The Teacher Forest Podcast

Today is a big day for me! After waiting for nearly 2 weeks, I received my notice that I am now a Google Certified Trainer. This achievement was years in the making and it all started with a visit to Google's Teacher Center (https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/) where I learned the basics and advanced features of different Google apps. The training modules helped me achieve the GCE Level 1 and 2 accreditation.  Now, I am sharing with you all, my experience taking the GCE Level 1 and 2. As well as the GCE Trainer Skills Assessment examination. 

For Keys School Manila's third annual unconference, I did a webinar on Preparing Students for 21st Century Learning: A Focus on Approaches to Teaching and Learning. The webinar poses a simple question "Are we Teachers of Content or Teachers of Skills?" The presentation then proceeded in examining and focusing on the International Baccalaureate's Approaches to Teaching (ATT) and Approaches to Learning (ATL). This focus gives insights into how teachers can prepare students for lifelong learning through careful and mindful planning, thoughtful consideration of learning engagements, and a conscious effort to integrate skills into learning. Link to the video presentation: https://youtu.be/33bXMfLljL4  #internationalbaccalaureate #IBO #approachestolearning #approachestoteaching

In this episode, we’ll take a look at why buzzwords like technology, 21st century learning, and the like shouldn’t be taken lightly but with seriousness.

Have you ever faced the problem of looking for resources that don’t fit your class? This was the problem I faced when I first started teaching. Resources that are too high or too low for my students and not suitable for learning. Thankfully, I found different solutions to help me create content that fit my classes.

In this month’s episode, we’ll take a look at clubs—specifically student clubs and how we can make it better.

I’m so glad to be back after more than 2 months! A lot has happened since and don’t worry I’ve been busy sharing and leading students and teachers to think about how technology facilitates learning and increases student engagement.

School’s out and summer is here! Why not take the time to learn something new by working on different online certification programs. Interested? Check it out.

After watching an episode of Tidying up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and reading about her KonMari method of decluttering houses, I looked at my own experience of decluttering my classroom.

For the first time, EduTech Asia made their Philippine conference free. When I found out it, I initially signed up as a visitor and later on as a speaker. Join me in today’s episode for some live recordings during the actual conference and my talk on technology and inclusion as well.

Apple just opened applications to the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program. Two years ago I took the leap to become one. Now I’d like to share with you why it’s great to be one and why the program is a wonderful professional learning opportunity.

Welcome to episode 2 of the Teacher Forest Podcast. In today's episode, we'll take a look at how inquiry and technology can support science classes. 

A few months ago, I had the fortunate opportunity to be observed by a curriculum expert in science. Want to know how it went? Listen on in the podcast.