Tunay Na Pag-Ibig By: Martin Ibarra

Magbuhat pa nang malayo sa piling mo aking mahal
Itinitik sa tulain ang bakas ng nakaraang
Pagtitiis sa hapdi ng pagdurusang pinapasan
Siyang saksi ng pagsintang mandi’y walang kamatayan

Pinakamamahal kita’t pinaka-iibig sa buhay
Araw-gabi’y alipin mo yaring pusong tinataglay
Batid ng Diyos sakdal wagas ang handog kong pagmamahal
Ubod banal at dakila magpahanggang sa libingan

Kung magtataksil ka man mutya at tuluyang kalimutan
Yaring abang humuhibik sa angkin mong katangian
At talikdan ang pangako at sumpang binitiwan
Magtitiis pa rin akon kahit bunga’y kamatayan

Langit pa ring itinuturing kung sakali’t pagtataksilan
Malagot man ang hininga’y aariing kasiyahan
Basta’t hawak mo na sinta “album” ng katibayan
Katibayang nagsasabing ako’y tapat sa suyuan

Kaibayang nakaukit sa gunita’t alaala
Na ang iyong kinakasi’y may pagsintang darakila
Na siya’y handing magtitiis kung ikaw ay liligaya
Na hindi siya magbabago bawian man ng hininga.

Wagas Hanggang Wakas By: Martin Ibarra

Sa laot ng buhay at libong pagtitiis
Kalong ng pighati’t madlang pananabik
Yan ay nakukuyum sa ubod ng dibdib
Isang pananabik na di napapatid

Sa araw at gabi’y lagging namananglaw
Alipin ng dusa’t libong agam-agam
Sa pisngi ng langit aking tinatanaw
Ang bukas at hapong payapang lumisan

Sana’y dumating na ang nalayong lingap
At mga pagpapala ng pagsintang wagas
Matiyagang nabibilang ang saglit at oras
Sa laki ng dusang ngayo’y dinaranas

Maasahan sintang ako ay darating
Sa dating pugad ng bigong paggiliw
Mangyayari’t gagampanan kung iyong hihilingin
Pagkat mahal kita magpahanggang libing

Hanggang wakas ako pa rin hinding-hindi magbabago
Yan ay sumpa’t panata niyaring aking puso
Pagtataksilan mo man ako’y layuan mo
Hahanapin pa rin kitang puso’y nagdurugo

Mahal Kitang Tunay By: Martin Ibarra

Nagduyan sa tamis nahimbing sa sarap
Sa isang paghangang lipus sa pangarap
Ako ay alipin ng ganda mo’t dilag
Mandi’y nagdaramdam kung di ka mamalas

Mga ilang saglit na malayo ka
Parang maglalaho ang abang hininga
Dalo’y ng pighati ng bigong pag-asa
Ay aalipin yaring alaala

Kung kapiling kita’y may laya ang halik
Malaya ang bulong ng isang pag-ibig
Sa ubod ng puso’y hindi ko malirip
Ang kaligayahang naghaharing labis

Ngunit isang araw aking napagmasdan
Mga tululot mo’y biglaang napigtal
Sa tindi ng dusang hindi mapigilan
Ay nadampot kita’t minsan pang hinagkan

Ngayon ay wala na ang ganda mo’t rikit
Niluoy ng unos na lubhang mabangis
Lantang-lanta ka man sana ay making
Tulain ka’t diwa ng aking panitik

Educational Technology and Instructional Technology

Educational Technology differs from Instructional technology. The following paragraphs explain the definitions and differences of the two terms.
According to Wikipedia, educational technology (also called learning technology) is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources." The term educational technology is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory.
Educational technology is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning. Educational Technology relies on a broad definition of the word "technology". Technology can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. Some modern tools include but are not limited to overhead projectors, laptop computers, and calculators. Newer tools such as "smartphones" and games (both online and offline) are beginning to draw serious attention for their learning potential. Those who employ educational technologies to explore ideas and communicate meaning are learners or teachers. Educational Technology includes, but is not limited to, software, hardware, as well as Internet applications and activities.
In education, instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology Committee. Instructional technology is often referred to as a part of educational technology.
Lucido and Boado (1997) define instructional technology aspects of educational technology that are concerned with instruction as contrasted to designs and operations of educational institutions. It is a systematic way of designing, carrying out, and evaluating the total process of learning and teaching in terms of specific objectives.
While instructional technology covers the processes and systems of learning and instruction, educational technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability.

