Online NSPC and RSPC Conducted
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ICDCR 2021 GOES VIRTUAL
Online NSPC and RSPC Conducted
By: Rob Alarcio and Kiara Nonales
The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted its first online National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) from August 11 to August 13, 2021, while the Online Regional School Press Conference (RSPC) was a 3-day seminar which started on November 24, 2021, and ended last November 26, 2021, using the platform Zoom. Attendees got to participate in workshops, using the breakout session function of the meeting application.
The following activities were included in the RSPC: Editorial Cartooning, Orientation on The Search for The Outstanding Campus Journalism Project, Photojournalism, Documentary Film, Sports Writing, Mobile Journalism, Online Publication, Research On Campus Journalism, Infomercial, Development of Instructional Materials on Campus Journalism, News and Feature Writing, TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting, Editorial/Column Writing, Campus Journalism Vlog, and Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting.
Meanwhile, the following events were included in the NSPC: Documentary Film, Mobile Journalism, Online Publication, Development of Instructional Materials on Campus Journalism, Research on Campus Journalism, TV Scriptwriting and Broadcasting, Radio Scriptwriting and Broadcasting, Editorial Cartooning, Editorial and Column Writing, Infomercial, New and Feature Writing, Spirit Writing, Photojournalism, Orientation on the search for Outstanding Campus Journalism Project, and Campus Journalism Vlog.
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The following were the reactions and comments of the RSPC participants:
Meet The RSPC Participants
regarding to online RSPC and face - to - face RSPC," As long as young journalists can be satisfied with the knowledge they learn and, at the same time, be comfortable while learning, I think both are fine. However, both have problems that can interfere with the journey of journalism. Online RSPC-internet problems; F2F RSPC-cost of transportation and other necessities. So, I think both are just as fine, as long as the young journalists are satisfied. "
regarding the important lessons from the RSPC that can be applied to life, especially in today's times, "I joined the Online Publication category. One of the most important lessons I learned was how to manage the different apps that can be used to layout school papers. "
regarding to the benefits in joining RSPC and NSPC," The seminar workshop was intended to enhance my knowledge and skills in writing an informercial especially in the time of pandemic."
regarding the disadvantages of the seminar being conducted online, "The only disadvantage that I can think of is that when the speaker or your internet connection is weak, you won't be able to hear and understand clearly what the speaker is lecturing about."
regarding the outputs, "The task given to us was to apply the techniques to photographing a scene."
regarding the RSPC activities, "From what I remembered, we/us radio broadcasting students did not do any activities, which was both a relief and a disappointment. Making activities prove that we learned something and apply it to different scenarios, so I was a bit disappointed when we did not get a chance to join the activities. "
ICDCR 2021 GOES VIRTUAL
​By: Jeanelle Pascua and Jorunn Cuyo
The very first Online International Conference on Dance Research with the theme of “Presentation of Dance Researches” was held on February 18-20, 2021 through a virtual platform, supported by the Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Shirly Halili-Cruz, together with the Deputy Executive Director of the NCCA, Marichu Tellano.
Dance enthusiasts, instructors and Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health (MAPEH) teachers took part in the seminar and were introduced to the different cultural dances of the other countries so they would be more aware of what dances the communities have. MAPEH educators from Urdaneta City National Highschool attended and said that they were tasked to do a video as an output. Amadeo Tabion, a teacher in UCNHS said, “When you are going to compare it in a real scenario wherein, we are performing while we follow the steps by those who are demonstrating it, it is harder to follow the steps when you’re just watching it on a screen, like laptop or cellphone, you won’t be able to see the details well.”
The International Conference on Dance Research (IDDCR) Seminar aims to show the importance and value of different dances in different countries and this event’s objective is to discuss the recent trends in dance education, as well as the challenges they have faced and the solutions they have provided. According to Amadeo Tabion, a MAPEH teacher in UCNHS who also attended this seminar, the conference was successfully conducted, and they enjoyed watching and learning the different dances that are new to them since they were only familiar of the dances here in the Philippines, the different folk dances, and with the international dance conference, they were able to enjoy, comprehend and appreciate the dances and cultures from different countries. The seminar was a success, and all the participants of this seminar were given a certificate of participation after they sent their outputs.