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News from the Provinces
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A New Era of Learning with ICT at SMPN 1 Merakurak
AFTER the addition of computers and internet facilities in SMPN I Merakurak, Tuban District, along with the adoption of a variety of learning methods, ICT classes are now more enjoyable. As soon as the bell rings for the change of lesson, students hurry to the computer lab, which is now equipped with internet access.
In ICT classes, students not only learn to operate computers and their programs. They also learn to use other technology tools, such as the internet, LCD projectors and printers.
To facilitate this process, ICT teachers at SMPN I participated in the ICT Toolkit for Life, Learning and Work training that was organized by DBE3. Some of the student activities that have been done using computers (internet) include searching for additional information on compost-making in Science and Environmental Education, writing poems and making a daily activity schedule using MS Power Point. These are then presented using the LCD projector. Students can also print out their work using the printer. This is then displayed in front of the class or in their portfolio.
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Students at SMPN I Merakurak, Tuban District studying a subject that integrates ICT in the curriculum. This kind of learning makes the learning experience more enjoyable for the students.
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Linla Dona Triaji Swasto, a class 9 student said, "We love learning ICT because we get a lot of important knowledge from the internet at school. We are also able to operate other equipment such as printers and LCD projectors."
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Thanks to DBE3, I'm Now A Published Author
Dedik Kurniawan, teacher at MTs Nurul Huda Sidoarjo District
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The books I wrote which are now available on the market
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A YEAR AGO I participated in "Developing a School Website" training, organized by DBE3 in Skomtec Surabaya. When I went to that training I was not an expert in website development, let alone writing a book. But that two-day training really opened up my mind to creating and developing a school website. Evidence of this was the launching of MTs Nurul Huda website (www.mtsnurulhuda.com) on the internet, only a few days after the training.
From then on, I worked on compiling and writing all my experience in creating professional and attractive website, which I later submitted to PT Elexmedia Jakarta. Thank God, after going through a tough and long process, my first work was accepted and published first in July 2009. Inspired by DBE3 training, I often give training for students at MTs Nurul Huda. Some of the training is training on Facebook, Twitter, creating blogs and websites.
DBE3 has successfully improve the quality of teachers in MTs Nurut Huda, myself included. I am now a regular writer for PT Elex Media Komputindo, Gramedia Group, Jakarta. I have written 12 computer-themed books, which can be found in major bookstores in Indonesia. Some of the books are: The Master of 3 (Joomla, Wordpress, AuraCMS), 60 Freeware Terbaik, Jurus Terbaik Menyelamatkan Data, Keajaiban Blogger, Supermarket Online Super Oke, Teknik Mengamankan Data dan Sistem Komputer, Ramuan Sakti Pemusnah Virus, Kupas Tuntas Bisnis Online, Membangun Sekolah Online, etc. Once again, thanks to DBE3.
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Sharing Innovation in Junior Secondary Education
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Edition 07/August 2010
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