Great news for DepEd teachers and students! The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Microsoft to provide everyone with access to Microsoft 365 , a powerful suite of tools designed to enhance collaboration, learning, and productivity. Access the DepEd activation page here: https://aka.ms/DepEdM365ActivationKit This is fantastic news for anyone involved in the Philippine education system. Let's explore what Microsoft 365 offers and how you can activate your free account in just three easy steps! Unlocking a World of Collaboration and Productivity With Microsoft 365, you'll gain access to a variety of applications and features that will revolutionize the way you work and learn. Here's just a glimpse of what you can expect: Essential productivity tools: Download and install familiar applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel directly onto your devices. These go-to programs will empower you to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with e...
In a bold move that’s sparking both curiosity and concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has proposed a significant shift in the Philippine college curriculum. The suggestion? Transfer three general education subjects — Art Appreciation , Contemporary World , and Ethics —from college back to senior high school . While this may sound like a streamlining strategy, it raises crucial questions about academic depth, curriculum integrity, and the overall readiness of students for higher education. 📘 Rewriting the Academic Map: Why DepEd Wants These Subjects Back in SHS 🏫 The DepEd’s proposal is rooted in curriculum efficiency. According to Assistant Secretary Janir Datukan, these college-level general education subjects are already deeply embedded in the Grades 7 to 12 curriculum , particularly within subjects like Araling Panlipunan , GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct) , and Values Education . This overlap, he says, leads to redundancy , unnecessarily stretching out the coll...