A invoice in search of to create a web-based library which can function a repository of digitized copies of all textbooks and reference books of all elementary and secondary college students has been filed within the Senate.
Senator Jinggoy Estada has filed Senate Bill 2075 or the proposed Philippine Online Library Act in a bid to realize the best 1:1 student-textbook ratio within the nation.
“The insufficient number of textbooks in public schools remains a serious concern and with the sheer number of students, the achievement of the ideal textbook-to-student ratio is far from realization. In this light, the Philippine Online Library can supplement the required books, especially for students who have internet connectivity,” Estrada mentioned in his explanatory be aware.
Estrada mentioned the web library won’t solely complement the present bodily libraries in colleges and native authorities models across the nation however may also support each academics and college students particularly those that have utilized varied studying modalities, together with on-line and hybrid courses.
Under SB 2075, the Department of Education might be mandated to create a digitized copy of all textbooks and reference books it deems obligatory for the training of elementary and secondary college students. These shall be compiled within the Philippine Online Library which might be collectively managed by DepEd and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT).
To guarantee entry to digitized copies of textbooks, the DepEd shall present computer systems, laptops, or acceptable gear to all main and secondary public colleges nationwide whereas DICT shall present quick and dependable web entry to each campus.
In order to scale back bills associated to pc procurement, the invoice permits the nationwide authorities companies, government-owned and managed firms and different authorities monetary establishments which can procure new computer systems to endorse their previous models to the DICT and test if the computer systems can be utilized for the web library. Afterwards, the pc units or laptops shall be given to DepEd for deployment to campuses.
Under the measure, the DepEd and the National Library of the Philippines could have joint custody over the digitized copies of the textbooks.
Once enacted into regulation, an preliminary quantity of P500 million shall be appropriated by Congress for its implementation. The quantity might be collectively managed by DepEd and DICT. — Hana Bordey/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
