Since I learned how to drive a motorbike, I am quite particular with my driving attire and things to bring. I have at least two bags to carry, one for my personal basic belongings and one for my laptop and teaching materials. As a teacher, papers and books are my normal stuffs to drag around.
And since, there are instances that I have to drive all by myself; I need a backpack to at least make the driving more convenient. I want however, bags that are sturdy and spacious but not bulky enough to carry around.
My friends suggested checking for Samsonite luggage short and long travels. I shall however, check the nearest stores here in the city for a good catch.
Being a working woman requires so many things to carry. Sigh!!!!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Use of Java's Static Methods
Java uses methods to break down tasks into smaller units. Another type of method is the static method. To access a static method, one has to type, ClassName.MethodName(). With static methods, we need static variables.
Do check the sample program for the use of static methods.
import java.io.*;
public class ChangeV2 {
static double cost;
static double tax;
static double payment;
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
String str;
String prodname;
double xcost=0.0;
double totalcost=0.0;
double change=0.0;
double xpayment=0.0;
System.out.println("Input Product name:");
prodname=br.readLine();
System.out.println("Input Item Cost: ");
str=br.readLine();
xcost=Double.parseDouble(str);
ChangeV2.setCost(xcost);
ChangeV2.setTax(xcost);
totalcost=ChangeV2.getCost()+ChangeV2.getTax();
System.out.println("Tax: "+ChangeV2.getTax());
System.out.println("Total Costs:"+totalcost);
System.out.println("Input Payment: ");
str=br.readLine();
xpayment=Double.parseDouble(str);
ChangeV2.setPayment(xpayment);
change=ChangeV2.getPayment()-totalcost;
System.out.println("Change:"+change);
}
public static double getCost()
{ return cost;}
public static void setCost(double x)
{ cost=x;}
public static double getPayment()
{ return payment;}
public static void setPayment(double x)
{ payment=x;}
public static void setTax(double x)
{ tax=x*.06;}
public static double getTax()
{ return tax;}
}
Do check the sample program for the use of static methods.
import java.io.*;
public class ChangeV2 {
static double cost;
static double tax;
static double payment;
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
String str;
String prodname;
double xcost=0.0;
double totalcost=0.0;
double change=0.0;
double xpayment=0.0;
System.out.println("Input Product name:");
prodname=br.readLine();
System.out.println("Input Item Cost: ");
str=br.readLine();
xcost=Double.parseDouble(str);
ChangeV2.setCost(xcost);
ChangeV2.setTax(xcost);
totalcost=ChangeV2.getCost()+ChangeV2.getTax();
System.out.println("Tax: "+ChangeV2.getTax());
System.out.println("Total Costs:"+totalcost);
System.out.println("Input Payment: ");
str=br.readLine();
xpayment=Double.parseDouble(str);
ChangeV2.setPayment(xpayment);
change=ChangeV2.getPayment()-totalcost;
System.out.println("Change:"+change);
}
public static double getCost()
{ return cost;}
public static void setCost(double x)
{ cost=x;}
public static double getPayment()
{ return payment;}
public static void setPayment(double x)
{ payment=x;}
public static void setTax(double x)
{ tax=x*.06;}
public static double getTax()
{ return tax;}
}
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
School Dress Code
Earlier my direct supervisor called my attention to stop wearing jeans since the dress code for faculty is to wear skirts or slacks. But, since I also attend to my business, I find this unlikely. I was however, advised to make an excuse letter for the college dean to exempt me from the dress code.
I have to feel guilty though because most of my jeans are skinny. Perhaps, my students and fellow faculty and higher administrators don't see these fit. My big weight somehow aggravates the appearance that I badly need some diet, exercise or weight loss surgery Mexico .
I shall however, make the needed request letter but I shall be more choosy when it comes to wearing jeans. Somehow, I have to look professional but comfortable in and out of school.
I have to feel guilty though because most of my jeans are skinny. Perhaps, my students and fellow faculty and higher administrators don't see these fit. My big weight somehow aggravates the appearance that I badly need some diet, exercise or weight loss surgery Mexico .
I shall however, make the needed request letter but I shall be more choosy when it comes to wearing jeans. Somehow, I have to look professional but comfortable in and out of school.
Meeting My Old Student from Eon Years
Over the eleven years of teaching, I had worked among four colleges and one high school. And, over those years, I cant hardly remember all the faces and names of my students.
