1. Educational Software for Araling Panipunan and Filipino Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Ph.D. Ateneo de Manila University First ICTs in Basic Education Congress Cebu City, December 6-7, 2004

2. Educational Software Modules for Grade School Araling Panlipunan and Filipino Project Informally started as projects of the undergraduate Computer-Aided Instruction (CS 178) class Ateneo de Manila Grade School Araling Panlipunan and Filipino Formalized in 2003 Kicked off in 2004 First modules completed in July, 2004

3. Rationale for Using ICTs Novelty Motivation Individualized instruction Media-richness Use of games and game strategies Use of storytelling techniques and animation Maximize current ICT investments

4. Project Team Project Mgr Asst. PM Staff Copyright Lawyer ArtistsMM AuthorsScript Writers ID: FilipinoID: AP Voice Talents

5. Administrative Support University President, Rev. Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J. Grade School Headmaster, Fr. Jose Moises Fermin, S.J. Assistant Headmaster, Mr. Romeo dela Trinidad Notary, Atty. Cipriano Maribojoc Computer Lab Head, Mr. Daniel Gonzalez

6. Project Objectives Curriculum-based Brief Supplemental Multimedia Interactive Increase variety of learning materials for AP and Filipino Promote innovative use of ICTs Benefits associated with ICT use Motivation Retention Transfer

7. Startup Learning Goals Source Materials Implementation Scripting Learner Analysis Strategy Testing Classroom Use Admin Support

8. Lifecycle Startup Project team selection Legal documents Identification of learning goals and objectives Specific Achievable Measurable

9. Lifecycle Learner analysis Educational background Interests Media preferences Computer literacy Social characteristics Gathering of source materials Books Pictures Sound

10. Lifecycle Formulation of instructional strategy Tutorial Drill Game Simulation Scripting and storyboarding Primary text Secondary text Screen layouts

11. Lifecycle Implementation Multimedia authoring software Digital art software Film editing software Testing Alpha testing Beta testing

12. Lifecycle Classroom use Feedback was generally positive Increased retention Increased motivation Used in line with curriculum Guide questions given Feedback from teachers gathered

13. Lifecycle Administrative demands Contracts Payment tracking Progress reports Permissions

14. Project Status Completed 3 AP 3 Filipino 10 modules in process 2 modules waiting for MMAs Remainder of the modules still in the script writing phase

15. Teachers feedback Makes abstract concepts more real Increases level of detail Shorten the modules Comments regarding pictures and graphics Increased interactivity

16. Students feedback Good review material Engaging Increased achievement Additional material not found in textbooks Visual Technical limitations Forced to listen; cannot advance to the next screen Quality of voice-overs Quality of art

17. Demo