
On May 2, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. via Google Meet, the graduate students from Ateneo de Naga University conducted a free and accessible webinar open for pre-service teachers and in-service teachers entitled 21st Century Teacher 101: Emotional Resilience and Technology-Driven Teaching for Educators with the theme: Smart Classrooms, Strong Teachers: Integrating AI for Engagement, Equity, and Emotional Sustainability.

The activity was made possible through the leadership of DR. IVY B. GALON-MORIÑO, the outstanding support of Dr. Ronaldo SP. Elicay, and the approval by Dr. Malu C. Barcillano. and the efforts of the committee composed of the following Graduate School students: Michael Angelo T. Abordo, Myrtle Joy P. De Ramos, Janine Ericka L. Españo, Jonathan Jose C. Fernando, Arvie M. Romero, and John Paul O. Tianes.


To enhance emotional resilience and capacitate participants on AI integration and educational technologies, two resource speakers, namely, Myrtle Joy P. De Ramos and Janine Ericka L. Españo, presented and discussed it thoroughly. As highlighted, emotional resilience and AI integration promote student engagement and boost learning outcomes. It builds emotional resilience, and using AI requires critical consideration and evaluation to ensure they uphold ethical standards, maintains academic integrity, and remain aligned with sound pedagogical principles.
The webinar serves as a venue for educators and education students to examine the practical use of AI tools while considering their wider impact on teaching and learning. As a free and accessible webinar, it served as a bridge to a broad range of teachers and future educators who may have limited opportunities for formal training in these fields. Ultimately, the project contributes to the growth of resilient, reflective, and technologically competent educators capable of creating meaningful, equitable, and sustainable learning experiences in 21st-century classrooms.
Prepared by:
Michael Angelo T. Abordo
MaEd Educational Leadership and Management Student