EDUC Today, hosted by Jeric Peña, is a 30-minute weekly podcast that discusses and explains different educational issues affecting the teachers and students of today. From choosing your degree program to deciding whether to pursue a doctoral degree. This podcast is for everyone interested in becoming informed and educated on innovations and issues involving the academe.
Universal Kindergarten in the Philippines
Posted: April 2011In order to meet the Education for All 2015 goals, the Philippine Department of Education is making pre-school education (kindergarten) mandatory for five-year old children beginning this June. In this episode, the implementation of the universal kindergarten in the Philippines was discussed in detail. The different laws pertaining to pre-school education were also discussed alongside with the different problems that the government is facing with regards to the implementation of the universal kindergarten.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Library Etiquette
Posted: April 2011Jeric Peña delivered a talk on podcasting at iBlog7: The 7th Philippine Blogging Summit held at the University of the Philippines College of Law. Check out the PowerPoint presentation here.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Summer Classes for College Students
Posted: March 2011Summer Classes for College Students
Most people see summer classes as the term for delinquent students to retake courses they have failed during the previous terms, however this is not always the case. In fact, thinking that summer classes are only for delinquent students is an OLD belief. Nowadays, more college students are beginning to prefer taking summer classes over time at the beach, which is actually a great thing.
Why should you take summer classes?
There are many reasons why a college student takes summer classes. Here are some of the reasons:
- Summer classes allow students to take advance credit or extra credit.
- Summer classes allow students to make the most out of their vacations by being productive.
- Taking summer classes allows students to have lighter academic load in the succeeding terms.
- It allows students to earn their degrees earlier (or on time).
- It is a great opportunity for students to catch up with school, especially those who change majors or are taking double majors.
There are many reasons why a college student chooses not to summer classes. Here are some of the reasons:
- While the summer term is shorter than the regular semesters, meetings for each day are usually longer and are more often.
- The summer term can be very hectic for some.
- Some professors are quite demanding in terms of giving course requirements.
- Information overload.
- There is always a tendency for students to feel ‘burnout’.
- Less time (to no time at all) for summer escapades.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.'Waiting for Superman' and Philippine Public Education
Posted: March 2011Get to know what the documentary ‘Waiting for Superman’ is all about and the similar problems in the Philippine and the American public schools in this episode of EDUC Today.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Financial Management Tips for Students
Posted: February 2011Learn how you can manage your finances effectively as a student by listening to this episode of EDUC Today wherein Jeric Peña gave tips on how you can effectively and wisely manage your finances and on how you can save money along the way.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Education for All 2015
Posted: February 2011In the year 2000, 189 leaders from around the world met at the historic United Nations Millennium Summit in New York. The result of this meeting is a commitment, with a set deadline; 2015, which we now know the the Millennium Development Goals for 2015. We have 8 Millennium Development Goals for 2015 are:
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
- Achieve universal primary education.
- Promote gender equality and empower women.
- Reduce child mortality.
- Improve maternal health.
- Combat AIDS/HIV, malaria and other diseases.
- Ensure environmental sustainability.
- Develop a global partnership for development.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Distance Education for the Uninitiated (Part II)
Posted: January 2011Did you know that there’s such a thing as distance education? Are you curious on what is and how distance education work? Learn more about distance education, choosing the right distance education program and school, and on how to become a better distance learner in this episode.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.The Deal with Changing College Majors
Posted: January 2011Are you one of the many college students out there thinking about changing majors? It has been said that at least 50% of college students in the US change their majors at least once. Should you change college majors?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Time Management Tips for Students
Posted: January 2011Do you always cram? Are you often confused and puzzled on what should you be doing next? Is there no order in your student life? In this episode of EDUC Today, learn more about managing your time by creating and following a schedule.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.One Laptop Per Child
Posted: December 2010In the 23rd episode of EDUC Today, a weekly education podcast, host Jeric Peña discussed the following: Education News
- Hufftington Post – Ads Targetting NYC Private School Tuition Used To Sell Condoms
- Agency Spy – Condom Campaign’s Message: Babies Cost A Fortune!
- CNN – ‘Sociable Kidz’ program helps vulnerable children combat bullying
- Official Website of Sociable Kidz Program
- Associated Press – South Carolina teen sets himself on fire at high school, dies
- Manila Bulletin – DepEd launches laptop for every pupil program
- ABS-CBN News Online – Lubang Island schoolkids get own laptops
- Education Kindling (eKindling) Official Website
- Manila Bulletin – ‘Education Week’ focuses on youth empowerment
- Nilo Colinares, Ed.D. (Manila Bulletin) – The Teaching License
An audio podcast in MP3 format.RP Higher Education Budget Cut
Posted: December 2010In the 22nd episode of EDUC Today, host Jeric Peña continued last week’s discussion on the Education Budget Cuts happening in the Philippines. The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office has came up with a briefer on the Education and State Universities and Colleges Budget for 2011. The Education Briefer was discussed alongside with Kabataan Partylist’s Response to Aquino government lies about SUC budget cuts.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Education Budget Cuts
Posted: November 2010In the 21st episode of EDUC Today, a weekly education post, host Jeric Peña talked about the Education Budget Cuts in the Philippines, US, and UK. He also talked about an article entitled, “If We Were Serious About Educational Technology” by Scott McLeod.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Friday, 10th February 2012
