14/09/2026
SDO Apayao Strengthens Teacher Capacity Through LR Digitization Training at BacDa National High School
LUNA, APAYAO, September 7, 2026—The Department of Education Schools Division of Apayao conducted the Training on Digitization of Learning Resources: Lesson Exemplars and Worksheets for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3, and Alternative Learning System (ALS) at BacDa National High School.
The activity aimed to enhance the competencies of teachers in digitizing available learning resources, particularly lesson exemplars and worksheets, and transforming conventional instructional materials into engaging, interactive, and accessible digital formats that support effective teaching and learning.
The training was closely monitored by Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Jerry B. Sario Jr., CESO VI, and Curriculum Implementation Division Chief Joy D. Saleng, underscoring the strong commitment of the Schools Division Office of Apayao to advancing quality learning resource development and strengthening technology-supported instruction across schools.
Spearheading the program was Jay Rex P. Alupay, Education Program Supervisor for Learning Resource Management System (EPS-LRMS) and Program Manager, together with key education leaders and technical personnel, including Arnold A. Tomas, EPS-ALS; Thelma P. Deza, EPS-GMRC/VE; and Christian Mark A. Julian, Project Development Officer II and Learning Manager.
The learning sessions were facilitated by resource persons Arlee D. Bitibit, School Principal I, and Jessica Sarmiento, Master Teacher I, who guided participants on the digitization of learning resources, development of interactive worksheets, and preparation of lesson exemplars aligned with curriculum standards and learning competencies.
The activity was HRTD-funded and monitored by Allan C. Gobrin, IOC-SEPS of the Human Resource Training and Development (HRTD) and the M & E Team from the SGOD, ensuring the proper implementation, documentation, and alignment of the training with professional development priorities of the division.
During the program, participants were oriented on the principles and processes of digitizing learning resources using appropriate digital tools. The training emphasized the development of quality-assured, learner-centered, and curriculum-aligned materials responsive to the needs of Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3, and ALS learners.
The expected outputs of the training include digitized lesson exemplars and worksheets designed to integrate interactive and learner-centered pedagogical approaches. These learning resources are expected to support classroom instruction, improve learner engagement, and promote accessibility, particularly for diverse learning contexts within the division.
Through the activity, the Schools Division Office of Apayao continues to support the Department of Education’s thrust toward digital transformation in basic education. The initiative also reinforces the importance of empowering teachers with the skills needed to create, curate, and utilize digital learning materials that are responsive to 21st-century teaching and learning demands.
The LR Digitization Training stands as a strategic intervention to strengthen instructional delivery, expand access to quality learning resources, and promote innovation among teacher-developers in the division, ultimately contributing to better learning outcomes for Apayao learners.
