Thesis 0: Information System of the Biography and Selected Literaray Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

STI College – Calamba

INFORMATION SYSTEM OF THE BIOGRAPHY AND SELECTED LITERARY COMPOSITIONS OF JOSE RIZAL

FOR STI COLLEGE CALAMBA

A Thesis Proposal Presented to STI – College Calamba

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

by:

Gacusana, Editha D. Salazar, May Ann B.

Tiongson, Jannelle Dianne A. Zamora, Carlo T.

Mr. Leonard Anthony P. Arcilla Thesis Adviser

October 2008


ADVISER’S RECOMMENDATION SHEET

This Thesis Proposal entitled

Information System of the Biography and Selected Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal

for STI College Calamba

by:



And submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree has been examined

and is recommended for acceptance and approval

___________________________ Mr. Leonard Anthony P. Arcilla

Thesis Adviser

October 2008


THESIS COORDINATOR AND DEAN’S

ACCEPTANCE SHEET




After having been recommended and approved is hereby accepted

by the Information Technology Department of STI College – Calamba

___________________________ Dr. Ma. Emmalyn A.V. Capuno

Thesis Coordinator

___________________________ Ms. Griselda Gutierrez

Dean

October 2008


PANEL’S APPROVAL SHEET




developed by:



after having been presented is hereby approved by the following members of the panel

___________________________ ___________________________

Ms. Griselda Gutierrez Engr. Dennis de Padua March 2008 March 2008

___________________________ Dr. Ma. Emmalyn A.V. Capuno

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i Adviser’s Recommendation Sheet ii Thesis Coordinator and Dean’s Acceptance Sheet iii Panel’s Approval Sheet iv Table of Contents v List of Appendices vi List of Tables vii List of Figures viii

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Problem 1 – 1 1.2 Overview of the Current State of Technology 1 – 7 1.3 Project Rationale 1 – 9

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Problem Statement 2 – 1 2.2 Proposed Research Project 2 – 4

2.2.1 General Objective 2 – 4 2.2.2 Specific Objectives 2 – 5 2.2.3 Scope and Limitations 2 – 7 2.2.4 Methodology 2 – 12

3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3.1 Calendar of Activities 3 – 1 3.1.1 Description of Activities 3 – 1 3.1.2 Gantt Chart of Activities 3 – 3

3.2 Resources 3 – 5 3.2.1 Hardware 3 – 5 3.2.2 Software 3 – 6

4. APPENDIX

4.1 References 4 – 1 4.2 Resource Persons 4 – 3 4.3 Personal Technical Vitae 4 – 3

Appendices

APPENDICES Appendix A. Work Assignment A – 1 Appendix B. Request Letters B.1 - Request Letter for Libraries B – 1 B.2 - Request Letter for STI College Calamba’s Administrator B – 2 Appendix C. Questionnaires C.1 - Transcript of Interview Questionnaire (Professors) C – 1 C.2 - Transcript of Interview Questionnaire (Students) C – 2 C.3 - Survey Questionnaire C – 3 Appendix D. Transcripts of Interview D.1 - Transcripts of Interview of STI Calamba’s Professors D – 1 D.2 - Transcripts of Interview of STI Calamba’s Students D – 5 Appendix E. Sample Survey Form E – 1 Appendix F. Survey Results F – 1 Appendix G. Sample Courseware of the course, “JPRIZAL: The Life G – 1

and Works of Jose Rizal” throughout the semester Appendix H. Course Outline H – 1 Appendix I. Front Pages I.1 - Front Page of the Textbook to be utilized I – 1

by the proponents I.2 - Front Pages of the Reference Books to be utilized I – 2

by the proponents

Appendix J. Hierarchy Input Process Output‘s (HIPO’s) J.1 - HIPO of the Proposed System for User Admin J – 1 J.2 - HIPO of the Proposed System for User Guest J – 8 Appendix K. Data Flow Diagrams (DFD’s) K.1 - DFD of the Current System K – 1 K.2 - DFD of the Proposed System K – 2 Appendix L. Entity Relationship Diagram’s (ERD’s) L.1 - ERD of the Current System L – 1 L.2 - ERD of the Proposed System L – 2 Appendix M. Proponents’ Journal M – 1

LIST OF TABLES Table F – 1 Printed Reading Materials vs. Computerized Reading Materials F – 2

Table F – 2 Kinds of Printed Reading Materials Respondents F – 3

Frequently Read

Table F – 3 Kinds of Computerized Reading Materials Respondents F – 4 Frequently Reads

Table F – 4 Factors that catch the Respondents’ attention most F – 4 Table F – 5 Respondents’ reactions to those reading materials F – 5 Table F – 6 Printed Reading Materials vs. Computerized Reading Materials F – 6

according to its Effectivity to Respondents

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2 – 1 Systems Development Life Cycle Model 2 – 13 Figure F – 1 Respondents’ Ratio F – 1 Figure J – 1 Hierarchy Input Process Output (HIPO) J – 1

of the Proposed System for User Admin Figure J – 2 Log-in Module J – 2 Figure J – 3 File Maintenance J – 2 Figure J – 4 Biography J – 3 Figure J – 5 Literary Compositions J – 4 Figure J – 6 Gallery J – 4 Figure J – 7 Interactivity J – 5 Figure J – 8 Glossary J – 5 Figure J – 9 Search Engine J – 6 Figure J – 10 Password Settings J – 7 Figure J – 11 Hierarchy Input Process Output (HIPO) J – 8

of the Proposed System for User Guest Figure J – 12 Log-In Module J – 8 Figure J – 13 Biography J – 9 Figure J – 14 Literary Compositions J – 10 Figure J – 15 Gallery J – 10 Figure J – 16 Interactivity J – 11 Figure J – 17 Glossary J – 11 Figure J – 18 Search Engine J – 12 Figure K – 1 Data Flow Diagram (DFD) of the Current System K – 1 Figure K – 2 Data Flow Diagram (DFD) of the Proposed System K – 2 Figure L – 1 Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) L – 1

of the Current System Figure L – 2 Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) L – 2

of the Proposed System

CHAPTER 1

Information System of the Biography and Selected 1 - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Problem

The study of information systems originated as a sub-discipline of

computer science, in an attempt to understand and rationalize the

management of technology within organizations. It has matured into a

major field of management, which is increasingly being emphasized as an

important area of research in management studies, and is taught by all

major universities and business schools around the world. [WIKI2008]

An Information System (IS) is the system of persons, data records

and activities that process the data and information in a given

organization, including manual or automated processes. Usually, the term

is used erroneously as a synonym for computer-based information

systems, which is only the Information Technology component of an

Information System. The computer-based Information System is a field of

study for Information Technology (IT); however, this should hardly be

treated apart from the bigger Information System that they are always

involved in. [WIKI2008]

Learning Theory, a common definition of learning is a process that

brings together cognitive, emotional, and enviromental influences and

experiences for acquiring, enhancing, or making changes in one's

knowledge, skills, values, and world views (Illeris,2000;Ormorod, 1995).


Learning as a process focuses in what happens when the learning takes

place. Explanations of what happens are called learning theories. A

learning theory is an attempt to describe how people and animals learn,

thereby helping us understand the inherently complex process of learning.

Learning theories have two chief values according to Hill(2002). One is in

providing us with vocabulary and a conceptual framework for interpreting

the examples of learning that we observe. The other is in suggesting where

to look for solutions to practical problems. The theories do not give us

solutions, but they do direct our attention to those variables that are crucial

in finding solutions. [WIKI2008]

Behavorism as a theory was most developed by B. F. Skinner. It

loosely includes the work of such people as Thorndike, Tolman, Guthrie,

and Hull. What characterizes these investigators is their underlying

assumptions about the process of learning. In essence, three basic

assumptions are held to be true. First, learning is manifested by a change

in behavior. Second, the environment shapes behavior. And third the

principles of contiguity (how close in time two events must be for a bond

to be performed ) and reinforcement (any means of increasing the

likelihood that an event will be repeated ) are central to explaining the

learning process. For behaviorism, learning is the acquisition of new

behavior through conditioning. [WIKI2008]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning


Constructivism views learning as a process in which the learner

actively constructs or builds new ideas or concepts based upon current and

past knowledge. In other words, "learning involves constructing one's own

knowledge from one's own experiences." Constructivist learning,

therefore, is a very personal endeavor, whereby internalized concepts,

rules, and general principles may consequently be applied in a practical

real-world context. This is also known as social constructivism (see social

constructivism). Social constructivists posits that knowledge is constructed

when individuals engage socially in talk and activity about shared

problems or tasks. Learning is seen as the process by which individuals

are introduced to a culture by more skilled members"(Driver et al., 1994)

Constructivism itself has many variations, such as Active learning,

discovery learning, and knowledge building. Regardless of the variety,

constructivism promotes a student's free exploration within a given

framework or structure. The teacher acts as a facilitator who encourages

students to discover principles for themselves and to construct knowledge

by working to solve realistic problems. Aspects of constructivism can be

found in self-directed learning, transformational learning,experiential

learning, situated cognition, and reflective practice. [WIKI2008]

Multimedia learning is the common name used to describe a the

“Cognitive theory of Multimedia learning” (Mayer and Moreno, 1998;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Constructivism_(Learning_Theory)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Constructivism_(Learning_Theory)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_learning

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discovery_learning

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge_building


Moreno and Mayer, 1999; Mayer, 2001). This theory encompasses several

principles of learning with multimedia. [WIKI2008]

“JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal” is one of the

courses offered by STI College Calamba for students taking up Bachelor’s

Degree courses. Through the years, instructors used the same techniques

and teaching materials as their references.

