Teaching with a Heart

  I had the privilege of speaking at a webinar organized by the Notre Dame Educational Association (NDEA), where over 200 teachers from various schools across Mindanao participated. The event focused on how we, as educators, can embrace and maximize AI's potential in education. This blog captures the key highlights of my talk and the exciting future of education with AI. Why Use AI in Education? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already a part of our daily lives—whether in online shopping, personalized recommendations, fraud detection, or even text-to-speech services. Many of these systems run unnoticed, yet they significantly impact efficiency and convenience in various industries. If AI is transforming industries, it’s only a matter of time before it reshapes education in profound ways. In education, AI has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning. It provides personalized learning experiences, streamlines administrative tasks, and enhances the overall learning environm...

The exodus of Filipino teachers is not just a statistic or a headline—it is an undeniable and painful truth that affects every corner of our communities. These teachers are not strangers; they are our colleagues, our neighbors, our friends, and even family members. While we wish them success as they seek better opportunities abroad, their departure leaves a gaping hole in our education system, a system already fraying at the seams. What will become of our classrooms, already overcrowded and underfunded? The 30,000 educators who left between 2022 and 2023, as the Department of Education’s (DepEd) audit report reveals, are more than just numbers—they are the lifeblood of our schools, and their absence is felt profoundly. The Daily Struggles of Filipino Teachers The struggles faced by Filipino teachers have become overwhelming, forcing many to consider leaving the country. One of the most glaring issues is the severe overcrowding in classrooms. DepEd’s ideal student-to-teacher ratio o...