Mirroring Cognitive Learnings This 3rd Quarter

 

It Is 4^th Quarter Now: Let’s Get Ready For A Strong Finish

As the 3rd quarter ends, it is hard to believe we are nearing the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Even though we are so close to the ending of this school year, it is still really tough and stressful because we are currently studying at a different phase, online or modular learning because of the pandemic. No matter how much I must be happy because after returning from a much-needed break, after passing three challenging periods, we will enter now the fourth marking period full steam ahead, I still can't help but feel sad and anxious but I need tell myself that on the other hand, I gave my best that’s why I reach this point.

In the most recent quarter of ICT, the type of learning has shifted. Through the 3rd quarter, we have learned about community-based research that we had never in the past yet it is quite similar on what we are learning in Research II. It just that the only difference between them is that there were only few parts in making a community-based research rather than what we are doing in Research II. We all know that every community may have differences and similarities, so learning and knowing about your particular community is extremely important.

At first, we were tasked to list things such as tourist spots, food and delicacies, culture and traditions, language and literature and other more. I was so frustrated. I was having a hard time in thinking what those things that I would list are. I know that even 16 years of my life I have lived here, I admit I don’t know that much about my community. Yes, they can call me ignorant, but I don't care at least I'm telling the truth. And then, eventually I became thankful for learning how to make my community-based project. Although I experience difficulties like lack of information since I can’t go out to visit the place I choose for my research project, I can say this helps me to become closer and engage more to my own community. This project helped improve my comparative skills and the ability to draw conclusions what are the interesting things about our community.

Putting it concisely, in the last two grading periods, I tend to procrastinate more. Negative thoughts were always in my mind that I can’t focus in answering modules and the required tasks to be answered. So throughout the 3rd Quarter, I did all think of the bright side that struggles and failures shouldn’t pushed me to quit but should serve as hope to continue and strive harder. I may experience struggles and hard challenges in every subject but I know that I can surpass all of those.

Considering how successful I was in the 3rd quarter I imagine that I do not need to change much in order to succeed in the fourth. I will just do my best to survive, to overcome all the obstacles and to accomplish all the tasks given to me. Manage my study space. I’ve come to realize the importance of NOT pushing myself beyond my limitations. Rather setting parameters for myself, NOT making myself go harder than the day before is what’s best for me. I hope my success in the 3rd quarter carries over into the 4th so I can finish the year off strong.

Multimedia Reference:

3^rd Quarter Ends Image

https://marinchristian.org/event/minimum-day-end-3rd-quarter/

Community- Based Research

https://cssr.gmu.edu/cssr-capabilities/community-based-participatory-research

Educational Technology Clipart  

https://www.clipartmax.com/middle/m2H7K9A0N4m2m2H7_e-learning-educational-technology-education-flat-design/                                                 

http://clipart-library.com/research-education-cliparts.html

Potential Acceptance of Covid Vaccines

Stimulating an effective and safe covid- 19 vaccine

Covid-19 has brought the world to a grinding halt. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 has turned into a global human tragedy and economic devastation. The pandemic has impacted almost every corner of life, causing global economies to stall, changing the way we work and interact with our loved ones, and stretching healthcare systems to the limit. It also has tested us like never before and now that we have developed covid-19 vaccines in record time to at least lower the risk of getting the virus, it is testing us again. While we are each doing our part of prevent the spread, and while frontline healthcare workers risk their lives to care for the sick, researchers are racing to find the one thing that will protect all of us in the long run a vaccine.

Vaccines reduce risks of getting diseases by working with our body’s natural defenses to build protection. When we get a vaccine, our immune system responds, it produces antibodies, proteins produced naturally by the immune system to fight disease. Medical scientists are doing their best to make and reproduce these vaccines to be distributed around the world. This vaccine will inject to human and probably will have a lesser risk to get infected by the Covid-19 Virus. The availability of these vaccines had become a race against time in the middle of devastation and deaths that as of today no medicinal drug has the power to fight the infectious virus and that leave us with only one option namely an effective and safe covid-19 vaccines. Yet, these covid- 19 vaccines whether they are safe and effective or not is still a mystery query to the public.

