras para makapaglibang kasama ang ating pamilya. Na sa pag-uwi natin galing sa paaralan ay ang paggamit pa rin ng gadyet ang inaatupag. Na kahit tayo’y magkakasama na ay gadyet pa rin ang ating hawak-hawak. Hindi nga natin ito mabitaw-bitawan na kahit sa pagchacharge nito’y atin pa ring hawak-hawak.  Kailangan nating maglaan ng oras para sa ating pamilya dahil makakatulong ito para mapagtibay at mapatagal ang ating samahan.

Sana ay maglaan tayo ng oras para makipag-usap o makihalubilo sa ating pamilya at kapwa. Hindi masama ang paggamit ng mga gadyets ngunit ang lubusang paggamit nito na nakakalimutan na nating makihalubilo sa iba ay nakasasama na. Kailangan nating alamin ang ating limitasyon at balansehin ang paggamit nito dahil marami ang masisira nang dahil sa lubusang paggamit nito. Maging responsable sana tayo sa paggamit ng mga gadyets na ito.

Reflection 2

Our second quarter lesson in ICT excites me because I want to learn more about the internet access, about the HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language) and the Mark-up Tags. 

I learned how to use the different tags. It gave me more ideas and I discovered a lot. It is better to have knowledge in this field because this can help us in the future. I have some knowledge about the internet access but in our lesson this quarter my knowledge about it  became broad. I encountered different problems and challenges in typing the different tags but I learned how to do it eventually. I will address these challenges by giving more efforts and attention in knowing the different tags so that I can easily do it.

Moving on, I will use the lessons that we have learned not only for the sake of passing in our periodical   test but for this also for a daily lifetime basis. These lessons will not  just be memorized to have an answers to our quizzes but to be used for life purposes.

“Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko.”

My teachers are my heroes! I am very grateful to all my teachers who have done a very important role in my life. My teachers are the one who molded on how I am today. I will be forever indebted to all of my teachers because I am nothing if I don’t have them in my life.

When I’m in school they served as our loving parents. They treated us as their true sons and daughters. They taught us how to write, draw, recite and many more. They showed us on how to become a good student and instilled us discipline, to motivate us and to value education. Your kindness and strictness will be our guide to surpass all the unavoidable trials that will come on our way. When we remember you, we know that we will be able to pursue our goals in our life because we know that you only want what’s best for us and to become a better person someday.

Teacher, thank you very much to all of you because we will surely have a bright tomorrow. Your patience and kindness to us, your students will always be remembered and treasured.

“Accelerating global actions for a world without poverty.”

The United Nations Month is held throughout the month of October to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. This year, we celebrate the 73^rd anniversary of the United Nations. “Accelerating global actions for a world without poverty.” We celebrate the United Nations Day in order to honor the interstate organization in promoting human rights, social progress and world peace.

Every nation should find ways to eradicate poverty. Instead of giving dole out, the government should provide work to motivate them the value of independency. We are all aware that most of the so called poverty-stricken people were used to depend and rely to the government without stretching their bones to earn for a living. The government should think of a way to help them by giving them work, instead of giving them financial support, so that they will not become lazy and dependent to others because they need to learn how to stand on their own. As long as they have a chance to work they should immediately grab it.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is not always about seeking for someone’s help, but it is about how you seek solutions to improve your own life. Industrious people can escape poverty.

“WAVEFRONT: Accentuating Potentials, Activating Technological Advancements.”

The National Science Month is celebrated every September and the theme for this year’s celebration is “WAVEFRONT: Accentuating Potentials, Activating Technological Advancements.” This theme intends to make the students with potential prominent and noticeable that’s why they should improve and activate their technological abilities.

Nowadays, students are leading in using technologies that they are more knowledgeable and advance than the old ones. They have the potential in many aspects that’s why the old ones should mold, guide and help them in improving their capabilities that can help them in the future. While they are still young, motivate them to strive harder and do the things that they are capable to do and teach them things that will push them to the right path. Inform them that if they continuously use technologies, their dreams will be destroyed and even their health is affected if they keep using these technologies for useless, unimportant and trivial things but using technologies isn’t that bad as long as they use it properly, for educational purposes and they should also know their limitations.

They observed that many students have the potential in their chosen field of interest. That they have the ability to get the field they cling to. Inculcate with them the importance of developing their potential and adapt technological advancement appropriately to pursue their dreams.  

Filipino Resiliency

Disaster resilience is the ability of individuals, communities, organizations and states to adapt to, and recover from hazards, shocks or stresses without compromising long-term prospects for development. Resilience is the ability to anticipate risk, limit impact, and bounce back rapidly through survival, adaptability, evolution, and growth in the face of turbulent change. Resilient communities minimize any disaster's disruption to everyday life and their local economies.

Our country is prone to many disasters thus many structures were destroyed and many people were injured and killed because of these disasters. Our country has a difficulty in recovering immediately after these disasters and most of the Filipinos depend and rely their needs on the government and and this is the so called Top Down Approach wherein the government are the only one planning and working on how to recover fast from a disaster. That's why our country is slow and left behind when it comes in recovering from a disaster because many people are depending, relying and waiting on them even if they can stand on their own. This is one of the problem why our country has a difficulty in recovering fast because the people were always relying on the government. What if we'll change our habit and do the Bottom Up Approach wherein we are joining and helping in planning on how we will solve these problems and we can also share some possible solutions. Our country will immediately recover if we Filipino are helping one another, supporting the government and we should not always rely on them if we think that we can do it without their help to lessen their thoughts and problems and that they can give attention and can help on those people who are less fortunate or those who have disabilities and can't support their needs.

