Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V-Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
Vinzons Pilot High School
Vinzons

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR

Date: July 27-29, 2020 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: English Dept. Office

Narrative Report on Capacity Building Seminar

The Seminar started with an opening prayer. Ma’am Venus V. Lamadrid, the first
speaker discussed Interactive Powerpoint Presentation. Ma’am Lamadrid begin her
presentation by giving the objectives for the training. She also discussed the What’s,
How’s and Why’s of Interactive Powerpoint Presentation.

Session Objectives:
1. Distinguish between Interactive and Non-Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
2. Regard the importance of making Powerpoint presentations interactive
3. Create Interactive PowerPoint presentations

She started her discussion by presenting slides and she let the participants identified if it
is classified as Interactive PPT or Non-interactive PPT. Then, she presented the
difference between Interactive and Non-interactive PPT. Non-interactive Powerpoint
Presentation is a presentation of slides with tons of text and gives no chance to the
audience to really participate in. On the other hand, Interactive Powerpoint Presentation
enables the students to participate.

Ma’am Lamadrid presented the view of Constructivist Theory. According to this theory,
“They are more active on the creation of meaning and knowledge. This leads to a more
student centered approach in which the student guides his own learning.”

An Interactive Powerpoint Presentation can do the following:

1. Stimulate thinking and reflection

2. Provide Afffirmation and Denial
3. Facilitate Comprehension and Learning
These are some of the Powers of Powerpoint Presentation to make it interactive:

 Powers of Animation
 Powers of Insertion
 Powers of Hyperlinking

The Power of Animation is to promote Comprehension. She presented the steps

on How to Use Animations.
 Explore by testing the different animations in an inserted object.
 Use the Animation Pane to : cue start, set timing and set the order

The Power of Insertion is use to prompt the learner to ask relevant questions,
that is to engage, interact with the text, not just to be passive. It will enable the learners
to be actively engaged.It also promotes Comprehension, a slide can be inserted with
Smartart, Shapes it can be call outs or Action buttons.

How to Insert Action Buttons:

1. Click Insert
2. Click Shapes
3. Choose Action buttons (scroll to the lowermost)
4. Insert or ready the slide where the action leads
5. Test for Trial
6. Copy paste to save time

Furthermore, you may insert to teach a technique how to comprehend a reading text
that is to look for keywords. These are the steps:

1. Click Insert
2. Click Shapes
3. Chose Rectangle
4. Draw it to the length and size of the keywords
5. Click Animations

Ma’am Lamadrid stressed not to use Powepoint presentation as just mere

replacement for manila paper or bond paper because it will waste its Powers. Then, she
ended her presentation with a quotation saying we need to maximize the use of
Powepoint Presentation to promote effective learning. As teachers, we need to use the
powers of Powerpoint to make it interactive in order to facilitate students’ learning.
The Second speaker is Sir Mark Lester Acunin who discussed a Learning
Management System (LMS) which is the Schoology. Schoology is an online learning
classroom management and social networking platform that provides educators and
students with more effective,efficient and engaging ways to learn. Sir Acunin presented
his objectives for the training, benefits of Schoology and the different feature that it
offers.

Objectives:
 Understand the conceptsof LMS
 Construct course to Schoology
 Create an online classroom

Components of Learning Management System (LMS)

1. Course Management
2. Teaching Materials
3. Assessment
4. Asynchronous Communication
5. Synchronous Communication
6. Student Management

Some benefits of Schoology:

 Centralized learning - both teachers and students has the access to the website
 Evaluation Capabilities
 Tracking and reporting features
 Easy Upgrades
 Simplified learning process

Sir Acunin allowed us to make an account in Schoology so that we can access the
system and explore the different features of this LMS. He gave instructions while the
participants are following the steps one by one.

1. Type the web address: http://wwwschoology.com/

2. Enter your email and password.
3. Verification process
4. After the Verification process, it will direct you on the interface of the
Schoology.

Steps how to create a class:

1. Click the + icon in the upper right corner.

2. Click create class.
3. Type a class name and Description such as Section,Grade level and Class
time.
4. The created class will now appear.

Teachers may conduct online examination through this LMS. You may modify the
settings that you want depending upon your choice. You may choose to randomize the
questions so that it will be arranged differently for the students. Same content but
different arrangement. Ma’am Venus shared her thoughts that if that would be the case,
the only thing concerned is that, the questions will not be arranged anymore from easy
to difficult because it’s randomize.

Moreover, this LMS allow teachers to check the test paper of the students after the
examination. In Schoology, it will be easier for teachers because you will no longer
check the test papers, you will just upload the Key to Correction and the System will
automatically check the test papers. According to Sir Acunin, he considers it one of the
great features of Schoology. In terms of conducting examination or quizzes with this
LMS, you may set a time limit and once the time is up, it will automatically submit the
test or quiz of the students.

After exploring the different features of Schoology, Sir Acunin encouraged us to

enter on his class. He will be the teacher and the participants will be his students.
Everyone are excited but unfortunately, we encountered problem regarding slow
internet connection. Sir Acunin shared his insight that in most cases, internet connection
is really the big problem that will be face by many teacher in their online classes. Sir
Acunin ended his presentation with a quotation saying ”Teachers need to be creative in
utilizing available

Ma’am Anita Recodo and Sir Joel Allaga served as the last speakers for the
Seminar. Ma’am Recodo gave a brief introductory talk about Video Lesson and for more
information, she presented video clips discussing step by step process of making video
lesson.

The Video is divided into three parts. The Planning phase, Production phase and
Post-production phase.

1. Planning Phase – this part will help us save time when we are in the
production phase.
a. Write a script ahead of time. It will serve as your guide and the information
you are going to say is already structured and you may refrain from sying
irrelevant information.
b. Preparing the equipment you need to use
2. Production Phase – this is the part where you shoot and film your video.
a. Equipment Check, prepare the devices you need to use such as camera
and microphone.
3. Post-production Phase – it refers to the editing phase, the part where we
polish things and cut out the part of the video that is unnecessary.
 After presenting the videos, Ma’am Recodo welcomed sir Joel as the next
speaker to discuss the technical aspects of Video editing.

Sir Joel presented video clips about Camera Angles and Lightings. There are
different camera angles that we may consider in shooting our Video and proper lightings
that we may apply to create a presentable and engaging Video Lesson. Sir Allaga
presented one of the video editor application which is Kinemaster. He sent each one a
copy of the application so that everyone can follow as he discussed the features of this
application. He discussed the initial steps on making a video with the use of this
application and applied different animations, transitions and backgrounds to make it
engaging and interesting for the students. Kinemaster application is more creative than
other video editor application. According to sir Allaga, we need to unleash the creativity
within you when filming or shooting a video. He also encourages the participants not to
settle in simplicity if there’s a way to make a better video.

After the presentation of Sir Allaga, workshop immediately followed. The

participants made a storyboard first so that they will be guided as they make their video
lesson. They will know the right sequence and there will be an organized presentation of
the lessons. Making a storyboard is vital so that it will be easier for you as a teacher to
create a video lesson. The participants were able to apply the inputs given by Sir Joel
and were able to make their own creative Video presentation on Kinemaster application.

There are various online platforms that may aid teachers in teaching the
students. As a teacher of 21 st Century, it is a must for us to be able to maximize the use
of technology for us to attain effective teaching and learning. That concludes the fruitful
3- Day Capacity Building Seminar for teachers.

Prepared by:

RICA G. CANABA

T-I

Noted:

ANITA G. RECODO

MT-II

Approved:
EMILIA A. TIO, Ed. D.

HT-III, ENGLISH