Class discussion, books, manuals or course wares, quizzes or

comprehension checks are the manifestation of these techniques. Written

materials such as books are the main material in teaching the lesson.

Normally, the school is providing pre-determined acetates and courseware

to guide the instructor. Both of these are school property. Therefore,

students are not authorized to borrow them.

In addition, manuals and textbooks present inadequate information.

Thus, students would be forced to locate other books which may offer

more information.

For example, coming from the foil in one of the lectures in the

course, Systems Analysis and Design, “Attributes contain qualities and

capabilities not found in the individual elements.” The sentence is

incorrect; it should be “Attributes contain qualities and capabilities found

in the individual elements.” The word “not” should be eliminated.

Another example is, coming from the foil in one of the lectures in

the course, Computer Networks, “POTS…permits voice conversation and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia


digital transmission with the aid of a Modem. Also referred to as PSTN or

Public Switched Telephone Network. ”. The acronym for POTS was not

defined while the acronym for PSTN was determined. What of for

example, the instructor does not know the acronym for POTS and a certain

student asked for its acronym? This is an example of inadequate

information.

Students are loaded with different researches. Like for example, a

certain student wants to search about Jose Rizal, he or she has two main

options: Internet Research or Library Research. Internet research is indeed

the fastest way to get instant researches while the Library Research is

more of time-consuming and laborious.

Information System of the Biography and Selected Literary

Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba is a proposed

system software that will encapsulate Jose Rizal’s life and selected literary

works. It will utilize multiple media types and animations to make

learning and teaching entertaining and fun. Its main objective is to design

and develop an Information System pertaining to Jose Rizal’s life and

selected literary works that would serve as an alternative tool in teaching

the course, “JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal”. The system

includes the following: BIOGRAPHY Section, which will narrate Jose

Rizal’s personal background; LITERARY COMPOSITIONS Section,

which will categorize Jose Rizal’s literary works into five areas: Novel,

Essay, Articles, Books and Poems; GALLERY Section, which will display


the multiple media presented in the previous sections; INTERACTIVITY

Section, which will check the comprehension of the user; GLOSSARY

Section, which will list all the terminologies presented in the previous

sections and its definition; SEARCH FUNCTION Section, which will

enable the user to search easily their desired topic; ABOUT US Section,

which will display the proponents’ identification and the system’s

copyright.

The system is mainly designed for the students and faculty of STI

College Calamba. The existing system uses a manual way of teaching

which utilizes courseware, manuals, handouts, textbooks, etc.; it is proven

effective but may also incur deficiencies.

Through the utilization of the proposed system, those problems

encountered using the existing system could be solved. Instructors will

stop worrying about the possibly incorrect and inadequate information

presented by manuals, because the proposed system will ensure the users

the integrity of the information to be presented. Students will not need to

look for several references, thus consuming less time in research about

Jose Rizal’s life and works. Via the proposed system, it will be more

convenient for the students to search in an all-in-one module that will

provide the information they needed. (See Chapter 2 Section 2.2.3)


1.2 Overview of the Current State of Technology

A thesis entitled, “Ugnayang Tulong sa Pilipinas Employees

Information System” by Runilo Dimaculangan and Sherry Aguete of STI

College Calamba last October 2001, aimed for the development of a

computerized employee information system for Ugnayang Tulong sa

Pilipinas Foundation Inc. The said institution acts as the Philippine

Chapter of the Foundation for Aid of the Philippines (FAPI). It aims to

educate and harness the growing awareness and appreciation among

Filipinos here and abroad of their strengths, capabilities and resources

through their projects such as community based programs. With the

computerization of the foundation’s employees’ information system, tasks

that require access to file concerning employees’ personal information get

done much faster and easier with the use of a computerized database.

[DIMA2001].

The proposed system aims to provide an Information System about

Jose Rizal’s life and selected literary works for STI College Calamba. It

will serve as a reference material for students in their research. Since it is

computerized, it will quicken the research. Students will not need to

rewrite or photocopy what is written on textbooks; they can simply copy

the information directly into any word processing program.


The February 2005 thesis made by Abdul Johary L Bandrang and

his teammates of STI College Calamba, entitled “Computer Aided

Instruction in Biology”, was designed and developed for the nursing

students, researchers and those people who are related in the field of

Biology in order to provide computerized lessons that makes learning fun

and convenient. The study uses computer for tutorial sequences in

presenting drills and exercises. It also provides attractive features like

colorful graphics and interactive interface. [BAND2005]

The proposed system provides computerized information system

regarding Jose Rizal’s life and selected literary works. Like a Computer

Aided Instruction (CAI), the proposed system is designed for information

dissemination. It will also utilize interactivities to ease the user’s boredom.

In the thesis made by Michael A. Brobio and his group mates last

March 2003 of STI College Calamba entitled, “Computer Aided

Instruction of the Anatomy of the Human Body”, the developers aimed to

have and promote more comprehensive and easy to understand CAI in the

delivery of lectures in the anatomy of the human body. The conventional

manner of teaching is proven effective but tedious, time consuming and

sometimes the discussion is too fast that it is not easy for students to

comprehend and understand. [BROB2008]

The proposed system will also be concerned with the promotion of

Information Systems to be utilized in teaching and researching. It also


addresses the problems encountered by this system like for example, the

tediousness brought by the conventional manner of teaching. Through the

incorporation of images, sound clips, video clips and animations, this

could be lessened.

1.3 Project Rationale

The system entitled, Information System of the Biography and

Selected Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

will be of great significance to the following:

JPRIZAL Instructors

The system will serve as an alternative tool for teaching the

course, “JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal”. Instructors

could not anymore make use of printed manuals to support their

discussion but they can make use of the system itself in presenting

the lesson. In addition, quizzes are provided by the system. It is not

compulsory which means that the user could take the quiz whether

or not he or she did not read the topics.

Students

Students could make use of the system for their class

discussions and future researches. Class discussion, in a way that


they can make an advance reading so that by the time it is being

discussed, they can participate. Future researches, in a way that the

system could serve as a reference material for their future

researches about Jose Rizal.

Future Researchers

The system is not only limited to the students enrolled in

the course, JPRIZAL but also to other students who have

researches and are interested about Jose Rizal.

STI College Calamba

The system will prove that the school is capable of

producing competent and adept students in the field of Information

and Communications Technology.

The Proponents

The Information System will serve as the culmination of

the proponents’ study all throughout freshman years up to senior

ones. Not only in programming skills are the proponents tested but

also in their oral and written communications skills. Moreover,

group collaboration and teamwork will be developed all

throughout the development of the system.

CHAPTER 2


2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Problem Statement

How to design, develop, and implement an Information System

that will encapsulate Jose Rizal’s biography and selected literary

compositions which will serve as a supplementary tool to assist the

teachers and students in teaching and learning the course, “JPRIZAL: The

Life and Works of Jose Rizal”?

Typically, teaching and learning about a certain person is not only

focused on his personal background but also on other aspects, especially

if you are dealing with prominent personalities. Rizal is the Philippine

National Hero; in addition to his biography, his literary compositions

must be explored as well. Thus, an all-in-one system as a supplementary

tool to teaching and learning the course, JPRIZAL, will be an effective

material.

Specifically, the study aims to address the following:

• How to design a module that will make learning about Jose Rizal’s

life and selected literary works more entertaining and enjoyable?


According to the survey conducted, 61% of the respondents agreed

that the factors that caught their attention most are the multiple media

types such as images, sounds and videos. The proponents concluded that

with that multimedia packaged in a system, it will be interesting for the

students at the same time educational.

• How to produce a module that will promote Jose Rizal’s biography

and literary compositions?

Books are intended for information dissemination. These printed

materials make promotion and distribution of information possible. At

present, computers can do the same thing as books. If books have Mr.

Webster, computers have Online and Offline dictionaries; if books have

Collier Encyclopedia, computers have Yahoo! News and MSN News; if

books have “Jose Rizal: Life, Works and Writings of a Genius, Writer,

Scientist and national Hero”, computers have “Information System of the

Biography and the Selected literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI

College Calamba”. Books have the same level as computers. They only

differ in the manner of presentation. Books bear small characters on it

with black and white (sometimes) colorful images. The same with

computers but have additional features like the incorporation of multiple

media types such as text, images, sound and video clips wherein books


cannot support. Furthermore, manual books like electronic computers

have the same level of information promotion and distribution.