Helping and planning together should be possessed to make the country recover immediate from a disaster and can surpass all the challenges that the country is facing.

References:

http://gsdrc.org/topic-guides/disaster-resilience/concepts/what-is-disaster-resilience/

http://www.resilientus.org/about-us/what-is-community-resilience/

http://www.depednaga.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/NDRM-2018-OCD.jpg

FILIPINO: Wika ng Saliksik

Ang Buwan ng Wika ay ipinagdiriwang dito sa Pilipinas tuwing buwan ng Agosto. Ipinagdiriwang ito upang maipakita ang ating pagpapahalaga sa ating sariling wika. Ang tema ngayong taong 2018 ay “Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik.” Ano nga ba ang tunay na layunin nito?

Ang wikang Filipino ay ang pambansang wika dito sa Pilipinas. Nais ng KWF na kilalanin at gamitin ang wikang Filipino bilang midyum sa paglikha at pagpapalaganap ng pambansang karunungan at kaunlaran. Sa pamamagitan ng temang ito, layunin ng KWF na palaganapin ang wikang Filipino sa iba’t ibang larangan ng karunungan lalo na sa agham at matematika. Gusto ng KWF na gamitin natin ang wikang Filipino sa pagsasaliksik natin ng mga kaalaman. Habang pinapalago natin ang ating kaalaman sa agham at matematika kailangan din nating palaguin ang kaalaman sa Filipino, ang ating wikang Pambansa. Sa buwan na ito ay maraming mga aktibidades ang magaganap para malinang at madagdagan pa ang ating kaalaman tungkol sa wikang Filipino.

Kailangan nating pahalagahan, linangin at bigyang importansya ang ating sariling wika, ang wikang Filipino. Ayon sa ating pambansang bayani na si Dr. Jose Rizal ay “Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay mas masahol pa sa malansang isda.”

Reference:

https://www.affordablecebu.com/buwan-ng-wika-theme-tema

SCAVENGER HUNT CHALLENGE 2

SCAVENGER HUNT

CHALLENGE 2

Search the Internet for the following facts and information. Write your answers in the table below.

1.                   What is the context of "embedded journalist"? When was it first used? Who created the term?

2.                    _______________ is the only pope honored by Turkey a Muslim nation. His statue stands at center of a city square of ______________.

3.                   Who designed the tallest building in Hong Kong?

4.                   In September 11, 2001, two commercial airplanes commandeered by terrorist crashed and destroyed the World Trade Center in New York. Is this the first time that an airplane crashed into a skyscraper in New York?

5.                   __________ is the tallest building in the world. It is located in ____________. The construction started in ________ and was finished_________.

6.                   What is the meaning of tundra? Why is the Bush administration so interested with exploring and exploiting the tundra?

7.                   Draw in a diagram form the metamorphosis of an "urban legend"

Item	Answer	URL	Search Engine	Search Technique
1.	Embedded journalism refers to news reporters being attached to military units involved in armed conflicts. While the term could be applied to many historical interactions between journalists and military personnel, it first came to be used in the media coverage of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The United States military responded to pressure from the country's news media who were disappointed by the level of access granted during the 1991 Gulf War and the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_journalism	Google.com	Phrase Searching
2.	Pope Benedict XV is the only pope honored by Turkey a Muslim nation. His statue stands at center of a city square of Vatican.	http://religion.answers.wikia.com/wiki/Who_is_the_only_pope_honored_by_turkey_a_muslim_nation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Square	Google.com	Phrase Searching
3.	The tower was designed by the American architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) in association with Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Commerce_Centre	Google.com	Phrase Searching
4.	No	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1945_Empire_State_Building_D-25_crash	Google.com	Phrase Searching
5.	Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It is located in Dubai. The construction started in 2004 and was finished in 2009.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa	Google.com	Phrase Searching

 

6.

Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturi, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. Bush administration is so interested with this because the administration is looking for oil resources

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/tundra.php http://religion.answers.wikia.com/wiki/Why_is_the_bush_administration_so_interested_with_exploring_and_exploiting_tundra_Rephrase_question

Google.com

Phrase Searching

URL
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Search Engine
Google.com

Search Technique
Phrase Searching

Challenge 1

NUGGETS	ANSWER	LOCATION	VALUE: Sources/Author/Date Published/Sponsor/Copyright	Search Engine	Search Technique
1.Sometime in 1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT, named, started an experiment hole in a wall.	Sugata Mitra	New Delhi, India	http://www.greenstar.org/butterflies/Hole-in-the-Wall.htm	Google.com	Phrase Searching
2. What does NIIT stands for?	National Institute of Information Technology	India	https://www.acronymfinder.com/National-Institute-of-Information-Technology-(India)-(NIIT).html	Google.com	Phrase Searching
3. His team carved a hole in the wall that separated NIIT campuses from slum areas. Why did they carve hole in the wall?	Through this hole, a freely accessible computer was put up for use.	India	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	Google.com	Phrase Searching
4. What was the significant finding of the experiment?	The acquisition of basic computing skills by any set of children can be achieved through incidental learning provided the learners are given access to a suitable computing facility, with entertaining and motivating content and some minimal (human) guidance.	India	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	Google.com	Phrase Searching
5. What could be the implications of this finding to existing teaching practices especially those that are related with the use of ICT in learning?	ICT teachers now are using PC sets to teach their students. In this way, students easily learns thru hands-on technique as how in the “Hole in the wall” aimed to do.	India	www.alexialesreintegrado.blogspot.com 8/6/18	Google.com	Phrase Searching