Fortunately, the beginning of 2021 saw numerous vaccines given emergency approval and begin their roll out in countries across the world. COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in clinical trials and have been approved because there are studies that show these vaccine significantly reduces the probability of contracting the virus and are safe to be use. But we can’t deny that there would still be adverse side effects from these vaccines once they are injected to people like what we are seeing on social media platforms that’s why we can’t blame other people to refuse from getting vaccinated against the virus.

Covid vaccination is not mandatory but the government is highly encouraging the 
public to get vaccinated and be protected. It is vital that we should be aware and evaluate as many vaccines because we cannot predict how will they turn out to be viable and at the same time, it is difficult for us to allocate these vaccines once they are proven safe and effective. Developing stronger immunity through vaccination means there is a reduced risk of developing the virus and its consequences but clearly the challenge today at the moment is to raise people level of trust on the different manufactured covid vaccines which experts also agree. 

Even though we already developed vaccines in record time and get vaccinated through these, still prevention is better than cure. We still need to follow those precautionary step and health protocols implemented by the government like wearing facemask and face shield, maintain social distancing, no mass gathering and other more to combat the said virus. I am really hoping one day this covid 19 pandemic will end now so we can go back to our normal lives again without worries and fear. Stay safe everyone!

Multimedia Reference:

Coronavirus Image

https://lowninstitute.org/projects/covid-19-curve-tracker/

Covid- 19 Vaccines

https://wsimag.com/science-and-technology/62578-tests-vaccines-and-treatments-for-covid-19

https://waow.com/2020/12/22/covid-19-vaccine-is-free-for-all-wisconsin-residents-oci-confirms/

Vaccination

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/17/21/covid-vaccination-philippines-focus-areas-3-million

The Day of Valor

Marking the Greatness and Heroism of our Filipino Fighters

Courageous, dauntless, perhaps a little bit daring that all of us live at many crossroads, fear and valor being one, and when we chose valor we build ourselves all the stronger, rendering the choice all the easier each time we do. This is how we build ourselves into the brave, into those whose legends are told and retold. A hero who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. A nation at work, a community of support. Always remember and never forget.

The Araw ng Kagitíngan, also known as “Day of Valour” and “Bataan Day,” is a national day to commemorate the fall of Bataan during World War II. Held on the ninth of April, it is one of the national festivals or holidays of the Philippines which marks the greatness of Filipino fighters during World War II. The Day of Valor honors the sacrifice and bravery of those soldiers who died, as well as the valiant defense of Bataan, which was crucial to the war effort and eventual victory of the Allied Forces.

The siege of Bataan was the first major land battle for the Americans in World War II and one of the most-devastating military defeats in American history. The Bataan Death March was the culmination of a long battle against an invading force, and was a bloody indicator of the brutality of the Imperial Japanese Forces that occupied the Philippines. The captured American and Filipino soldiers were in bad health, after fighting a protracted battle with little food and water. They faced enormous challenges, endured hunger and thirst. They marched about hundred kilometers after the fall of Bataan. We all can see now how much they suffer almost from death but they use their aggression for noble purpose; they ensures that the brave and empathic version takes them to victory.

With this year’s theme “Kagitingan ay Gawing Gabay, Pandemya ay Mapagtatagumpayan”, this week-long observance of the Day of Valor was really a grateful and meaningful time to acknowledge and promote the deeds of Filipino War veterans not only those who sacrificed their lives and also for those who rendered honorable military service in defending our country to its limits but it also serves as a reminder that through sheer and determination, our Filipino veterans who were overcoming our ongoing battle against COVID- 19. Despite all the challenges, sufferings, pain and trials of defeat, our captured soldiers stood brave and strong in defending and protecting our country from the confined freedom. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciate is not to utter words but to live by them. May this year’s national observance be meaningful and solemn. Long live our veterans! Love live the bravery of Filipinos!