However, when I went to check one boutique, I somehow noticed a beautiful lady looking back at me. I was about to leave when he said, " Did you teach in Notre Dame before?" I simply replied "yes." He then told me he was my student. Don't get me wrong, since my student is a certified gay.
I did look at him well and I can hardly remember the old features. He can still remember me after 9 years.
I can only feel happier that somehow, my students can remember me and that they have become better after school.
I wish to remember them all but I think that is simply impossible. I can only enjoy the time with them while it is possible. But, I wish them better and productive future after schooling.
However, when I went to check one boutique, I somehow noticed a beautiful lady looking back at me. I was about to leave when he said, " Did you teach in Notre Dame before?" I simply replied "yes." He then told me he was my student. Don't get me wrong, since my student is a certified gay.
I did look at him well and I can hardly remember the old features. He can still remember me after 9 years.
I can only feel happier that somehow, my students can remember me and that they have become better after school.
I wish to remember them all but I think that is simply impossible. I can only enjoy the time with them while it is possible. But, I wish them better and productive future after schooling.
Holiday Breaks Among Schools
Soon it will be holiday breaks in most countries as we celebrate Christmas and New Year. Part of the Filipino culture is to celebrate feasts and holidays as often as possible. I can say that most of the months in the calendar are attributed to giving honor to the dead or to celebrating religious activities.
Now, that festive holiday season is coming, we are preparing for Christmas parties for both students and faculty. There are even other employees who scout already for holiday outfit including Vera Wang dresses to boost.
Every one in the school simply love vacation and it is only during Christmas holidays that school personnel and students get the long breaks from classroom works.
Now, that festive holiday season is coming, we are preparing for Christmas parties for both students and faculty. There are even other employees who scout already for holiday outfit including Vera Wang dresses to boost.
Every one in the school simply love vacation and it is only during Christmas holidays that school personnel and students get the long breaks from classroom works.
Professional Growth Among IT Faculty
Since IT is a fast - pace profession, faculty members can only continuously update themselves with latest technology and professional affiliations with the industry and other institutions solidly grounded already.
I did join the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) and normally, each region gets represented through their regional chapter.
With this association, a fellow teacher gets more oriented with the updates, benchmarks with the best and networks with industry and academic players who he may associate with in the future.
Thus, it helps if one is a member of a national or international institution. You get the due recognition and advancement you highly deserve.
I did join the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) and normally, each region gets represented through their regional chapter.
With this association, a fellow teacher gets more oriented with the updates, benchmarks with the best and networks with industry and academic players who he may associate with in the future.
Thus, it helps if one is a member of a national or international institution. You get the due recognition and advancement you highly deserve.
Programming Breaks
During our laboratory schedules when the students do their laboratory works, I consume the time answering their programming problem or preparing lectures for the coming days.
However, there are really students who in spite of the problems required to solve, they simply opted for recreations. They simply go online and find online games like the ones they play on their PSP, XBox or gameboy.
I normally call their attention to work first on the laboratory requirements before anything else. But, there are simply instances that when they are done ahead of the others, they find time for fun even for a short period of time.
However, there are really students who in spite of the problems required to solve, they simply opted for recreations. They simply go online and find online games like the ones they play on their PSP, XBox or gameboy.
I normally call their attention to work first on the laboratory requirements before anything else. But, there are simply instances that when they are done ahead of the others, they find time for fun even for a short period of time.
Solving Programming Exercises Too
One thing that is tedious with teaching IT is that teachers get to solve programming problems too and present their solutions to the students.
Now, that I teach Java programming too, I find it quite handy although sometimes difficult to follow the courseware of Java. I guess, the courseware is not just one-for-all reference since some portions may not at all clear that other references are simply needed.
I get to teach part time but with the nature of my teaching programs, I get to use the vacant time solving programming problems. Gosh!!!! I am really getting old with this.
Now, that I teach Java programming too, I find it quite handy although sometimes difficult to follow the courseware of Java. I guess, the courseware is not just one-for-all reference since some portions may not at all clear that other references are simply needed.
I get to teach part time but with the nature of my teaching programs, I get to use the vacant time solving programming problems. Gosh!!!! I am really getting old with this.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Online Schooling Rocks!
Now that second semester is officially open, students and teachers do flock the streets to head to schools and elsewhere. Students from remote place simply have to endure the long travel back and forth to attend to their classes.
This is also true among graduate students. Personally, I have to commute from one city to another to attend to my Saturday graduate school class. Unfortunately, some courses have to be taken from other remote cities that regular commutes are simply impossible and impractical. This can worsen if the student is working.
