School Year 2020-2021 is already over in some private schools. Some schools are almost finished. 'Summer' break for the students is fast approaching, same goes with Summer Slide or what people know as Summer Learning Loss. What is Summer Slide or Learning Loss? Have you heard of Learning Loss? It is a phenomena where students … Continue reading How to Avoid Learning Loss 2021
ECQ Season 2 in the Philippines
ECQ Season 2 A year ago, when the ECQ Season 1 was announced, we were all hopeful that one day, this pandemic would end. However, it's been a year, it just got worst. Yes, there are vaccines, but there are also new strains. Yes, there are strict protocols like curfew and new ECQ stuff, but … Continue reading ECQ Season 2 in the Philippines
How to Give Talk or Webinar Online
Aside from being missing in action for four months, I am just your average elementary teacher teaching English to grade one students in a private school in Pasig. So, whenever somebody asks me to give a talk about a certain topic, I honestly do not know how to react. What I do is I absorb … Continue reading How to Give Talk or Webinar Online
What 2020 has taught me
I really find it hard to write a yearend essay for 2020. Since the quarantine has started, I spent most of my time at home. I work from home, I stare from my home, and I even accomplish my hobbies (which I usually do at the coffee shops) at home. But if there are important … Continue reading What 2020 has taught me
Third Space
Have you heard of the term third space? When you go out of your house, you bring your own baggage. Then, as you proceed with your journey, you carry that baggage with you. Once you meet and interact people, you'd know they too have their own baggage. Now, when you entertain someone, you are slowly … Continue reading Third Space
When you buy art from artists, you are not just buying their products/services. You support their hardwork.
When you buy art from artists, you are not just buying their products/services. You support their humble beginnings. Becoming an artist is not something a person can do overnight. It's not magic, nor there is any secret formula on becoming one. Sleepless nights, newbie-feels in the field, and uncertainties are always present. When you buy … Continue reading When you buy art from artists, you are not just buying their products/services. You support their hardwork.
New found hobbies this quarantine
I never thought of acquiring other hobbies apart from reading books, writing, and procrastinating. However, this quarantine gave me the luxury of time to explore and do new activities which I never thought I would do. Gardening I was never a fan of high maintenance plants. I used to buy cactus for the sake of … Continue reading New found hobbies this quarantine
It’s okay not to be productive, friends.
This pandemic has brought us a lot of problems. Some are physically suffering. Some are emotionally unwell. Some people are definitely disturbed and so anxious for not knowing what the future holds. My Personal Experience (And I am honest about this) Right now, I am privileged enough to be writing this blog. Through this, I … Continue reading It’s okay not to be productive, friends.
Financial Thoughts Amidst COVID19 Pandemic
Because of this COVID19 pandemic, I have learned a lot of lessons about my finances. As a private school teacher, I am blessed enough to be compensated despite this pandemic. However, for the next few months, I am still unsure if I would have a stable job or income like this. I have listed some … Continue reading Financial Thoughts Amidst COVID19 Pandemic
How to Conduct Online Classes
Because of COVID19, and enhanced community quarantine, most schools are planning to do online learning or distance learning with their students. In this blog post, I will share my experience about conducting online class using Zoom to first graders. Please take note that this is an informal online class set-up. Before the class: 1. Decide which … Continue reading How to Conduct Online Classes