SynchronicITy in Iloilo
A 3-day Seminar-Workshop on ICT and IT Education with Exhibit Show and Technology Updates

OVERVIEW

The Philippine Computer Society (PCS) is bringnig its Seminar-Workshop on ICT and IT Education to Western Visayas this July. Dubbed SynchronicITy in Iloilo, the event will be held together with "Giving you a Taste of the Digital Lifestyle", an ICT exhibits and technology updates event organized by the Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP).

The first day of the seminar series is composed of general Information and Communications Technology (ICT) trends and developments, of interest to all who wish to gain a deeper insight into the contribution ICT may make to their lives and their work.

The second and third days will focus on topics for IT educators, designed around IT Curriculum Reengineering.

In a field characterized by rapid changes brought about by continuing by rapid changes brought about by continuing innovations in technology, schools must always be in sync with all these developments in order to maintain a high standard in the delivery of educational services. Hand-in-hand with curriculum development, IT educators must be able to design a curriculum that maintains a high standard of teaching in the traditional requirements of a holistic development of an individual, including the basic theoretical concepts of IT education and flexibility that allows for the inclusion of skills that are required of an IT professional, based on the current trends and innovations in the field.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

July 10: ICT Trends and Developments*
8:00 AM	Registration of Delegates
9:00	Opening Ceremonies
9:15	A Taste of the Digital Lifestyle: Cool Town Video
10:30	Introduction to the Digital Lifestyle
11:30	Computers for AgriBusiness
1:00 PM	Computers for Aqua Business
1:45	Trends in eLearning
2:30	Security is a Business Process
4:15	Computers for Keeping in Touch
7:30	Fellowship Dinner
July 11: IT Curriculum Reengineering**
8:30 AM	Opening Prayer and Presentation of Delegates
9:00	Concepts and Processes in Curriculum and Syllabi Re-Engineering / Updating
11:30	Open Forum
1:00 PM	Effectuve Communications with a SMILE
3:30	The 7Es of a Transformational Educator
5:00	Theories of Learning and Motivation
7:30	Dinner with "Fun Work Activity"
July 12: IT Curriculum Reengineering**
8:00 AM	Workshop 1 and Presentation of Output Curriculum Reengineering
10:30	Workshop 2 and Presentation of Output: Syllabi Re-design / Updating
1:00 PM	Continuation of Workshop 2 and Presentation of Output
4:15	Graduation an Closing Ceremonies
* Speakers from Intel Philippines, B2Bpricenow, SGV Development Dimensions INternational, ISSSP and PCS ** Speakers/ Facilitators: Dr. Allan B. de Guzman, Director Center for Research and Educational Development, Uiversity of Sto. Tomas Ms. Gerarda Araneta-Batoy, Head Communications Department and Graduate School Lecturer, Assumption College Ms. Marietta D. Biliran-Bulawan, Direcot of Corporate Planning Research and Development, Assumption College

DELEGATE FEES & ENTITLEMENTS

Category	Full Delegate Fees
PCS/ISSP/COMDDAP/ PSITE Member in private companies	PhP 3,700.00
Government Agencies/ State Universities	PhP 2, 900.00
Non-member in private companies and schools	PhP 4,700.00

Full felegates are entitled to: access to all sessionsl free entrance to exhibit show; copies of presentation materials on CD; delegate's kit; scheduled lunches, refreshment break and dinners on July 10 and 11, 2003; and Certificate of Attendance/Completion.

July 10 session only
ICT Trends and Development Track only	PhP 1,450.00

For ICT Trends and Development Track attendees: copies of presentation materials on CD and access to all sessions on day 1; free entrance to exhibit show; Certificate of Attendancel scheduled lunch, refreshment breaks and dinner on July 10, 2003 only.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AT SARABIA

For delegates who want to stay at Sarabia Manor HOtel, PCS will facilitate your hotel room reservation provided we receive your corresponding payment for delegate fees and hotel accommodation not later than July 4, 2003.

Room Type at Classic Wing	Rate per night per person	No. of persons per room
Single Standard/Superior	PhP 1,500.00	Single Occupancy
Twin Standard/Superior	Php 750.00	2-in-a room
Triple Standard/Superior	PhP 600.00	3-in-a room (with extra bed)
All rates include daily breakfast

REGISTRATION

You can register online by filling up the form on the right part of this page. A confirmation of your attendance will be made by the secretariat.

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