• How to design a module that will be beneficial to the students and

faculty of STI College Calamba?

“JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal” is one of the

courses being offered for the students taking up Bachelor’s Degree

courses.

For instructors, the goal is to disseminate information to their

students. To perform this effectively, instructors use various approaches to

present a particular topic. Normally, instructors would present a certain

topic using the traditional way. Talking in front, discussing everything in

class, giving quizzes after the discussion, etc. are the manifestations of

being traditional. It is therefore not surprising if students would lose

interest in listening. This is one of the major problems of instructors: how

to keep their students’ attention and interest.

For the students, it is important to understand the lesson well

enough for them to pass the subject. This is done through the aid of their

instructors. If the instructors use a new innovation, students will surely be

interested and attentive in learning the subject.


2.2 Proposed Research Project

2.2.1 General Objective

The main objective of this project is to design, develop and

implement an Information System pertaining to Jose Rizal’s life

and selected literary works which is for the students and faculty of

STI College Calamba that would serve as a supplementary tool in

teaching and learning the course, JPRIZAL: The Life and Works

of Jose Rizal.

The proposed system will serve as a supplementary tool for

teaching and learning the course, JPRIZAL. In order to improve

the manner of teaching, an automated learning system will be

designed. Unlike the traditional way, it will be entertaining and

enjoyable teaching and learning JPRIZAL since it will be

presented in an interactive manner by the use of this system.

Faculty, most especially students of STI College Calamba will

benefit from it; since, it will be more convenient for them teaching

and learning the subject.


2.2.2 Specific Objectives

Specifically, the proponents aim for the following:

• To design a module that will make learning about Jose

Rizal’s biography and selected literary compositions more

entertaining and enjoyable through the incorporation of multimedia

in the system.

From the survey, 28% of the respondents agreed that they

found the reading materials entertaining and enjoyable. By

incorporating multiple media types such as wonderful images,

precise documents, audible sound clips, clear video clips, well-

done animations, etc., it will be an attractive and a catchy one.

Thus, boredom of the user can be lessened.

• To produce a module that will promote Jose Rizal’s

biography and selected literary compositions.

Jose Rizal is a prominent person making him popular. Sad

to state, nowadays, students would define him as the Philippine

National Hero only. Other than that, like major and minor details

are sometimes forgotten. Even though there are books that provide


necessary and basic information, still it is inadequate. Another

option is by the use of an Information System that will promote

Jose Rizal’s life and selected works in a more convenient way than

textbooks. By the use of the system, it will be easy for students and

the instructors to gather information in computer related form.

Besides, by means of size, textbooks are bulky. Unlike software

that could be place in a portable size Flash Drives or Compact

Disks which you can access anytime you want.

• To design an educational module about the course

JPRIZAL, for the students and faculty of STI College Calamba.

The system will serve as a supplementary tool in teaching

the course JPRIZAL. The reference materials, techniques or

strategies utilized by the instructors were consolidated in an

interactive manner. The manner on how instructors present their

lessons will also be applied like in class discussions. But through

the aid of the system, it is not anymore monotonous and dull,

rather interactive and entertaining. In addition to, the system is not

only limited to the students taking JPRIZAL but also to the future

researchers as well.


2.2.3 Scope and Limitation

The following will be the scope of the system:

1. Incorporation of multimedia and animations in the system

For the proposed system to be an attractive and a catchy

one, the proponents will include multiple media types such as

images, text, video clips.

2. The textbook that will be utilized by the proponents is

“Rizal (Without the Overcoat)” by Ambeth Ocampo.

3. The following will be the reference books that will be

utilized by the proponents. These will serve as additional

reference materials wherein the proponents could get

additional information in it.

a. Jose P. Rizal (Inspirasyon sa Bagong Milenyo) by

Carmelita S. Lorenzo, et. al

b. Rizal’s Boyhood by Isidro Panlasigui

c. Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings by Capino Gonzales

Pineda

d. Jose Rizal’s Immortal Legacy by Florencio Rivera


e. Jose Rizal (Pinakadakilang Bayaning Pilipino) Gabay

sa Kursong Rizal by Luisito San Valentin and Reynaldo

Aguilar

f. Jose Rizal (Buhay, Mga Gawa at mga Sinulat ng Isang

Henyo, Manunulat, Siyentipiko at Pambansang Bayani)

by Gregorio F. Zaide and Sonia M. Zaide

4. File Maintenance

Transaction such as adding, opening, creating, saving and

printing of information is included in the system. Only the

authorized personnel are allowed to add and update necessary

information.

5. Topics

a. BIOGRAPHY

Jose Rizal’s background would be presented in this

section. It is subdivided into five categories: Personal

Background, Childhood Years, Exploration, Love Life, and

Farewell Years. Rizal’s life will be divided according to the

five areas. Clicking those topic links will load another

screen that is composed of the topics included in the main

menus. Images will support the details.


b. LITERARY COMPOSITIONS

Jose Rizal’s selected literary works will be

categorized into five areas: Novels, Essays, Articles, Books

and Poems.

6. Modules

a. GALLERY

Images and Video Clips are the sections of this

page. The images, sound clips and video clips presented in

the “Biography” and “Literary Compositions” sections will

be exhibited in this area. A brief description about the

specific media will also be displayed to support it.

b. INTERACTIVITY

This part will serve as the comprehension check up

of the system. The quiz will be subdivided into three areas:

Life, Works and Combination are the main categories.

Users will have a choice in taking the quiz; they can focus

in one area only. Moreover, this section is optional. Thus,

the user has the option to take it or not.


c. GLOSSARY

This will serve as the electronic dictionary of the

system. Like a dictionary, it will list down alphabetically

all the terminologies and its definition that were discussed

in the Biography and Literary Compositions sections.

d. SEARCH ENGINE

In order to quicken the search for a particular topic,

the system will utilize a search engine wherein the user

could just type a word and after it has been inputted, the

system will generate a list of topics related to the keyword.

This feature will also include an “advanced search” option

wherein the user could refine the search by manipulating

the Biography, Works, Pictures, Video or Documents Field.

e. SECURITY

There will be two user levels: Administrator and

Guest. The former has the full power to manipulate the

system while the latter has limited capabilities such as

viewing the system only. Transactions such as File

Maintaining and User Maintaining is prohibited; only the

Administrator can perform it.


7. Generation of Reports

The system will be generating reports monthly regarding

the Administrator’s Maintenance. It will display in the report how

many literary compositions were added and updated.

The following will be the limitations of the system:

1. In the Gallery Section, some images were presented in

black and white since those were scanned from the books;

thus, some may appear unclear. However, other images

were uploaded from different references which are colored.

2. In the Interactivity Section, tracking of user’s progress

report will not be included. Meaning, the system will not

monitor the user’s assessment or performance regarding

the topics.

2.2.4 Methodology

In order to make up a fully functional and complete system,

there should be steps or guidelines that must be followed. The

proponents will use the Waterfall or the Systems Development Life

Cycle (SDLC) Model as a framework in developing the system. It

describes how the information progresses from the time of its


conception until its utilization. The good thing about the model is that

you can go back to the previous phases if there is additional

information. Since it is a cycle, the implementation and utilization

process just iterates. The proponents will utilize SDLC since it is best

suitable in developing and implementing the system.

The SDLC Model is defined by the US Department of Justice

as a software development process, although it is also a distinct

process independent of software or other information technology

considerations. It is used by a system analyst to develop an

information system including requirements, validation, training, and

user ownership through investigation, analysis, design,

implementation, and maintenance. SDLC is also known as Information

Systems Development or Application Development. Following the

SDLC should result in a high quality system that meets or exceeds

customer expectations, within time and cost estimates, works

effectively in the current and planned information technology

infrastructure, and is cheap to maintain and cost-effective to enhance.

[WIKI2008]

Planning Phase


Requirements Determination

Phase

Analysis Phase

Design Phase

Implementation Phase

Maintenance Phase


Figure 2 – 1. Systems Development Life Cycle Model

Planning Phase

Planning Phase is the first step of the cycle. It is here where

the plans for creating an information system were established.

The proponents will identify what kind of system to be

developed and it is an Information System of the Life and Selected

Literary Works of Jose Rizal. The scope and limitations of the system

will also be identified in this phase. Objectives will also be settled to

know the goals of the system.

Requirements Determination Phase

Requirements Determination Phase is also significant

because it is where the data gathering techniques are implemented

such as researches, survey, interview, observation, etc.

In order to determine the requirements of the system, the

proponents will conduct some data gathering techniques. Below are

the lists of activities:

Observation


Through observation, the proponents will identify the

problem of the host company, which is STI College Calamba. The

proponents will observe the teaching strategy of the instructors in

teaching JPRIZAL also the reactions of the students will be kept.

