Monday, April 28, 2014

FIT 2014: Frontiers and Innovations in Teaching 2014

  This 3-day conference on teaching and learning with technology gathered 300 or so registered participants, mostly coming from private schools and a few delegates from other countries too like Malaysia and the US.




  Abiva Publishing House along with other conference partners and sponsors/exhibitors were strategically set up at the Multi-Purpose Hall allowing the participants an opportunity to view some of the latest online- and technology-based teaching and learning materials.







  A number of plenary and interesting breakout sessions geared towards the theme of infusing technology into the teaching and learning environment were lined up for the 3-day conference. Among the notable talks were:
  • Technology and Education in the World Today by Mr. David Larson whose expertise is design and digital technology in education.
  • Big Data and Evolving Online Media by Ms. Maria Ressa, well-known journalist and CEO of Rappler Philippines.
  • Why So Serious? The Importance of Having Fun in the Classroom by Ms. Melinda Alford, the Teaching and Learning Coordinator of Cebu International School.
  • The One2One Journey by Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC, President and Chancellor of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. His talk was in tandem with Mr. Reynaldo Laguda (Chief of Staff / Assistant Secretary) of the Department of Education.