Tools of the Trade
Human Culture and Traditions on Canvas
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Jovita Punzalan
When the Spanish colonization took place in the Philippine archipelago for more than three centuries particularly in the province of Bulacan several pre-colonial cultures and way of life were gradually disappeared. The paper identifies which Filipino culture and traditions were fading over the course of time that can only be seen on canvas. In order to know and understand comprehensively, mixed methods research that includes archival investigations, observation, focus-group-discussion, and face-to-face interviews were applied. The results of the study show that giving respect to the elders through hand gestures; “bayanihan” or extending hands to the need of others; traditional dances during festivals and thanksgiving; the culture of healing through folk healers and shamanism; and the like. The results infer that human culture and traditions of Filipino people that can only be seen in canvas may diminish and ease off if revival and sustainability do not occur.
Assessing Student Dependence on Artificial Intelligence Tools
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Lyn Dalisaymo
Artificial Intelligence grasps computers to imitate the problem solving and decision making capable by human minds. This study investigates the extent to which students rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools in creating academic assignments and projects. Mixed method research is used to obtain a comprehensive result of the study. Preliminary outputs show that school policies and guidelines for student papers should be developed and implemented.
The Impact of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer on Students
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Bernandino Malang
The study investigates the impact of incorporating Chat GPT, a cutting-edge conversational AI, into educational environments to improve student learning results. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative analysis of student performance metrics with qualitative evaluation through interviews and questionnaires. The findings indicate that employing ChatGPT during educational sessions promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