Library and Internet Researches

Books and the Internet are good combination of research.

Since, one can fill up the missing of the other. The proponent will

make use of various books in inputting the information needed in

the system. Same with the Internet, which can provide a brief

description as summary of the information presented in books.

Interview

Observation is not enough, so the proponents will conduct

an interview with the professors of STI College Calamba who are

currently handling the subject. Interviews will also be conducted

with students who are currently taking up, as well as those who are

not, JPRIZAL, in order to compare the results. (See Appendix D)

Survey

The proponents conducted a survey in order to find out the

real world situation. The information that will be presented was all

based upon the survey’s findings. (See Appendix F)


References such as courseware or manuals will be utilized by

the system in order to identify the topics to be discussed in the

subject. (See Appendix H)

Analysis Phase

During this phase, the requirements that will be gathered

by the proponents will be analyzed in order to come upon an initial

design of the system. The scope and limitations of the system will also

be analyzed. The proponents will ensure that the identified scope and

limitations are satisfied. The objective of the system will also be

analyzed for the proponents to identify if the system will satisfy the

requirements of the host company. (See Appendix K.1)

Design Phase

In this phase, the technical blue print of the system is

created. The proponents will design the technical architecture of the

system. Also, a preliminary design about the general capabilities of the

system will also be drafted. Finally, the proponents will decide what

kind of programming language to utilize and what kind of database

management system to use for storing information. (See Appendix K.2

and Appendix L.2)


Implementation Phase

During this phase, the draft of the system will be coded.

The system will be tested and implemented in order to determine if it

complied with the system’s objectives. The system will be tested by

several users in order to collect feedbacks regarding the system. The

process will be repeated until the system meets the user’s specification

and requirements.

Maintenance Phase

Maintenance phase is the ongoing process of the system.

Keeping the system up to date with the changes in the information and

ensuring it meets the goals of the beneficiary by building a help desk

to support the system users. Poor design and specification of the

system will lead to high maintenance and upkeep. The system will

ensure the user that it will provide up-to-date information and user-

friendly environment.

CHAPTER 3


3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3.1 Calendar of Activities

3.1.1 Description of Activities

Initially, the proponents planned a concrete topic. In order

to make it happen, several data gathering techniques were

executed. Library and Internet researches were very helpful in

conducting this study. Due to these, the proponents identified what

are those existing systems already; thus, eliminating duplication. In

the initial months, orientations with thesis adviser and coordinator

were held. It is then that there were several discussions regarding

the proposal title. Along the way, the proponents were already

drafting the initial chapters of the documentation. Various group

meetings and individual tasks were assigned, thus it is easy to

brainstorm the topic. Moreover, in the third month, chapter 1 and

other miscellaneous pages were drafted, reused and submitted.

These were made possible via interviews and surveys conducted.

At present, researches, group meetings, individual assignments,

communication with thesis coordinator and advisers are still on

going. In the future, the proponents will already draft the initial

designs of the system and of the databases. On or before July, the

proponents will have a 25% to 30% of the software already

working. The proponents also foresee that by the end of October

almost 50% to 70%of the project will be completed and by

December 2008, the system will be 100% operational and is for

testing already.


Information System of the Biography and Selected 3-3 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba


3.2 Resources

3.2.1 Hardware

The following peripherals will be utilized by the proponents in

developing the proposed system:

• CPU

Intel Pentium III or higher

Processor’s Speed: 600 MHz

Motherboard

Hard Disk Space: At least 1 GB

Sound Card

Video Card: 64 MB or higher

Operating System – Microsoft® Windows XP is

recommended.

• Other Peripherals

Colored Monitor – 1024 x 768 screen resolution

Keyboard

Mouse

Speaker or Headset

Removable Drives (installer)


3.2.2 Software

The following programs will be utilized by the proponents in

developing the proposed system:

• Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 – The software will be

developed using this programming language.

• Microsoft Office Access 2003 – this software will store the

information needed in the proposed system.

• Macromedia Flash 8 – animations will be done using this

software.

• Macromedia Flash Player – for Macromedia Flash 8 to

run

• Adobe Photoshop – The images that will be included in

the software will be edited using this software.

• Ulead Audio Editor – Sound effects will be recorded

using this software.

CHAPTER 4


4.0 APPENDIX

4.1 References

Reference Books

[LORE2000] Lorenzo, Carmelita S. et. Al. Jose P. Rizal

(Inspirasyon sa Bagong Milenyo). (2000). Makati

City: Grandwater Publications and Research

Corporation.

[PANL1950] Panlasigui, Isidro. Rizal’s Boyhood. (1950).

Advocate Book Supply.

[PINE1977] Pineda, Capino Gonzales. Rial’s Life, Works and

Writings. (1977). Quezon City: JMC Press, Inc.

[RIVE1997] Rivera, Florencio. Jose Rizal’s Immortal Legacy.

(1997). San Juan City: MG Reprographics, Inc.

[SANV2002] San Valentin, Luisito and Aguilar, Reynaldo. Jose

Rizal (Pinakadakilang Bayaning Pilipino) Gabay sa

Kursong Rizal. (2002). Makati City: Grandwater

Publications and Research Corporation.

[ZAID1999] Zaide, GregorioF and Zaide, Sonia M. Jose Rizal

(Buhay, Mga Gawa at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo,

Manunulat, Siyentipiko at Pambansang Bayani). (1999).

All Nations Publishing Co. Inc,.


Textbook

[OCAM2000] Ocampo, Ambeth R. Rizal (Without the Overcoat).

(2000). Pasig City: AnVil Publishing Inc.

Undergraduate Theses

[BAND2005] Bandrang, Johary L. et. al. Computer-Aided

Instruction in Biology. (2005). STI College

Calamba

[BROB2003] Brobio, Michael A. et. al. Computer-Aided

Instruction of the Anatomy of the Human Body.

(2003). STI College Calamba

[DIMA2001] Dimaculangan, Runilo and Aguete Sherry.

Ugnayang Tulong sa Pilipinas employees

Information System. (2001). STI College Calamba

World Wide Web

[WIKI2008] Wikipedia Encyclopedia (2008). ‘Wikipedia

Encyclopedia – The free encyclopedia’.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Systems

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_Development_Life_Cycle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Systems

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_Development_Life_Cycle


4.2 Resource Persons

Mr. Ricardo Negrillo

Faculty

General Education Department

Systems Technology Institute

[email protected]

0928 – 975 – 5485

Mr. Leo Gelisan

Faculty

General Education Department

Systems Technology Institute

0917 – 250 – 6305

4.3 Personal Technical Vitae

(Please see the last pages.)

mailto:[email protected]

APPENDIX A

Information System of the Biography and Selected A - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix A. Work Assignment Editha D. Gacusana Documentation Researcher Systems Coding and Design May Ann B. Salazar Researcher Writer Interviewer Survey Conductor Data Tabulator Systems Coding and Design Jannelle Dianne B. Tiongson Documentation

Researcher Writer Encoder Survey Conductor

Systems Coding and Design Carlo T. Zamora Researcher

Writer Encoder Cameraman Data Tabulator

Systems Coding and Design

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C

Information System of the Biography and Selected C- 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix C.1. Transcript of Interview Questionnaire (Professors)

Set A

1. How long have you been a teacher? 2. As a teacher, what are your ways in presenting your lesson to your students? 3. Do you think it is effective to your students? 4. If yes, cite some manifestations. 5. If no, what do you think are the reasons? 6. At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as

Powerpoint presentations, Computer-Aided Instructions, Information Systems, etc. Have you tried those ways?

7. If yes, what are your initial reactions? 8. If no, why?

Set B

1. How long have you been teaching, JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal? 2. During that period of time, what are your teaching strategies in presenting the

subject to your students? 3. Does the school provide necessary equipments for you? 4. If yes, what are those? 5. If yes, what are those? 6. Nowadays, do you think that providing a system about Jose Rizal’s Life and

selected Literary Works will be an effective tool for information dissemination? Why?

7. Thank you for your time, sir!


Appendix C.2. Transcript of Interview Questionnaire (Students)

Set A

1. As a students, can you cite some examples on how professors present their lessons?

2. Do you think those ways are effective for you? 3. Cite some justifications. 4. At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as

Powerpoint presentations, Computer-Aided Instructions, Information Systems, etc. Have you tried those ways?

5. Do you think that using these innovations in teaching will make learning more fun and entertaining?

Set B

1. Do you know Jose Rizal? 2. Could you describe him? 3. Do you think learning about Jose Rizal is interesting and fun? 4. Why? 5. If you would be asked to make a research about him, how would you do it? What

are your means? 6. Do you think that providing a module about Jose Rizal’s Life and selected

Literary Works in a single package in an interactive manner will be an effective tool for teaching and learning?

