10/09/2026
ABEL UPDATE/ BES TEACHERS HARNESS AI, CANVA FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Teachers of Bulbulala Elementary School strengthened their digital and instructional competencies as the school conducted a School-Based In-Service Training (INSET) on AI-Enhanced Pedagogy and CANVA for Teaching and Learning Resource Development, aimed at equipping teachers with innovative tools to enhance classroom instruction.
The training highlighted the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Canva in developing engaging, relevant, and learner-centered learning resources. The activity formed part of the school’s continuing efforts to equip teachers with skills responsive to the evolving demands of 21st-century education.
As part of the session, Mr. Silvestre Quiday,Master Teacher II, shared updates and reminders on the conduct of Classroom Observation for School Year 2026–2027. The topic was deliberately integrated into the INSET as classroom observation provides teachers an avenue to apply their learnings, particularly in demonstrating how technology-assisted resources can support effective teaching and learning.
Drawing from his experience in a previously attended Division Training on Canva, Mr. Abdul Mannan Omar, PDO I, shared practical techniques and valuable insights on maximizing CANVA in the preparation and enhancement of learning resource materials.
Meanwhile, Mr. Anthony Paiste, Master Teacher 1/OIC of Malabbaga ES, introduced the teachers to the potential of AI and Canva as powerful instructional tools, demonstrating how these technologies can assist them in generating, designing, enhancing, and customizing resources based on specific teaching and learning needs.
The session moved beyond discussion as teachers participated in hands-on exercises, allowing them to explore AI-powered features and CANVA tools firsthand. The activity sparked enthusiasm as teachers discovered new possibilities and experimented with ways to make resource preparation more creative, efficient, and purposeful.
Adding a strong call to action, Mrs. Catherine Baruela-Codiamat, Principal II, challenged the teachers to use AI and CANVA responsibly, purposefully, and strategically, emphasizing that these emerging technologies should not merely make teachers’ work easier but should ultimately make teaching more effective.
She likewise reiterated the importance of putting their learnings into practice, particularly in the preparation of learning resources that respond to the actual needs and learning gaps of learners. She emphasized that maximizing these tools should go beyond creating visually appealing materials, it should translate into better classroom instruction, stronger learner engagement, and improved learner performance.
The School-Based INSET underscored the school’s commitment to continuous professional development and responsible innovation, empowering teachers to harness technology as a tool for better teaching and improved learning.
✍️ BES School Information and Communication Team
📸 Ma’am Ma Giselle Galgalan Alcartado and Sir Omar D. Blanza
