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SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW According to an ICT Coordinator of Quintinians technical vocational school,incorporated Mr. Darwin Casayuran that yes they have a facility in school which is Tesda accredited and it composed of 15 units of computer which has an internet and they do have policies like OHS and to the last question is to do not do anything without guidance and permission of a teacher or other expert on this matter. According to Engineer. Anthony Estipona a teacher of CSS or ICT . He says that they have a computer facilities which composes a computer laboratory a working area and a references. This facilities are allowed to used by the students and other faculty. In general it is the OHS or the Occupational health and safety. And to the last question he says that never work alone, and when assembling make sure that all the devices are in good condition and fully operated. Do not touch electronics without knowledge for this is done by someone expert . You should aware to th

ADVANTAGES Communication - through social media we could easily talk to our family, friends, and love ones even if they are miles away. Using our gadgets we could chat, voice call and video call them. Accessible Information - just one click away in our gadgets then we could find the information that we need. News - easier access to the daily news. Way of Socialization - we could find new friends in the internet. Entertainment - we could enjoy watching videos in our social media accounts. DISADVANTAGES Cyber bullying - exposure to the social media will lead to cyber bullying.  Fake News - not all the news in the internet is true.  Addiction - too much exposure to internet will lead to addiction.  Laziness - addiction to the internet will lead to laziness.  Scam/Fraud - there are many people who use internet to scam(cheat/deceive) just for their own sake.   5 Precautionary Measures when using Social Media Be careful to the people you add/confirm in the so

A. Profile of a Modern Teacher       Before when I hear the word 'Modern Teacher' the first thing that comes to my mind is a '21st Century Teacher'. A teacher who knows the latest trends in teaching, who is expert in using the technology in teaching. But seeing the infographics about 'The Profile of a Modern Teacher' it makes me realize that I am wrong. Being a modern teacher, a 21st century teacher doesn't mean that you need to be expert in technology. All you need to do is to be expert in habits of mind. It means that you accept failures and admit mistakes. You're humble enough to ask help to your colleagues when you needed it. You embrace change and step outside your comfort zone.       As an aspiring modern teacher those characteristics, behaviors/practices that stated in the infographics is not easy to do. But for me having the heart in teaching will make it easy. Wihtout it, it will not be possible. B. Change your Words – Change your Mindset