7. Why? 8. Thank you for your time Sir!


Appendix C.3. Questionnaire

Name (Optional): __________________________ Date: _____________ Course and Section: ________________________ Instructions: Please encircle the letter corresponding to your answer. You may have two

answers only. 1. Which kind of reading materials do you prefer to read?

a. Printed materials (e.g. textbooks, newspapers, etc.) b. Computerized or electronic materials (e.g. online encyclopedia, tutorials) c. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

If your answer is a, answer no. 2 2. Which kind of printed reading materials do you likely to read?

a. English pocketbooks b. Colorful magazines c. Educational textbooks d. Entertaining comic books (e.g. W.i.t.c.h for girls and K-Zone for boys) e. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

If your answer is b, answer no. 3. 3. Which kind of computerized reading materials do you likely to read?

a. Electronic tutorials like the one in OPT b. Electronic materials (e.g. Encarta encyclopedia, electronic newspapers c. Stories about your favorite artist (s) / movie, etc. d. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

4. What factor catches your attention most?

a. images, sounds, video clips b. the story itself (for comic books) c. the information being disseminated (for textbooks) d. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

5. How do you find reading those materials?

a. entertaining and enjoyable b. interesting and educational c. boring and time-consuming d. waste of time e. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

6. Among the choices below, which do you think will be effective to you in order to comprehend or

understand more what you are reading? a. Textbooks; because it provides more reliable information b. Computerized or automated materials; aside from giving reliable information, it also uses

various media types such as images, sounds and video clips which can be a source of additional information

c. Others. (pls. specify) _________________________________________ Thank you and God Bless!

________________________

Respondent’s Signature

APPENDIX D

Information System of the Biography and Selected D - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix D.1. Transcript of Interview of the Selected STI Calamba’s Professors Name of Interviewee: Mr. Ricardo Negrillo Date: January 14, 2008 Location: Faculty Room

Set A Interviewer: How long have you been a teacher? Interviewee: I’ve been a teacher for STI around 5 year; all in all around 7 years. Interviewer: As a teacher, what are your ways in presenting your lesson to your

students? Interviewee: Usually, I teach using class discussions, explanations but then it is better

to present it using audio visual materials such as film showing, multimedia presentations, because the students get more interested. Thus, it lessens their boredom.

Interviewer: Do you think it is effective to your students? Interviewee: Yes it is, because they do not only focus to the board, to the handouts, but

also to the presentation itself. It is good if they’re seeing it using details or text but it is much better if at the same time they’re visualizing it using presentations. Technology is present there. I mean, if the students will see it with the use of technology, they are more convinced and eager to study.

Interviewer: At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as

PowerPoint presentations, Computer-Aided Instructions, Information Systems, etc. Have you tried those ways?

Interviewee: Yes I had. Here in school, I am using audio visual techniques such as film showing because it is better than handouts only. Those ways are better since you don’t have to write anymore instead, the information in there arranged per slides. Also, it would be good if it is supported by images.

Set B Interviewer: How long have you been teaching, JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose

Rizal? Interviewee: I’ve been teaching JPRIZAL for almost 4 years. Meaning every semester I

have the course, JPRIZAL in my work load. Interviewer: During that period of time, what are your teaching strategies in presenting

the subject to your students?


Interviewee: I am using the courseware that the library provided or prescribed by the school. I am also using other textbooks about Jose Rizal particularly Ambet Ocampo’s; I also use books written by Agoncillo and Zaide and other books written by famous Rizal biographers. I also utilize film showings particularly documentaries about Rizal like the one enacted by Cesar Montano.

Interviewer: Does the school provide necessary equipment for you? Interviewee: Here in school, what they have only a CD but those equipments I am using

are not present. I am still the one providing those materials. Interviewer: Thank you for your time Sir! Interviewee: You’re Welcome! _______________________ Interviewee’s Signature


Name of Interviewee: Mr. Leo Gelisan Date: January 14, 2008 Location: Faculty Room

Set A Interviewer: How long have you been a teacher? Interviewee: I’ve been in STI for almost 3 semesters, in teaching for almost 2 years. Interviewer: As a teacher, what are your ways in presenting your lesson to your

students? Interviewee: I open the discussion, here in our school, we are provided by coursewares

that were presented. For me, before I teach the lesson, I study it also beforehand. If I am not satisfied, I am doing a research but mostly class discussion. Moreover, I also assign reporting to students.

Interviewer: Do you think it is effective to your students? Interviewee: I think it is effective because when it comes to reporting, I can see that

there researches are long. Meaning they did not only use one resource material. When it comes to examinations, they are good. If there are failing students, they are limited. I am making a profile check; from there I can see that those students are the one who makes themselves fail. For example, I am assigning reports to them, they are not doing it.

Interviewer: At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as


Interviewee: Yes, I’ve tried those ways already. For my students, I am letting them use the technology that they think will helpful to their reports and it is better because students have different types of learning; some by visual, some by audio, some by torching. It is better because they’re viewing the information they’re presenting. With the use of technology, it will be very helpful because students are more interested in the topic

Interviewer: Do you think that these innovations in teaching will make learning and

move forward entertaining? Interviewee: Students have different ways of learning. Some are by visual; auditory;

touching. Through those ways they get the idea easily. Those innovations will be very helpful to them because they get more curios to it. Due to that, they learn more because they did not only see it textually, but also visually. At the start of the semester, I’m telling my students beforehand that I do not know everything, that there are some things I do not know that they knew and vice versa. My students will learn from me and at the same time I will learn from them.


Set B Interviewer: How long have you been teaching, JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose

Rizal? Interviewee: I’ve only taught JP Rizal for 1 semester; only when Ma’am Grace gave it

to me. At first I don’t want to accept it because I’m afraid I cannot disseminate the information well. But during the rest of the semester, I am enjoying it. Some with my class; they are also enjoying. That semester was fun. As a person, you will not only realize that Rizal is a hero rather he is a human being.

Interviewer: During that period of time, what are your teaching strategies in presenting

the subject to your students? Interviewee: I’m using the acetate, courseware that was presided by the school. The

good thing is that, the modules being utilized whatever branch of STI is the same.

Interviewer: What do you do if the there are incorrect or inadequate information? Interviewee: As what I’ve said earlier, I studying it beforehand so that I would know

what I’m going to tackle. But there are times that I can’t browse through it. If that’s happening, I’m rectifying it already. But there are instances when my students aren’t satisfied, I’m learning it and on the other day, I’m trying to answer it.

Interviewer: Nowadays, do you think that providing a system about Jose Rizal’s life

and selected literary compositions will be an effective tool for information disseminations?!

Interviewee: Under the law, it is mandatory most especially for bachelor’s degree courses. The system will be of great help in information dissemination. Using computers, it will be more accessible since it will be another source material for students and teachers. Moreover, there are different software’s learning pertaining to other subjects like Math, Science, and English. Yours’ are different. It is really unique!

Interviewer: Thank you for your time Sir! Interviewee: You’re Welcome! _______________________ Interviewee’s Signature


Appendix D.2. Transcript of Interview with the Selected STI Calamba’s students Name of Interviewee: Bjorn Dela Cruz Date: January 14, 2008 Location: Lounge

Set A Interviewer: As a student, can you cite some examples on how professors present their

lessons? Interviewee: The professors use the acetate or manuals provided by the school which is

based on the course outline. Interviewer: Do you think those ways are effective for you? Cite some justifications. Interviewee: Sometimes, because some catches my attention by the use of pictures.

Sometimes when I know the topic, I got interested. Interviewer: At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as


Interviewee: Yes, I’ve tried it already Interviewer: If yes, what are your initial reactions? Interviewee: That was fine. I understand more the lesson by the use of those materials Interviewer: Do you think that using these innovations in teaching will make learning

more fun and entertaining? Interviewee: Yes, because it will make the lesson more interesting to students

Set B Interviewer: Do you know Jose Rizal? Interviewee: Yes, I know. Interviewer: Could you describe him? Interviewee: Ahmm, He’s a playboy! (Joke) He is our National Hero Interviewer: Do you think learning about Jose Rizal is interesting and fun? Why? Interviewee: Sometimes Interviewer: If you would be asked to make a research about him, how would you do

it? What are your means?


Interviewee: I’ll make use the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation to present it Interviewer: Do you think that providing a module about Jose Rizal’s Life and selected

Literary Works in a single package in an interactive manner will be an effective tool for teaching and learning? Why?

Interviewee: Yes, because you don’t have to search about a particular topic and copy all the notes because it will be provided to you in soft copy.

Interviewer: Thank you for your time Sir! Interviewee: You’re Welcome! _______________________ Interviewee’s Signature


Name of Interviewee: Raffy Tabales Date: January 14, 2008 Location: Lounge

Set A Interviewer: As a student, can you cite some examples on how professors present their

lessons? Interviewee: The professors came preferred since they are guided with the manuals on

courseware given by the school. Interviewer: Do you think those ways are effective for you? Cite some justifications. Interviewee: Yes, it is effective because it is detailed but sometimes there are some

inevitable interruptions like for example; the schedule for holiday season was extended. Thus, the lecture was affected and prolonged. We are in a hurry to catch up those lectures.

