[April 17, 2009] DoST launches math and science softwares Tweet MANILA, Apr 15, 2009 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- The Department of Science and Technology has launched interactive learning portal to entice young students with the fun in learning science and mathematics. "The website offers practical and convenient access to the modules which can be viewed online or saved as a personal copy," the Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) said. The courseware covers Grades 1 to 6 Science and Math subjects and can run on both Linux and MS Windows OS, DOST's Advances Science and Technology Institute director Dennis Villorente said. It can attract interests of young students because it features all original animated characters and images, detailed discussions (text and audio), animated elements interactive activities, evaluation exams, he added. Phase 2 will feature Filipino characters Lam-ang, Maria Makiling and Bernardo Carpio. The project was spawned from the success of the 101 elementary science and mathematics modules released in CD copies in 2006. The Courseware Team, from ASTI and SEI, expanded the project via the World Wide Web, making the modules more accessible to the public. The courseware website was started in October of 2008 in line with the preceding courseware project?s vision to improve elementary science and mathematics education in the Philippines. The website project was developed corollary to ASTI and SEI?s vision and mission to contribute to the national development by providing innovative solutions using information and communications technology (ICT). ASTI and SEI are currently working on the development of 500 science and math courseware modules for secondary level which are expected to be completed in 2012. It was launched in Philippine Science High School-Davao campus. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]