ICT and Action Research Training in Makassar

The second workshop of 10 February 2007 in Makassar aimed to improve teachers’ skills in the use of computers as a tool to boost the learning of English Language. Jalu, helped by Ibu Ratna (2005 alumna) conducted a workshop on using CD ROM English program application to provide alternative and make initiative in upgrading students’ skills particularly in listening. Around 25 teachers were taught step by step on how to use the CD. They enjoyed the CD program and admitted that it was very useful for their teaching resources. SATA gave away each participant a CD and English teaching materials as learning resource. At the other occasion, 3 alumni were present to take the chance to share exchange experiences of their stay in the US. They were Busyaeri Jafat (as usually called Erik) of 2006 YES program and 2 Pak Yaumin and Wahyudin of Aminef alumni. Erik shared an experience of how he could participate in the program and had a testimony of his stay with American family and went to school there. The most important lesson he explained was that the discipline of time of Americans and parents gave a strong attention on their children education and the progress of child’s learning. Attendees were curious of finding out to get the change to join the programs and wanted to learn from them.