Interviewer: In using that strategy, what is your reaction about it? Interviewee: Those ways are good but then the lectures were already outdated. Unlike

in other school which are advanced and futuristic Interviewer: At present, there are innovations on how to present information such as


Interviewee: No, I haven’t tried those ways yet but I’ve seen the one made using PowerPoint presentation.

Interviewer: What are your initial reactions? Interviewee It is corny, because some were made using PowerPoint presentation, some

in Movie Maker. It will be better if they will use a more advance technique because PowerPoint are the same thing (nakakasawa na).

Interviewer: Do you think that using these innovations in teaching will make learning

more fun and entertaining? Interviewee: Yes, it will. I remembered one in my subject in PHILMAN; our instructor

told us that it will be better if there will be visual aids because we can understand more what is being discussed and at the same time the students’ attention will be caught. Those simple visual aids are already catchy, what more if computer-aided pa


Set B Interviewer: Do you know Jose Rizal? Interviewee: Yes, I know him. Interviewer: Could you describe him? Interviewee: He is our National Hero; He is the greatest Malay who ever lived during

Malayan days. He is intelligent and patriotic. He fought not only for himself but for the sake of the country.

Interviewer: Do you think learning about Jose Rizal is interesting and fun? Why? Interviewee: Yes it is. First and foremost, it is our duty and responsibility as s Filipino

aside from that, he is a good man. He is the best to become a role model Interviewer: If you would be asked to make a research about him, how would you do

it? What are your means? Interviewee: I would use of the internet. I’ll make some kind of story telling since some

students nowadays get bored in listening to lectures only. Interviewer: Do you think that providing a module about Jose Rizal’s Life and selected

Literary Works in a single package in an interactive manner will be an effective tool for teaching and learning? Why?

Interviewee: Yes, it will be effective and useful. Interviewer: Thank you for your time Sir! Interviewee: You’re Welcome! _______________________ Interviewee’s Signature

APPENDIX E

Information System of the Biography and Selected E - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix E. Sample Survey Form

Name (Optional): __________________________ Date: _____________ Course and Section: ________________________ Instructions: Please encircle the letter corresponding to your answer. You may have two

answers only. 1. Which kind of reading materials do you prefer to read?

a. Printed materials (e.g. textbooks, newspapers, etc.) b. Computerized or electronic materials (e.g. online encyclopedia, tutorials) c. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

If your answer is a, answer no. 2 2. Which kind of printed reading materials do you likely to read?

a. English pocketbooks b. Colorful magazines c. Educational textbooks d. Entertaining comic books (e.g. W.i.t.c.h for girls and K-Zone for boys) e. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

If your answer is b, answer no. 3. 3. Which kind of computerized reading materials do you likely to read?

a. Electronic tutorials like the one in OPT b. Electronic materials (e.g. Encarta encyclopedia, electronic newspapers c. Stories about your favorite artist (s) / movie, etc. d. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

4. What factor catches your attention most?

a. images, sounds, video clips b. the story itself (for comic books) c. the information being disseminated (for textbooks) d. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

5. How do you find reading those materials?

a. entertaining and enjoyable b. interesting and educational c. boring and time-consuming d. waste of time e. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________

6. Among the choices below, which do you think will be effective to you in order to comprehend or

understand more what you are reading? a. Textbooks; because it provides more reliable information b. Computerized or automated materials; aside from giving reliable information, it also uses

various media types such as images, sounds and video clips which can be a source of additional information

c. Others. (pls. specify) __________________________________________ Thank you and God Bless!

________________________

Respondents’ Signature

APPENDIX F

Information System of the Biography and Selected F - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix F. Survey Results

Last January 18, 2008, the proponents conducted a survey among twenty (20)

randomly selected students of STI College Calamba. The survey focused on the students’

choice of reading materials. Since the proposed system is an automated version of

learning, the survey is of great significant to the study in order to identify the real world

situation regarding the students’ choice of reading materials. Facts and the real situation

are vital in the development of this study. The respondents are allowed to answer two (2)

choices only. Thus, the result of the survey may be exceeding from twenty (20).

Figure F – 1. Respondents’ Ratio

The respondents of the survey were composed of twenty (20) randomly selected

students of STI College Calamba. The major contributor is composed of the students

coming from the course, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) having

30%, next is composed of the students coming from Bachelor of Science in Computer

Engineering (BSCoE) having 25%, the students from Bachelor of Science in Computer

DIT, 20%

DPN, 5%

BSBA, 30%

BSCOE, 25%

BSCS, 20% DIT

DPN

BSBA

BSCOE

BSCS


Science (BSCS) and Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) were tie having 20% and

the remaining slot of 5% came from the students of Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN).

Table F – 1. Printed Reading Materials vs. Computerized Reading Materials

Question: Which kind of reading materials do you prefer to read?

F P

a. Printed Materials (e.g. textbooks, newspapers, etc.) 10 43.5% b. Computerized or Electronic Materials (e.g. online encyclopedia, tutorials)

12 52.2%

c. Others (Well, I go to printed materials because I could bring them anywhere but when it comes to broad research, I go for electronic materials.)

1

4.3%

TOTAL: 23 100% *F – Frequency *P – Percentage

Among the twenty (20) respondents, 52% of them preferred to read the

computerized or electronic materials while the 44% chose the printed materials and the

remaining 4% stated that he goes for printed materials because he could bring it

anywhere but when it comes to broad researches, he preferred the computerized

materials. From these results, the proponents stated that students nowadays preferred to

read computerized materials rather than printed ones. On the other hand, a discrepancy of

9% between the two choices is not that big.


Table F – 2. Kinds of Printed Reading Materials Respondents Frequently Read

Question: Which kind of printed materials do you like to read?

F P

a. English pocketbooks 4 26.7% b. Colorful magazines 2 13.3% c. Educational textbooks 6 40% d. Entertaining comic books 1 6.7% e. Others (comic, black and white and FHM) 2 13.3%


The respondents who chose the printed materials in question no. 1 were

asked to answer this question. Educational textbooks were the choice of 40% of the

respondents; next to it is the 27% who chose the English pocketbooks, colorful

magazines and others (comics, in black and white and FHM) tied up in the third place

having 13% and the remaining 7% goes to the entertaining comic books. Students who

preferred printed materials like to read educational textbooks and English pocketbooks

over colorful magazines, others (comics (black and white) and FHM) and entertaining

comic books. It is good to know that students are still fond of reading educational

textbooks since it will help them in their study.


Table F – 3. Kinds of Computerized Reading Materials Respondents Frequently Read

Question: Which kind of computerized reading materials do you like to read?

F P

a. Electronic tutorials like the one in OPT 3 23.3% b. Electronic materials (e.g. Encarta Encyclopedia, electronic newspaper)

10 76.7%

c. Stories about your favorite artist or movie 0 0% d. Others 0 0%


Respondents who preferred the computerized materials in question no. 1 were

asked to answer this question. The majority of the respondents like to read electronic

materials such as online encyclopedia, online newspaper, etc. having 77% while others

like the one in OPT. the other choices got no votes. With the help of technology, students

are now more of the “easy thing”. An Electronic/automated material is easy to access and

is easy to read. Once you have your computer with you, you don’t have to buy an

anymore bulky book that costs much.

Table F – 4. Factors that catch the Respondents’ attention most

Question: What factors catches your attention most? F P a. Images, sounds/video clips 14 60.9% b. The story itself (for comic books) 4 17.4% c. The information being disseminated (for textbooks)

5 21.7%

d. Others 0 0% TOTAL: 23 100%

*F – Frequency *P – Percentage

Respondents like the materials they are reading because of the following factors.

Images, sound clips and video clips were the primary reason which garnered 61% of the


total votes, the information being disseminated got 22% and the remaining 17% goes to

the story itself. By this result, the proponents conclude that the 52% of the respondents

who preferred the computerized materials are also the ones who chose the first option.

Indeed, it is true that students have different types of learning. Some learn by the use of

visual aids, some learn by the use of hearing, etc. multiple media types contribute a lot in

the learning of a student. While the incorporation of these kinds of materials, it will be

another way of learning for them. Besides from the textual data, readers will also

comprehend by the use of images, sound clips and video clips.

Table F – 5. Respondents’ Reactions to those Reading Materials

Question: How do you find reading those materials F P a. Entertaining and enjoyable 7 28% b. Interesting and educational 16 64% c. Boring and time consuming 1 4% d. Waste of time 0 0% e. Others; Entertaining and Educational 1 4%


Respondents reactions to those reading materials are the following: 64% says that

it is interesting and educational, 28% says it is entertaining and enjoyable, while 4% goes

to both boring and the combination of entertaining and educational. Students found out

that both printed and computerized materials are interesting and educational. Only 4% of

the population says that those are boring and entertaining and educational.