Some of My Experiences in Using Technology in Teaching

I still remember my college days where I first had an experience in teaching and in using of instructional materials. The term technology was then rarely used in teaching. We were very much gratified in teaching when we use visual materials like charts, pictures, illustrations, drawings, real objects, and some activities written on the green board. (For these were the materials I learned from my professor in Art Education subject). When these materials were used together with some exciting activities then I see changes on the behaviors of pupils, I felt satisfaction deep in my heart because I knew I have done my roles.
I really had difficulties then in preparing visual materials every night. Every day I need to teach new lessons, so these entailed new visual materials. But I was thinking that if I will not prepare those things, I will consume too much time writing on the board. This means wasting the time which must be devoted to more important learning activities inside the classroom.
When I started teaching in the College of Education and handled the future elementary teachers, that was the time I learned to use the tape recorder and the cassette player aside from the traditional teaching aids which I was using. Since I was teaching my students how to prepare exciting learning activities for young children, using the taped materials was then very enthusing.
From using the taped materials, I learned too how to use the VHS Player and VHS taped materials, as well as the television. I let my students watch the demonstration teaching of some of our former students. I also tried using some television programs using the television where my students can see how those programs cab be of use when they teach different subjects in the elementary school.
Before, in using manila papers or cartolina as charts, I had experience difficulty in preparing them, for it is time consuming. I can keep those materials for two years (I will be very lucky if the rats will not eat those), but after two years, I need to prepare for new ones again. I was so thankful when the College of Education bought overhead projectors which we can use when teaching. With this, I was relieved of the burden of spending long hours in writing/drawing on charts. Preservation of materials became unproblematic then.
By that time too, the use of computers was introduced, but I was not knowledgeable how to use this when teaching. I used the computer to type and print some of my handouts and other instructional materials.
Only recently when I learned how to prepare and use the power point presentation together with a television as monitor or an LCD projector. I really enjoy preparing some of my teaching and learning materials here. For lesser time, we can cover now wider topics (of course with the help of hand outs).
However, I realized lately that my students are far more advanced than me in terms of the utilization of modern technology when teaching. I can instruct them or suggest including some video clips downloaded from the internet, but in reality, I myself do not have understanding on how to do it. It’s difficult to admit it, but I have to face the fact that I am travelling far from what is in now and need to go with the flow of time.
Upon enrolling Technology in Education, (though I really had a hard time learning), I learned a lot of things. The first time I use the movie maker, I have my daughters to teach me the basic moves. I even sought the help of some of my students. (I felt self pity then because I felt I was so left behind). But I am very glad to say that now, I know how to use it and prepare some instructional materials using it.
When I was learning how to use the power director, I’ve ask my students’ help again. But I’ve found out that they themselves still do not know how to use it. I was not unhappy that time but rather I felt happiness deep in my heart because at least now, I am more advanced than my students. (Hurayyy! He he he!). Though it was difficult at first, but now I know how convenient it is to use when teaching. Learning how to post my own blog and use the on-line quiz are significant added factors.
I have just learned how to use the modern technology, so in the near future, I know I can make my teaching and the learning of my students more exciting and challenging.
Thank you, very much, SIR REGIDOR GABOY for teaching us these things. Though we always have difficulty in budgeting and managing our time in preparing the materials, I am glad I have learned a lot from you. God bless you and your family, Sir.
The Most Effective Presentation/Entertainment Software Today which can be used in Teaching
When asking the question which is the most effective presentation/entertainment software today which can be used in teaching, this is the same when asking which instructional method is most effective when teaching. There is the saying that “There is no single best method of teaching, but there are many good methods” So I can say too that “There is no single best today which can be used in teaching, but rather there are many good software which the teacher can use when teaching”.
The effectiveness of the presentation/entertainment software lies in the hands of the teacher who will prepare and use it. Even the best materials will not become best when used improperly. When choosing for software or material when teaching, there are many things to consider.
First, the objectives of the lesson must be considered. The instructional objectives will serve as our guide when deciding on everything which we should use and do when we are teaching. Whatever material and activity we will use; these should help and contribute in the attainment of the objectives.
Another thing to consider is the nature of the subject matter. The software or material to be used must carry out what should be learned from the lesson. Preparation of materials is a crucial part because if not chosen and properly prepared, hazard on learning irrelevant things may occur.
The learner who is considered as the center of the learning process must be considered too. Their nature and characteristics as well as their individual differences must always be considered when preparing materials for teaching. These include their learning styles, multiple intelligences, age, likes, dislikes, interest, capabilities, and weaknesses, and the like.
The teacher who will use the software or the material must be considered too. No matter how modern is the technology which we are using if the teacher does not know how to prepare materials using those, then the purpose of using the technology becomes futile.
Through experience, we know that no best materials can replace the teacher. But it would be best if the best teachers will use properly and effectively presentation/entertainment software.

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