Multimedia Reference:

Araw ng Kagitingan

https://slsu.edu.ph/events/araw-ng-kagitingan/

The Fall of Bataan

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150334035@N07/34884743144

 

 

A Time To Strengthen Our Faith To God

Foster Spiritual Growth During Lent

Early morning rain seeps into thirsty earth, releasing a pleasant aroma that is present only in this season. It is a lovely time of the year. After a long string of dreary, wintry days, it’s a pleasure to look out on your window again to witness days full of meaningful time to pray. Lent or kwaresma in Filipino is the season wherein Filipino people recall Christ's passion, his suffering, death and resurrection. It is during this time that Filipino religiosity is at its high as depicted in various traditions.

Lent is a time for Christians of all denominations to ask themselves and reflect on which actions they did during the previous year were in line with Christ’s and which ones were not. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. On this day, you will see Catholic Filipinos returning from church with ash smudged on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. They said that the ashes symbolize their grief for the things they’ve done wrong and the resulting division of being imperfect to God. Holy Week is the final week of Lent, beginning with Passion/Palm Sunday and concluding with Holy Saturday. It is during these days that the readings focus primarily on the last days and suffering and death of Jesus.

Consequently, the three main things people focus on during Lent are praying, fasting which is abstaining from something to reduce distraction, and giving or charity. For Catholics and other religions, prayers during Lent were really importance because prayers focuses their need on for God’s forgiveness. It’s also a call of repentance and receiving God’s mercy and love. Fasting is a commitment to spend time with God. It’s a means of seeking God’s guidance and evaluating your own life in light.

In essence to all, my family and I may not be joining in celebrating Lent season, but I still give my full respect for those who were commemorating this special occasion. Even if we have different religious beliefs, we should be always remember to do good things in life and we must acknowledge and disclose our sins to God and ask for His forgiveness.

 

Multimedia Reference:

https://newphilly.org/seasonoflent2020/

https://news.americanbible.org/blog/entry/corporate-blog/lent-a-season-for-biblical-meditation

 

 

 

Women Empowerment

Don’t Let Women Left Behind

A woman is entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and from fear. She is strong and independent. She has her own identity and trajectory that she follows. But how can a woman show her passion and abilities to the society if gender inequality exists? Even though she had the courage to take a stand against society to prove that men and women should be give equal rights, if she is being treated unfairly, I bet you wouldn’t think she can show her keen desire and how enthusiastic she is.

Every year, the month of March is declared as National Women’s Month. Anchored on this year’s theme “We Make Change Work for Women”, the celebration aims to highlight and reflect the tremendous efforts by women shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain. However, across the world, many women still face discrimination on the basis of sex and gender. Women underpins many problems which disproportionately affect them such as domestic and sexual violence, lower pay, lack of access to education, and inadequate healthcare. We can see how women always suffer from such horrible things. But despite those, they still continue to fight for their rights and freedom to be empowered.

An empowered and educated woman is no more like a burden. She became a supporter or helper for her family as well as society. She already had the ability to determine her own choices, and her right to influence social change for herself and others. She also gain more self-confidence and smiles warmly like there is no more tomorrow. So we should learn that the problems and struggles they are facing just to be free from the growing discrimination against them is not a joke. Despite of this such horrible things happening to them, women still show how brave they are like a men. Why? Simply because they can handle the things that are thrown at them. Women overcame every challenges they or they may conquer in their daily life that was meant to destroy her.

After all, I hope we gain some insights and lessons that we should grasp for a lifetime. Don’t underestimate and call women are weak or not strong enough like men because you don't know what they can do. Women are equally important in society as men are. They are the backbone for a progressing nation. We should not just ignore all the issues and concerns about them nor laugh at it because it is the truth. The greatest need of the hour is to change our social attitude to women.

Multimedia Reference:

Women’s Month Banner

https://www.pmgservices.com/content/uploads/2020/03/bigstock-Womens-History-Month-Banner-Wi-348890728.jpg

Women Empowerment

https://hamnaqasim.medium.com/women-empowerment-fb838556ae9c

Love is in the Air!

The biggest gift you can give to anyone is your HEART

Love is the most significant thing in human’s life. For someone love is more than just being interested physically in another one, rather it is an emotional attachment. It is a feeling that everybody yearns.

