ariellalisan.org – Homeward Bound

I FEEL nostalgic each time I turn on my office computer. Thanks to our computer laboratory  in-charge, I now have the sleekest computer on my office desk.

Computers are valued for their memory. Well, mine is valued for the many memories associated with it. Every time I look at my computer, I can always recall the first time I created a PowerPoint Presentation, almost ten years ago. Haha.

Seriously, Ms. Christine Gay N. Tolentino finally decided to give me a computer unit, so I won’t have to bother her time and time again to be allowed to use the computer room for my online activities. Right at my desk, I can now surf the web.

It's an uphill climb for me right now. But I gotta keep going.

RECENTLY, MY boss frequently mentions crisis-management.  Now I can foresee a lot of belt tightening this year. It’s about time to do some strategic planning.

The Crisis

We know that times are rough. I’m sort of a breadwinner now. In addition to that, I am also enrolled in a graduate school program, which of course, requires me to spend a few more bucks on transportation and food allowance while in school. So, after the payday, only a very small portion of my salary is left for myself.  I don’t even have anything left to save.

My students working on their concept map

AFTER TEACHING for over a year, I have realized that one of the most important tasks of a teacher is assessment. During our annual performance evaluation, I have always emphasized that I need more training on developing and using authentic assessment techniques as well as interpreting results and utilizing them in planning future learning activities.

About a month ago, I was sent to a Professional Development Program at the University of the Philippines-National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED) for a training on the Backward Design Process in creating Unit Plans with focus on enduring understanding.

YouthVote with Ces Drilon in GenSan

I HAD to wake up before four o’clock this morning to be one of the first registrants of Boto Mo, Ipatrol Mo, Ako ang Simula in General Santos City. That was a commitment I made as part of the Ayala Young Leaders Alliance, which is a partner of Youth Vote Philippines.

Even back in college, I have been part of our voters registration campaign and voters education program in South Cotabato. We worked with LGUs and encouraged the youth to register and to become intelligent voters.

I HAD an affair with Ladol Beach last summer. With my cellphone camera, I attempted to capture its natural beauty.

I’ve only been able to upload the pictures today so I posted them right away on my photo blog.

Ladol teems with life

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