Tech Nook: Tech Nook: November Issue

Green Month

This month of November, T.L.E. Department will once again actively be part of the NEP (National Ecosaver Program) green project. In collaboration with the DepEd, DENR, MMDA, DILG, and non-government organization Galing Pook Foundation.

Green light for the green project launching of the regional Eco-Saver at the Arroceros Mini-Forest Park in Front of the Division of Manila attended by the different divisions across NCR both the elementary and high school level highlighting their eco products produced by their respective localities, students projects, city specialties and delicacies of their known products and eco saving items that are vital starting point in saving mother earth through the implementation of Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act.

The launching program also featured an environmental exhibit, tree planting and tour of the Arroceros mini-forest; story-telling session by Ms. Earth candidates; agricultural demonstration sessions on hydrophonics, vermiculture, and mushroom culture; and an eco-savers bag contest.

The Event started early with the parade from Quirino Grand Stand to the Arroceros Park participated by DepEd Officials of Various Divisions, Teachers, Students and Volunteers.

Inside the Event Area are filled with bazaar of Foods & Stuff ready for exhibit, for sale, free taste & free trial, information dissemination & demonstration for solid waste management. Ending the launching is the wall signing of green freedom wall.

Gulayan Sa Paaralan

Also this month highlighted the start of the “ Gulayan sa Paaralan “ evaluation, as part of the Division of Malabon City commitment in promoting the value and significance of agriculture within the school.Gulayan sa Paaralan is a project implemented by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Department of Education.

Hardworking teachers leading the progress of this project are Mr. Catalino M. Sablad & Mrs Haide Pandoy.

T.L.E. Corner

Much of the November month activities within the T.L.E. garden highlights environmental awareness.

But one event put a mark of T.L.E. on competition: Enter the world of Robotics.

Tagisang Robotics 2012, a highly anticipated School Competition sponsored by the Science Education Institute Department of Science and Technology with the competition themed; design, build, play and conquer the future.

Headed by T.L.E.’s finest Electronics and Electricity Specialist himself Mr. Mark Clement C. Yandoc, as the head coach, trainor, mentor; name it, he’s the guy behind the success of the construction of “Hydrobot”, together with the select students in MNHS.

Held at Hall 2, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on November 21-23, 2012

After grueling months of preparations, this proves among other school within the division that Malabon National High School has what it takes in the next level of competition in Robotics.

My Points of View

Ladies and Gents.. I decided to create my tiny space for my views and opinions of anything around everything.

Let me start by Introducing my self...at your service. Remember the name...Christian C. Rivera, Currently handling Drafting Subject and Visual Arts under Special Program in the Arts (S.P.A.), Also assigned as assistant moderator of MNHS Arts Club.

Fine tuned geek artist I may call myself. Open for any Computer related (hardware and software) concerns and assistant.

Follow me on twitter/Instagram/Tumblr @SirChrisRivera, Like my posts in Facebook rischniat@yahoo.com, add me to your circle at Google+ sir.christian.rivera@gmail.com, viber @09238600393, skype rischniat@yahoo.com, and view my albums at Flickr rischniat@yahoo.com.

See you at my next issue. =)

Featured Specialist of the Month

This Month’s Featured Specialist is none other than our Beloved Acting Department Head Mrs. Lucy M. Roldan. Soon.. A legit TLE Dept. Head.

Born on August 21, 1965 Loving wife of our Division TLE/EPP Coordinator Mr. James A Roldan, Mother of smart son & daughter; Marri Jmelou & Jcy James.

She started seeding knowledge in MNHS as food technologist, original appointment on September 14, 1988 finished her degree in Food Technology at T.U.P. Manila in 1984; pursued her bachelors degree as educator in the same college taking up B.S.I.E. & graduated in 1987.

Currently, Ma’am Lucy is one of our Master Teacher in T.L.E. monitoring Y.E.C.S. and other food programs in MNHS. She loves to cook & has a lot of interest in the arts.

Tech Nook Quick Review: Windows 8

Microsoft unveils its new OS (operating system) in upgrade for its previous version - Windows 7 in which most of the pc’s are running right now. Forget Windows XP, updates and support in this OS is now ended. Welcome Windows 8.

Windows 8 is a refreshed look of its predecessor; heavily relies on a touch based interface thus mouse and track pad gesture is kinda frustrating in this version.

After three months of operation after my upgrade courtesy of discount provided to me by Microsoft; $14.99 to be exact, roughly 630 pesos, where in retail price it would be around 3,200 pesos for the single language Windows 8 upgrade kit.

Update: Microsoft is so kind to send me license key for windows 8 pro with media center upgrade for free.

Playing around the O.S. gives you an impressive & smooth transitions across the system, from booting up (8 seconds) to shutting down (3 seconds) Visuals are heavily tweaked from logging on, lock screen to the welcome screen, To the desktop environment giving you a lot of personalization. One thing noticeable though – start menu is far gone!.

So let me know your Windows 8 experience.

PC Tips And Tricks

This would be a short but very important PC tips one should mind.

1.Organize & manage your data-Creating Back up, deleting unwanted files & duplicates 2.Clean Up and Optimize Your System-cleanup temp files, cookies, and internet history, manage startup programs 3.Disinfect Your System-Installing anti virus application 4.Analyze and Reduce Your Disk Usage-removing unwanted apps in your system 5.Keep Windows and Software Up-to-Date-turning on windows update in control panel 6.Back Up Your Data, Software Keys, and Drivers-incase of system unexpected crash a handful of CD/DVD or USB data back up of your installer is a must, together with the product serial keys. 7.Physical (internal & external) Cleaning of your Device-keep it up in running & visually enticing to use & flaunt to your viewer colleagues