Table F – 6. Printed Reading Materials vs. Computerized Reading Materials

according to its Effectivity to Respondents

Question: Among the choices below, which do you think will be effective to you in order to comprehend or understand more what you are reading?

F

P

a. Textbooks, because it provides more reliable information.

7 51.8%

b. Computerized or automated materials, etc. 14 63.6% c. The best is book, I always prefer printed materials like I’ve said I could read them anywhere.

1 4.6%


Computerized materials are the choice of the respondents when it comes to its

effectiveness to them having 64% while the 32% preferred textbooks or printed materials.

Textbooks are really reliable but then it only provides one type of information

presentation and it is thru textual kind while the computerized ones not only provide

textual presentation but also through the use of different media types.

The survey conducted among 20 randomly selected students proved one thing.

52% of them preferred computerized materials more than printed materials. Students

prefer to read electronic materials such as Encarta Encyclopedia, electronic news paper

which is proven by its 77%. Moreover, it is because of the incorporation of different

media types such as images, sound clips and video clips which got 61%. In addition, the

64% and the 28% of them stated that they found it interesting and educational at the same

time, entertaining and enjoyable respectively. As a result, computerized materials are


more effective to students because it does not only provide reliable information but also

incorporation of multi media is helpful according to the 64% who vote for it.

APPENDIX G

Information System of the Biography and Selected G - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix G. Sample Courseware of the course, “JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal” throughout the semester

Course: JPRIZAL: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal Second Semester SY 2007 – 2008

1. Advent of a National Hero 2. Childhood Years in Calamba 3. Early Education in Calamba and Biñan 4. Scholastic Triumphs at Ateneo de Manila (1872 – 1877) 5. Medical Studies at University of Sto. Tomas (1877 – 1882) 6. In Sunny Spain (1882 – 1885) 7. Paris to Berlin (1885 – 1887) 8. Noli Me Tangere published in Berlin (1887) 9. Rizal’s Grand Tour of Europe with Viola (1887) 10. First Homecoming (1887 – 1888) 11. In Hong Kong and Macao (1888) 12. Romantic Interlude in Japan (1888) 13. Rizal’s Visit to the United States (1888) 14. Rizal in London (1888 – 1889) 15. Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal Exposition of 1889 16. In Belgian Brussels (1890) 17. Misfortunes in Madrid (1890 – 1891) 18. Biarritz Vacations and Romance with Nelly Boustead (1891) 19. El Filibusterismo published in Ghent (1891) 20. Ophthalmic Surgeon in Hong Kong (1891 – 1892) 21. Second Homecoming and the Liga Filipina 22. Exile in Dapitan (1892 – 1896) 23. Last Trip Abroad (1896) 24. Last Homecoming and Trial 25. Martyrdom at Bagumbayan

APPENDIX H

APPENDIX I

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Appendix I.1. Front Page of the Textbook to be utilized by the proponents

Rizal (Without the Overcoat) by Ambeth Ocampo


Appendix I.2. Front Pages of the Reference Books to be utilized by the proponents

Jose P. Rizal (Inspirasyon sa Bagong Milenyo) Rizal’s Boyhood by Carmelita S. Lorenzo, et. al by Isidro Panlasigui

Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings Jose Rizal’s Immortal Legacy by Capino Gonzales Pineda by Florencio Rivera


Jose Rizal (Buhay, Mga Gawa at mga Sinulat ng Isang Henyo, Manunulat, Siyentipiko at Pambansang Bayani)

by Gregorio F. Zaide and Sonia M. Zaide

APPENDIX J

Information System of the Biography and Selected J - 2 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

1.0 LOG-IN MODULE

Figure J – 2. Log-in Module

INPUT: Username and Password

PROCESS: Input, Verify username and password

OUTPUT: Valid input will lead to main menu of the program

1.1 FILE MAINTENANCE

Figure J – 3. File Maintenance

Log-In 1.0

Cancel 1.3

Clear 1.2

OK 1.1

File Maintenance 1.1

Novel 1.1.1.1

Essay 1.1.1.4

Add 1.1.1

Books 1.1.1.2

Poems 1.1.1.3

Article 1.1.1.5

Cancel 1.1.4

Save 1.1.3

Edit 1.1.2

Close 1.1.5

Novel 1.1.2.1

Essay 1.1.2.4

Books 1.1.2.2

Poems 1.1.2.3

Article 1.1.2.5


INPUT: Select submenu category.

PROCESS: Select submenu of module you want.

OUTPUT: Proceed to selected module.

1.2 BIOGRAPHY

Figure J – 4. Biography

INPUT: Select submenu category

PROCESS: Select or click submenu of what module you want to run

OUTPUT: Proceed to selected module

Childhood Years 1.2.5

Farewell Years 1.2.4

Love Life 1.2.3

Exploration 1.2.2

Personal Background

1.2.1

Biography 1.2

View Print


Poems 1.2.5

Books 1.3.4

Articles 1.3.3

Essays 1.3.2

Novels 1.3.1

Literary Compositions 1.3

1.3 LITERARY COMPOSITIONS

Figure J – 5. Literary Compositions



OUTPUT: View or print specific article 1.4 GALLERY

Figure J – 6. Gallery

View Print

Gallery 1.4

Photos 1.4.1

Movie Clips 1.4.2




OUTPUT: View or display photos / movie clips

1.5 INTERACTIVITY

Figure J – 7. Interactivity

INPUT: Select submenu or category

PROCESS: Select or module you want to run

OUTPUT: Take the quiz according to category

1.6 GLOSSARY

Figure J – 8. Glossary

Interactivity 1.5

Works 1.5.2

Close 1.5.4

Combination 1.5.3

Life 1.5.1

Glossary 1.6

Search 1.6.1


INPUT: Select submenu or category, keyword

PROCESS: Type keyword

OUTPUT: View or display related matches

1.7 SEARCH ENGINE

Figure J – 9. Search Engine




Search Engine 1.7

Movie Clips 1.7.2

Documents 1.7.3

Photos 1.7.1

Close 1.7.4

Articles 1.7.3.3

Essay 1.7.3.2

Poems 1.7.3.4

Books 1.6.3.5

Novels 1.7.3.1


1.8 PASSWORD SETTING

Figure J – 10. Password Setting


PROCESS: Select submenu or module you want


Password Settings 1.8

Edit Password 1.8.1

Close 1.8.4

Save 1.8.2

Cancel 1.8.3


Appendix J.2. Hierarchy Input Process Output of the Proposed System for User Guest

Figure J – 11.Hierarchy Input Process Output of the Proposed System for User Guest

2.0 LOG-IN MODULE

Figure J – 12. Log-in Module

Information System of the Biography and Selected Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

1.0

Biography 1.1

Gallery 1.3

About Us 1.7

Search Engine

1.6

Interactivity 1.5

Literary Compositions

1.2

Glossary 1.5

Log-In 1.0

Cancel 1.3

Clear 1.2

OK 1.1


INPUT: Username and Password

PROCESS: Type, Verify username and password

OUTPUT: Valid username and password will lead to main menu of the system

1.1 BIOGRAPHY

Figure J – 13. Biography




Childhood Years 1.1.5

Farewell Years 1.1.4

Love Life 1.1.3

Exploration 1.1.2

Personal Background

1.1.1

Biography 1.1

View Print


Poems 1.2.5

Books 1.2.4

Articles 1.2.3

Essays 1.2.2

Novels 1.2.1

Literary Compositions 1.2

1.9 LITERARY COMPOSITIONS

Figure J – 14. Literary Compositions



OUTPUT: View or print specific article

1.10 GALLERY

Figure J – 15. Gallery

View Print

Gallery 1.3

Photos 1.3.1

Movie Clips 1.3.2




OUTPUT: View or display photos / movie clips

1.11 INTERACTIVITY

Figure J – 16. Interactivity

INPUT: Select submenu or category

PROCESS: Select or module you want to run

OUTPUT: Take the quiz according to category

1.12 GLOSSARY

Figure J – 17. Glossary

Interactivity 1.4

Works 1.4.2

Close 1.4.4

Combination 1.4.3

Life 1.4.1

Glossary 1.5

Search 1.5.1




OUTPUT: Display type matches

1.13 SEARCH ENGINE

Figure J – 18. Search Engine




Search Engine 1.6

Movie Clips 1.6.2

Documents 1.6.3

Photos 1.6.1

Close 1.6.4

Articles 1.6.3.3

Essay 1.6.3.2

Poems 1.6.3.4

Books 1.6.3.5

Novels 1.6.3.1

APPENDIX K

Information System of the Biography and Selected K - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

INSTRUCTORS

STUDENT

Appendix K.1. Data Flow Diagram of the Current System User Information 0 Provides Lecture Student Performance

Figure K – 1. Data Flow Diagram (DFD) of the Current System

Information System of the Biography and Selected K - 2 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

INSTRUCTORS

STUDENT

Appendix K.2. Data Flow Diagram of the Proposed System

0 Uses Information System of the Biography and Selected Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Figure K – 2. Data Flow Diagram (DFD) of the Proposed System

APPENDIX L

Information System of the Biography and Selected L - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix L.1. Entity Relationship Diagram of the Current System

Figure L – 1. Entity Relationship Diagram of the Current System

TEACHER JPRIZAL

Uses or Used

by

REFERENCE

Takes or

Taken by

STUDENT

Reference No.

