Using OPM to Teach economics

Using Original Pilipino Music to Teach EconomicsSharing Philippine Culture and Service-Learning using Digital Tools ( Social Media and Edu2.0)By Noel R. Buensuceso

Outline of Presentation

• Musical Influences• Challenges in Teaching and Learning• Digital Tools• LMS/Edu 2.0• Demo

Musical Influences

Beatles

John Travolta and Yoyoy Villame

Al Jarreau and Nonoy Zuniga

Eraserheads

Noel Cabangon and Joey Ayala

Challenges in Teaching and Learning

• Social Media Generation ( visual and auditory)• Multi-tasking• Short attention span• Cellphones and Ipod (other gadgets)• New teaching methodologies

Digital Tools

• Economic lessons in Facebook• Online gradebook ( Engrade.com)• Online book ( Online quiz, Powerpoint,

Summary, etc)• Videos from YouTube

Assessment

• Better performance of students• Feedback from students (SELS)

From Facebook to Edu 2.0

Ang Himig Natin

• Use of Original PilipinoMusic (OPM)

• Blogs: Basic message, ideaor themes expressed in thelyrics of the song related tocurrent lessons in economics