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IN THE PHILIPPINES
Virgilio U. Manzano
Director, Model Information and Technology Classroom (MITC)
University of the Philippines College of Education
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
and
Coordinator, Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet)
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Department of Foreign Affairs, Pasay City, Philippines
Introduction
There are a lot advantages of using e-learning in the in-school and off-school
settings in the Philippines. It allows interactivity between the lesson and the learner. The
individualization of each learner is enhanced. The cost-effectiveness can be seen on it
since the reproduction and distribution of learning materials is considered to be
inexpensive. Its novelty allows the learners to deal on interesting lessons allowing them
to become well motivated and receptive to ides provided. The integrity of each lessons
can be maintained since the computer allows the delivery of uniform information in a
sequential manner based on the needs of the learners, anytime and anywhere.
Policy and Programs on E-Learning
The texting for education allows the use of digital technology following a three
step process (Grey, 2003). The teacher usually request for a video program from
Pearson’s large science library via satellite to an available digital recorder attached to a
television in the classroom. In the project, the 40 teachers selected are provided the
gadgets required free of charge in their own classrooms.
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