Kind

Name Gender

Address

Course No.

Course Code

Course Description

Name

Number

Program

Teaches or Taught by

Information System of the Biography and Selected L - 2 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba

Appendix L.2. Entity Relationship Diagram of the Proposed System

Figure L – 2. Entity Relationship Diagram of the Proposed System

ADMIN/TEACHER

Information System of the

Biography and Selected Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for

STI College Calamba

STUDENT

Uses or

Used by

Uses Or

Used by

APPENDIX M

Appendix M. Proponents’ Journal

Legend:

E – Editha D. Gacusana, M - May Ann B. Salazar, J – Jannelle Dianne A.Tiongson, C – Carlo T. Zamora

Information System of the Biography and Selected M - 1 Literary Compositions of Jose Rizal for STI College Calamba




EDITHA DINGLASAN GACUSANA 13 Don Bosco St., Maria Leonora Subd., Mayapa, Calamba, Laguna Cellular Number: 0906 – 385 – 8929 or 0922 – 719 – 0487 Tel. No.: (049) 520 – 4163 E-mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] PERSONAL DATA: AGE : 19 Years Old DATE OF BIRTH : May 7, 1989 PLACE OF BIRTH : Paciano, Calamba RELIGION : Roman Catholic CIVIL STATUS : Single NATIONALITY : Filipino LANGUAGE : English, Tagalog and Basic Nihonggo and Hanguel HEIGHT : 5’ 7” WEIGHT : 132 lbs. EYE COLOR : Black FATHER’S NAME : Efren Protacio R. Gacusana OCCUPATION : Service Driver MOTHER’S NAME : Juanita D. Gacusana OCCUPATION : Housewife EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2005 – Present: STI College Calamba

Andenson Bldg. 1 National Hi-way, Parian, Calamba City Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2002 – 2005: Mary Help of Christians School, Inc. Ceris 1, LEDC Canlubang, Laguna 1997 – 2001: Canlubang Christian School Mayapa, Calamba, Laguna (Third Honorable Mention)



WORK EXPERIENCE:

PLDT Paciano Sub-Exchange On-the-Job Trainee May 2008

ORGANIZATIONS:

Circle K Club of STI College Calamba President 2005 – 2006

Supreme Student Council (STI College Calamba) Public Relations Officer 2007 – 2008

TRAINING AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:

STI 13th National Youth Convention (Brand of Excellence) Aliw Theater February 8, 2008

STI 12th National Youth Convention (Wireless Broadband) Aliw Theater January 8, 2007

STI 11th National Youth Convention

Araneta Coliseum February 7, 2006

District-In-Formation Leadership Training Conference

Starlake Resort and Hotel, San Pablo, Laguna October 28 – 29, 2005

SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel) • Experienced with C++, Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Java, • Knowledgeable of basic Internet and Web Page Design using HTML and PHP • Knowledgeable of basic Photo Editing

CHARACTER REFERENCES: Mr. Juan Manuel Banatin Kiwanis Club of Canlubang President Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna 0919 – 560 – 6802 Mr. Ramel Delgado PLDT Paciano Sub-Exchange Paciano, Calamba, Laguna Mr. Franklin La Puebla PLDT Paciano Sub-Exchange Paciano, Calamba, Laguna 0918 – 253 – 2198

MAY ANN BARAYANG SALAZAR #63 Brgy. Banay-Banay, Cabuyao, Laguna Cellular Number: 0929 – 263 – 0796 E-mail address: [email protected] PERSONAL DATA: AGE : 19 Years Old DATE OF BIRTH : January 26, 1989 PLACE OF BIRTH : Cabuyao, Laguna RELIGION : Roman Catholic CIVIL STATUS : Single NATIONALITY : Filipino LANGUAGE : English, Tagalog and Basic Nihonggo HEIGHT : 5’ 0” WEIGHT : 100 lbs. EYE COLOR : Black FATHER’S NAME : Rolando L. Salazar OCCUPATION : Driver MOTHER’S NAME : Ma. Teresa B. Salazar OCCUPATION : Businesswoman EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2007 – Present: STI College Calamba

Andenson Bldg. 1 National Hi-way, Parian, Calamba City Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2001 – 2005: Cabuyao National High School Limcaoco Village, Cabuyao, Laguna 2000 – 2001: Niugan Elementary School Brgy. Niugan, Cabuyao, Laguna


ORGANIZATIONS:

JPCS STI College Santa Rosa Member 2005 – 2006

Computer Society STI College Santa Rosa Member 2006 – 2007

Math Club

STI College Santa Rosa President 2006 – 2007



SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel) • Basic knowledge in Video Editing • Basic knowledge in Photo Manipulating • Experienced with C++ • Experienced with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 • Experienced with Java

CHARACTER REFERENCES: Ms. Rizalina D. Ebron MGDH – Asst. – PIO Municipality of Cabuyao 0921 – 621 – 26 – 37

CARLO TAÑALA ZAMORA Blk 44 Lot 12 Palao Canlubang, Calamba City Cellular Number: 0920 – 436 – 9984 Tel. No.: (049) 520 – 4264 E-mail address: [email protected] PERSONAL DATA: AGE : 20 Years Old DATE OF BIRTH : May 21, 1988 PLACE OF BIRTH : San Juan, Camp Crame RELIGION : Born Again Christian CIVIL STATUS : Single NATIONALITY : Filipino LANGUAGE : English, Tagalog and Basic Nihonggo and Hanguel HEIGHT : 5’7” WEIGHT : 120 lbs. EYE COLOR : Black FATHER’S NAME : Warlie M. Zamora OCCUPATION : Employee MOTHER’S NAME : Lolita T. Zamora OCCUPATION : Housewife EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2005 – Present: STI College Calamba

Andenson Bldg. 1 National Hi-way, Parian, Calamba City Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2001 – 2005: Kolehiyo De Canlubang Blk 28 Lot 17 James St., Palao, Canlubang, Calamba City 1995 – 2001: Kapayapaan Ville Academy Blk 28 Lot 17 James St., Palao, Canlubang, Calamba City


ORGANIZATION:

HIMIG STI Member 2005-2006



SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel) • Basic knowledge in Video Editing • Experienced with C++ • Experienced with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 • Experienced with Java • Knowledgeable in playing guitar

CHARACTER REFERENCES: Ms. Joy A. Vite Teacher Wellspring Academy Learning Center Inc. 0921 – 676 – 0324

JANNELLE DIANNE ANTONIO TIONGSON Blk 7 Lot 31 Villa Palao Subd., Banlic, Calamba, Laguna Cellular Number: 0923 – 937 – 5144 Tel. No.: (049) 531 – 4690 E-mail address: [email protected] PERSONAL DATA: AGE : 19 Years Old DATE OF BIRTH : June 14, 1989 PLACE OF BIRTH : Quezon City RELIGION : Roman Catholic CIVIL STATUS : Single NATIONALITY : Filipino LANGUAGE : English, Tagalog and Basic Nihonggo HEIGHT : 5’ 0” WEIGHT : 90 lbs. EYE COLOR : Black FATHER’S NAME : Montgomery J. Tiongson OCCUPATION : Employee MOTHER’S NAME : Rosario Arlynn A. Tiongson OCCUPATION : Employee EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2007 – Present: STI College Calamba

Andenson Bldg. 1 National Hi-way, Parian, Calamba City Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2005 -2007 STI College Malolos

San Vicente, City of Malolos, Bulacan Graduated in Associate in Computer Technology 2002 – 2005: Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School Sta. Isabel, City of Malolos 1996 – 2000: Caniogan Elementary School Caniogan, City of Malolos


WORK EXPERIENCE:

• On the Job Trainee Shindengen Philippines Corporation 120 Excellence Avenue, Cor Quality Drive Cip1, Canlubang, Calamba City April – May 2008



Barcoding Technology with Visual Basic Programming

STI College Malolos March 31, 2006

Geographic Information System (GIS) Capitol View, Malolos November 21, 2006

SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel) • Experienced with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 • Knowledgeable of basic Web Page Design using HTML and PHP • Knowledgeable of basic Photo Editing

CHARACTER REFERENCES: Dr. Jose P. Tirona Cardiologist De La Salle Health Sciences Institute 0918 – 925 - 1025