Thus, it is wiser and helpful that an online degree can be deeply considered. I found this online university that offers online graduate and undergraduate schooling for IT, Business, Healthcare and Education Programs. And, since they are a non-profit organization, the tuition is almost 50% cheaper than other academic institutions.
Online education is quite acceptable especially if the student resides in a remote place, or if he is working with irregular schedules or if he wants to learn at his own pacing. However, it can be difficult if the students are not at all serious with education and not self - motivated.
In my case, I wish to try online IT degree for my masteral schooling. This works well since my undergraduate course is inclined with IT.
What I quite like with this online university is that their graduates are recognized by the industry and other institutions in the entire states of America. Thus, students do not have to feel insecure about not attending school the conventional way.
Payments of tuitions can be made through credit card or cash or financial aids. I must say, this school is really geared towards helping students earn their degree and their success.
This is also true among graduate students. Personally, I have to commute from one city to another to attend to my Saturday graduate school class. Unfortunately, some courses have to be taken from other remote cities that regular commutes are simply impossible and impractical. This can worsen if the student is working.
Thus, it is wiser and helpful that an online degree can be deeply considered. I found this online university that offers online graduate and undergraduate schooling for IT, Business, Healthcare and Education Programs. And, since they are a non-profit organization, the tuition is almost 50% cheaper than other academic institutions.
Online education is quite acceptable especially if the student resides in a remote place, or if he is working with irregular schedules or if he wants to learn at his own pacing. However, it can be difficult if the students are not at all serious with education and not self - motivated.
In my case, I wish to try online IT degree for my masteral schooling. This works well since my undergraduate course is inclined with IT.
What I quite like with this online university is that their graduates are recognized by the industry and other institutions in the entire states of America. Thus, students do not have to feel insecure about not attending school the conventional way.
Payments of tuitions can be made through credit card or cash or financial aids. I must say, this school is really geared towards helping students earn their degree and their success.
Java's Use of Methods
In most programming languages, the use of modular approach to solve programming works is simply natural and inherent.
In Java, this is realized through the use of methods. The use of methods, allows the class where the methods are defined to reuse it the nth time. Further, other classes outside the defining class can also call on these methods.
In using methods, one should observe the following:
1. method header
2. use of correct arguments
3. body of the method
Methods may also return a value or not. This arrangement should be properly defined as we define methods.
Check the sample program to illustrate the use of methods.
import java.io.*;
public class WeightMethod {
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
double weightpds=0.0;
String str;
System.out.println("Please enter your weight in pounds:");
str=br.readLine();
weightpds=Double.parseDouble(str); //convert string to double
System.out.println("Your weight of "+weightpds+" pounds is "+Compute(weightpds)+" kilos."); // the method Compute was invoked or called
}
// the method definition with its argument and returned value
public static double Compute(double weightlbs){
double weightkls=weightlbs/2.2;
return weightkls;
}
}
In Java, this is realized through the use of methods. The use of methods, allows the class where the methods are defined to reuse it the nth time. Further, other classes outside the defining class can also call on these methods.
In using methods, one should observe the following:
1. method header
2. use of correct arguments
3. body of the method
Methods may also return a value or not. This arrangement should be properly defined as we define methods.
Check the sample program to illustrate the use of methods.
import java.io.*;
public class WeightMethod {
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
double weightpds=0.0;
String str;
System.out.println("Please enter your weight in pounds:");
str=br.readLine();
weightpds=Double.parseDouble(str); //convert string to double
System.out.println("Your weight of "+weightpds+" pounds is "+Compute(weightpds)+" kilos."); // the method Compute was invoked or called
}
// the method definition with its argument and returned value
public static double Compute(double weightlbs){
double weightkls=weightlbs/2.2;
return weightkls;
}
}
School Stress, Again!
I am only doing part time teaching, so I can use my other time with business. However, since I was given programming subjects with Advance Java, I can only use most of my time reading and programming.
I quite sleep late but have to wake up early. I can look sleep – deprived because of the dark circles around my eyes and the random pimples on my face. I quite use a mild acne treatment to reduce the inflammation.
Stress is a normal burden among students and teachers. I only hope I can get used to teaching and programming again.
I quite sleep late but have to wake up early. I can look sleep – deprived because of the dark circles around my eyes and the random pimples on my face. I quite use a mild acne treatment to reduce the inflammation.
Stress is a normal burden among students and teachers. I only hope I can get used to teaching and programming again.
Java's Keyboard Input
Reading from a console input is quite different from C and Java. If in C, we simply use scanf() and in C++ other input operators, in Java, this can be something else.
