ACCESS TRACE EFFECTS Launch

TRACE EFFECTS, a technology-based English Language program was launched today at the ground floor of the T. Paez Integrated School Phase 2 Bldg. in Tondo Manila. TRACE EFFECTS is an innovative language learning video game which will complement students' classroom English instruction through interactive 3-D multimedia learning activities. Geared toward young learners, TRACE EFFECTS exposes users to American society and explores themes related to entrepreneurship, community activism, empowering women, science and innovation, environmental conservation and mutual understanding.  This project is made possible through the partnership of T. PAEZ Integrated School withthe Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy.

At the Launch Event which was attended by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ponciano A. Menguito, participants consisting of five junior secondary school students, five senior secondary school students, ACCESS trained school teachers and five other school teachers from T. Paez Integrated School were given the opportunity to have hand-on trials with the materials provided.

ICT Orientation Seminar

In line with Proclamation No. 1521 and per DEPED Memorandum No. 290 s. 2008 declaring the month of JUne 2008 and every year thereafter as National Information and Communications Technology Month, DEpED Manila conducted a one-day Orientation Seminar on ICT on May 31, 2012 at J. NOlasco High. School.

Secondary Schools with Internet Connectivity

	School	Library
District 1	100.00%	20%
District 2	100.00%	50%
District 3	100.00%	100%
District 4	100.00%	20%
District 5	100.00%	0%
District 6	83.00%	33%
Average	97.17%	37%

Elementary Schools with Internet Connectivity

School Library District 1 8% 0% District 2 21% 14% District 3 0% 0% District 4 14% 14% District V 67% 11% District 6 36% 9% Average 24% 8%