 

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps, fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope” - Maya Angelou

 

February is known as the month of love and romance wherein Valentine’s Day is being celebrated for people may show their love and admiration for those who they love. Every 14th day of the month, people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to their partners, family and friends. It is customary for people to send flowers especially red roses with a lot of sweets like chocolates to their loved ones. Other bring their loved ones to romantic places and restaurants. Some choose that day the perfect opportunity to propose or offer marriage to their partners. But let's admit that there was some who just want a simple celebration of that day. They just simply say "Happy Valentine's Day" that was enough to for their loved ones to feel their love for them.

 

You see that people were truly different in a way to celebrate Valentines Day. For me, there is no need to give too many flowers because they will also wither. There is no need to send plenty of chocolates, it will also be eaten and you may even have diabetes. It turns out that I was bitter at that part but its true.

Just be simple like giving greeting cards, a simple gift that they can remember even you are far from them. That is enough.

I know that before you read this, Valentine’s Day is over but we don’t have to be romantic just on this day. It is wonderful to be able to say and fell at any moment, everyday our appreciation for the people we love. So to those singles out there somewhere, don’t feel sad. Instead, find the people you truly loved. Say thank you to them for being there with you when you needed them the most. All we need is love and love is all we need. Let just your heart believe that love is everything.

Multimedia Reference:

Heart's Day GIF

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Roses and Chocolates

http://www.hdwallpaperslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolates-and-rose-flowers.jpg

 

Happy Valentines Day Greeting Card

https://thewowstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/valentines-day-greeting-cards-61.jpg

 

2 Hearts In One Image

https://pixfeeds.com/images/celebrations/valentines-day/1280-600083272-valentines-day-background.jpg

 

Bouncing Back on 2nd quarter

Achieve better understanding that leads to a New Learning

Time seems to pass quickly. It seems like before when I didn’t want the class to start but now as you see as only few days were approaching the 3rd quarter of this school year. I did not expect that I will reach this point because I know I’m just complaining here, complaining there yet I got to this point. However I had reached this far for the reason that I had worked hard and patiently.

 

This 2nd quarter, I really gained a lot of comprehensive learnings and interactive experiences especially in ICT. I learned so much mostly terms about the HTML tags. I also acquire a knowledge about the function of the app “Notepad” that it allows us to create, open and read plaintext files. Back then, I admit I am not aware what is the true meaning or function of the app and I thought that it is use for notes like the app on mobile phones. I know I was wrong not until we learned how to use it for HTML files in ICT.

Even though I learned some things, I still encountered difficulties and hard challenges throughout my learnings in this quarter. As I mentioned ICT, at first I was so confused because there were a lot of HTML tags like which tag will be used or where would I put those tags. I always asking myself if what I have done is right or wrong. I also experience difficulties in uploading my HTML files like poor or unstable internet connection that makes me feel irritated.

 

Summing it all up, in every subject there was a time I almost give up but I said to myself to take those tasks slowly but surely. I think of the bright side that struggles and failures shouldn’t pushed me to quit but should serve as hope to continue and strive harder. I may experience struggles and hard challenges but I know that I can surpass all of those.

Moving on to the next quarter, I hope I can see myself improving more and doing better than the last two quarters. I will do my best to survive, to overcome all the obstacles and to accomplish all the tasks given to me. I will not push myself beyond my limitations but I have to find a way to keep pushing myself until I attain my goal. I can only say one thing now, I am ready. I had the courage now to face all the things I may conquer this 3rd quarter.

Multimedia Reference:

End of 2nd Quarter Image

https://doloresschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/df061ea0-1691-11e9-9232-258b17b7bba8-rimg-w300-h300-gmir.jpg

 

Educational Technology Clip Art

https://clipartstation.com/educational-technology-clipart-11/

 

HTML Learning Image

https://designdrizzle.com/wp-content/uploads/3-Great-Resources-to-Learn-HTML-CSS.png

 

Basic HTML + Notepad Image

https://www.w3schools.com/html/pic_notepad.jpg

 

Improvement

https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/continuous-improvement