To read character-based stream inputs, we use System.in tied with BufferedReader. Reader is an abstract class. One of its concrete subclasses is InputStreamReader, which converts bytes to characters. To obtain an InputStreamReader object that is linked to System.in, use the following constructor:
InputStreamReader(InputStream inputStream)
Because System.in refers to an object of type InputStream, it can be used for
inputStream. Putting it all together, the following line of code creates a BufferedReader that is connected to the keyboard:
BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
To implement this, check the sample program to convert weight in pounds to kilograms.
import java.io.*;
public class Weight {
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
double weightpds=0.0;
double weightkls=0.0;
String str;
System.out.println("Please enter your weight in pounds:");
str=br.readLine();
weightpds=Double.parseDouble(str); //convert string to double
weightkls=weightpds/2.2;
System.out.println("Your weight of "+weightpds+" pounds is "+weightkls+" kilos.");
}
}
To read character-based stream inputs, we use System.in tied with BufferedReader. Reader is an abstract class. One of its concrete subclasses is InputStreamReader, which converts bytes to characters. To obtain an InputStreamReader object that is linked to System.in, use the following constructor:
InputStreamReader(InputStream inputStream)
Because System.in refers to an object of type InputStream, it can be used for
inputStream. Putting it all together, the following line of code creates a BufferedReader that is connected to the keyboard:
BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
To implement this, check the sample program to convert weight in pounds to kilograms.
import java.io.*;
public class Weight {
public static void main(String args[]) throws IOException{
BufferedReader br= new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
double weightpds=0.0;
double weightkls=0.0;
String str;
System.out.println("Please enter your weight in pounds:");
str=br.readLine();
weightpds=Double.parseDouble(str); //convert string to double
weightkls=weightpds/2.2;
System.out.println("Your weight of "+weightpds+" pounds is "+weightkls+" kilos.");
}
}
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
School's Second Semester's Up
Today is the official start of class for STI Gensan. It is actually my second employer after college. I got to meet my old colleagues yesterday and I was asked to stay for good. I could only hope I can be more happy with them.
They gave me an afternoon class to commence at 5pm and that is only more acceptable since I shall have the chance to stay at our store in the morning and before closing and head home early.
Also, the part time arrangement would allow me to travel whenever I can. We hope to travel abroad and perhaps try Asia and myrtle beach vacation rentals elsewhere.
Truly teaching is underpaid but overworked but I simply love doing it that I decided to come back.
They gave me an afternoon class to commence at 5pm and that is only more acceptable since I shall have the chance to stay at our store in the morning and before closing and head home early.
Also, the part time arrangement would allow me to travel whenever I can. We hope to travel abroad and perhaps try Asia and myrtle beach vacation rentals elsewhere.
Truly teaching is underpaid but overworked but I simply love doing it that I decided to come back.
Java Development Network
I shall start with my JAVA class this afternoon. I have my background in Java basic programming and advance through NETBEANS and MySQL but what I shall teach shall be hard coding and a thorough coverage of Object - Oriented Programming.
There are indeed a number of ways how Java can be written and executed, but do check Java Sun Development resources for downloads and references.j
There are indeed a number of ways how Java can be written and executed, but do check Java Sun Development resources for downloads and references.j
Teaching Java Programming, Again!
Ironic though that my former school before I got married had been asking me to submit my application papers. And my former student was simply too excited to have me hired that she set a teaching demonstration and assessment schedules earlier today.
Since I was too frustrated yesterday, I consumed the day with movie marathon and filled the evening with reviewing JAVA programming and making a demo presentation until midnight.
The demo went well that I was hired right away and in spite of the dizzy head and dark circles under eyes, the evening efforts I made paid off.
Classes however, shall start tomorrow. I shall miss my old students but I am quite excited to meet the new ones too.
Since I was too frustrated yesterday, I consumed the day with movie marathon and filled the evening with reviewing JAVA programming and making a demo presentation until midnight.
The demo went well that I was hired right away and in spite of the dizzy head and dark circles under eyes, the evening efforts I made paid off.
Classes however, shall start tomorrow. I shall miss my old students but I am quite excited to meet the new ones too.
Leaving the Old School
I could not go back to my most recent school that I simply accepted the invitation of my second employer before.
At first, I was all uneasy with the demonstration, interviews and exams again but I simply love to teach that I was all willing to risk of not being hired.
I am however, glad that my other old school warmly welcome me for parttime teaching this semester.
