All UP College Admissions (UPCA) Appeals will be done through the UPCA portal starting 20 June 2023. For other queries, please contact UP OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS through any of the following: Telefax: +63 2 89274561 Telephone: +63 2 8981-8500 loc. 3827/3828/3830/3831 Email: [email protected] Website: https://upcollegeadmissions.up.edu.ph Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UPSystemOfficeOfAdmissions/ #UPOpenUniversity
The UPOU ICT Development Office is looking for OJTs/interns who are fearless innovators eager to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience! The minimum requirements for interested students are the following: Currently an undergraduate student of Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related fields. Willing to work physically at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna. We have several projects in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (Natural Language Processing), Web Development, Moodle Development, and Immersive Technologies (AR/VR). OJTs will be working closely with experts in those fields. If you are interested, you may submit your requirements here: https://url.upou.edu.ph/ictdo-ojt . [...]
(Photo from https://icdlasia.org/dc2023/) The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through their ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) and in partnership with its Regional offices, invites UP Open University students to participate in the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2023 Tertiary Level. The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Asia Digital Challenge is an annual student competition targeted at secondary and tertiary school students in Asia who are eager to compete and demonstrate how digital skills may be applied in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. This competition is free of charge and is open to private and [...]
JOB OPPORTUNITY: The UP Open University (UPOU) is looking for one (1) Public Service Support Staff. QUALIFICATIONS: - At least a Bachelor’s degree graduate of Communication Arts or Development Communication - Good oral and written communication skills in English - With events planning and management experience - Proficient in Google Workspace, Photoshop and other relevant editing tools - Can work independently with minimum supervision - Must be active, energetic, and can do multi-tasking - Willing to physically report to work in Los Baños The hired applicant will be assigned to the Dean’s faculty office. Interested parties should submit the following [...]
The BUKA Conference 2023 on “Advancing Equity and Access to Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning” will be held on October 17-18, 2023, at the Wawasan Open University in Penang, Malaysia. The conference will bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners in open and distance learning to discuss innovative solutions to current challenges in promoting equity and access to higher education through technology-enabled learning. Join us for an exciting and collaborative event exploring the latest developments and advancements in open and distance learning. Please visit the following website for more details: https://www.bukaconference.asia. Important Dates Conference: October 17-18, 2023 Deadline for [...]
In the previous episode, we discussed how students utilize ChatGPT and other AI tools for their studies. In the final episode of OPEN Talk on ChatGPT, we will be talking about moving forward with ChatGPT and other AI tools. How can we accept the reality of AI being the new normal? How would it disrupt the education landscape from an administrator’s point of view? What role would AI have in the foreseeable future? Join us and be a part of the conversation on 16 May 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for the fourth and final episode of the series, titled "Moving Forward [...]
Starting 29 April 2023, payment of UPOU tuition and other student-related fees shall no longer be accepted at the Philippine National Bank. However, payments can still be made through any of the following: Credit Card/ATM/Debit Card Landbank ePayment Facility (Landbank and Bancnet) Cash Payment at the Cash Office, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna #UPOpenUniversity
In the previous episode, we discussed the implications of Artificial Intelligence, exploring both its benefits and consequences. We also examined the downsides of using ChatGPT or AI in educational institutions and explored the ethical considerations that arise when using this technology. In this episode, we will be hearing from UPOU students on how they use ChatGPT for their academics. How do students utilize ChatGPT and other AI tools for their studies? Do they acknowledge ChatGPT as a reference to their academic works? Can students from other institutions benefit from using ChatGPT? Join us and be a part of the [...]
In the previous episode, we introduced ChatGPT and discussed its purpose. In this upcoming episode of OPEN Talk's Series on ChatGPT, we will delve into the implications of Artificial Intelligence, exploring both its benefits and consequences. Specifically, we will examine the potential downsides of using ChatGPT or AI in educational institutions, and explore the ethical considerations that arise when using this technology. We will also examine the positive contributions that these technologies can make. Join us and be a part of the conversation on 13 April 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for the second episode of the series, [...]
The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), in collaboration with the UPOU Research Publications Committee, invites you to the 2nd episode of the Research Conversations: Open Science Series, titled "Openness in Science: Revisiting our Values of Scientific Inquiry at the UP Open University (UPOU)." Dr. Alexander G. Flor, Professor and UP Scientist from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies at the University of the Philippines Open University, shall be the resource speaker. Watch this talk today, 4 April 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PHT) on the UPOU Networks Facebook Page. Register [...]
