On March 24, 2025, a training session on the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations (STARBOOKS) was conducted to help educators and librarians of Sacred Heart of Cavite, Inc. – Recoletos De Alfonso use this digital learning tool effectively. The event was attended by the Provincial Director of DOST-Cavite, Ms. Gilda S. De Jesus, who served as the guest speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Laurence Angelo F. Bago led the demonstration and workshop, while Mr. Mark Anthony B. Acidella conducted the orientation. The session aimed to teach participants how to navigate STARBOOKS, which offers a vast collection of science and technology resources in text, video, and audio formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cerebro Solutions Inc., led by CEO Mr. Jonas Justine U. Itugot, donated the STARBOOKS unit. This generous contribution supports education by providing students and teachers access to valuable learning materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the lecture, participants engaged in a hands-on session where they applied their newly acquired knowledge by operating the STARBOOKS system. Mr. Bago encouraged them to integrate STARBOOKS into their educational activities, maximizing its potential as a tool for research and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DOST remains committed to providing science and technology interventions to ensure the adoption of technologies and their application for maximum economic and social benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n