I felt sad but excited too, leaving your old family for another old family. But, more importantly, I am back to teaching and touching lives and that’s all that matters.
At first, I was all uneasy with the demonstration, interviews and exams again but I simply love to teach that I was all willing to risk of not being hired.
I am however, glad that my other old school warmly welcome me for parttime teaching this semester.
I felt sad but excited too, leaving your old family for another old family. But, more importantly, I am back to teaching and touching lives and that’s all that matters.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Learning Programming Again
I was given by my boss - friend some teaching loads to start this November 9, 2009 among some IT students.
I was to handle Java, C++ and internet programming again. I did keep my old notes but I have to get some new books to help me with lectures and programming works and laboratory exercises.
I quite miss my old copies of programming codes since the computers I used before were reformatted causing some of my files deleted or corrupted. How I wish I can have online backup for security option.
Now, I have to search for more programming books from libraries from the net and from the local sources otherwise I will struggle more of relearning everything.
I was to handle Java, C++ and internet programming again. I did keep my old notes but I have to get some new books to help me with lectures and programming works and laboratory exercises.
I quite miss my old copies of programming codes since the computers I used before were reformatted causing some of my files deleted or corrupted. How I wish I can have online backup for security option.
Now, I have to search for more programming books from libraries from the net and from the local sources otherwise I will struggle more of relearning everything.
Top 10 Countries on Internet Connection
It was noted that my country belongs to the farthest rank when it comes to IT, and I wont be surprised if our internet connection falls short compared to the rest of the countries.
From the article of Latest Technology Trends, Top 10 Countries were short listed for internet connection based on average speed connection surveyed by AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES.
The ranking from fastest to least among 223 assessed countries is as follows:
From the article of Latest Technology Trends, Top 10 Countries were short listed for internet connection based on average speed connection surveyed by AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES.
The ranking from fastest to least among 223 assessed countries is as follows:
- South Korea
- Japan
- Hongkong
- Romania
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Slovakia
- Norway
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Getting Old with Programming
I am way past the calendar and my eyes get more constrained than before. I used to stay before my computers more than 12 hours a day but I could still work well after that. Now, I get older every day and more vision – limited.
I still teach, and do programming among the many things I do with my computer, but my vision does not improve at all. Thus, wearing of eyeglasses helps.
Oftentimes, our work contribute to our health problems like the back pains I get from regular seats before my computer. We can only find ways how to prevent or reduce its side effects.
I still teach, and do programming among the many things I do with my computer, but my vision does not improve at all. Thus, wearing of eyeglasses helps.
Cute eye wear for an aging teacher - programmer
I got the image above from the wide selection of Holiday Fun Eyeglasses of Zenni. They got as low as $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses and have regular New Arrivals with cool and classy styles at guaranteed quality.
Oftentimes, our work contribute to our health problems like the back pains I get from regular seats before my computer. We can only find ways how to prevent or reduce its side effects.
More Technical Skill Scholarship From TESDA
Education will never be replaced by any material stuffs that I quite advocate earning a diploma from as high as post graduate. But, it is reality too in the Philippines that more and more young ones don't get to go to school or finish their degrees for financial reasons. So, I quite support the initiatives of the government by providing skill scholarships through TESDA.
It is only through education and knowledge that an individual can make his living more sustainable. Thus, we must all take hold of education chances whatever is the costs. Sometimes while studying, we need to work to send us to school but I guess it is always the priority that counts the most.
For now, there is a greater worldwide demand for welders and contact agents for call centers and other BPO units.
Do check TESDA for further details.
It is only through education and knowledge that an individual can make his living more sustainable. Thus, we must all take hold of education chances whatever is the costs. Sometimes while studying, we need to work to send us to school but I guess it is always the priority that counts the most.
For now, there is a greater worldwide demand for welders and contact agents for call centers and other BPO units.
Do check TESDA for further details.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Programming Teaching Loads for Me
I went back to my old employer school, RMMC, and I was given four (4) subject loads, three (3) of which are programming subjects in web and Java programming and the other one is a load on software engineering.
The loads were for part - time status only since I need more time for the business but a time too for teaching for continued IT updates.
At least teaching programming becomes easier because we have projector and a big lcd monitor in our lecture rooms.
My students and I are simply excited to see one another again after a semester's off.
The loads were for part - time status only since I need more time for the business but a time too for teaching for continued IT updates.
At least teaching programming becomes easier because we have projector and a big lcd monitor in our lecture rooms.
My students and I are simply excited to see one another again after a semester's off.
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