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ICODeL 2021 Announces Plenary Speakers

2021-07-07T11:29:27+08:00

The 4th International Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (ICODeL 2021) has revealed the line up of plenary speakers for the virtual conference that will be held on 13-15 October 2021. Leading professionals, researchers, academics, and experts on the fields of technology enhanced learning, distance and open education, inclusive  education, quality assurance, sustainable development, and technological innovations will be serving as Plenary Speakers.  Two Plenary Sessions will be held on the first day of the conference. Professor Don Passey, established researcher and expert in technology enhanced learning from Lancaster University, will speak during Plenary Session 1: “Using New Technologies for [...]

ICODeL 2021 Announces Plenary Speakers2021-07-07T11:29:27+08:00

UPOU-OGC conducts Webinar on Gender-responsive and Feminist Research

2023-04-20T11:33:30+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted a webinar on Gender-responsive and Feminist Research on 3 June 2021, 2PM to 5PM.   Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles, Director for the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, was Resource Person of the webinar. Dr. Africa-Verceles discussed the basics of engendering research, considerations in related literature, methodology, and theoretical frameworks. She also shared her doctoral dissertation  titled “Livelihood practices of women in the informal economy: Forging pathways towards a feminist solidarity economy.“  The webinar aimed to help UPOU faculty, staff and students in developing gender-focused research proposals. [...]

UPOU-OGC conducts Webinar on Gender-responsive and Feminist Research2023-04-20T11:33:30+08:00

Media Literacy and Fake News in focus on OPEN Talk 8

2023-04-20T11:26:20+08:00

The eight episode of the UP Open University’s (UPOU) OPEN Talk was a delve on the topic of media literacy and fake news. Titled “Media Literacy: Iwasan maging biktima ng fake news,” the episode featured two experts who both lead communication offices in an education and a science institution. Dr. Joane V. Serrano is the Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs and the Office of Gender Concerns. She is also an Associate Professor  of  the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and teaches courses on Science Communication and Environmental Advocacy. Director Marita A. Carlos is a [...]

Media Literacy and Fake News in focus on OPEN Talk 82023-04-20T11:26:20+08:00

#Y4IRT publishes 15 books

2021-06-17T15:04:12+08:00

The project “Youth Capacity Building and Exchange Program toward Sustainable Development and Conservation of Ifugao Rice Terraces” or #Y4IRT of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) published 15 books on the Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT) as a Satoyama landscape. All 15 books were published by the UPOU, funded by Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Environment Fund and the Satoyama Development Mechanism.  These books characterize the IRT’s ecological interactions, traditions and culture, and current conservation issues and approaches. They aim to empower youths with both knowledge and leadership capabilities to sustain the IRT [...]

#Y4IRT publishes 15 books2021-06-17T15:04:12+08:00

UPOU participates in 2nd Quarter Earthquake Drill, even on WFH

2023-04-20T11:28:22+08:00

The Second Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for 2021 was held on 8 June 2021 and UP Open University (UPOU) actively participated in the activity. This activity was spearheaded by the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Committee chaired by Dr. Consuelo DL. Habito, Professor of UPOU Faculty Management and Development Studies, and Program Chair of the UPOU Diploma in and Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management.  An email reminder was sent to all employees by the Crisis Communication Team, especially those who are on work from home (WFH) arrangement. In an email sent to Safety Wardens, Dr. [...]

UPOU participates in 2nd Quarter Earthquake Drill, even on WFH2023-04-20T11:28:22+08:00

OPEN Talk Features Discussion on Depression and Anxiety

2023-04-20T11:31:13+08:00

The seventh episode of the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) OPEN Talk featured a discussion on depression and anxiety. This was held on 2 June 2021, 6PM via the UPOU Networks and UPOU Networks Facebook Page.  Dr. Dinah P. Nadera served as the resource person for the episode. Dr. Nadera is the first resident psychiatrist of the UP Diliman Health Service and previous short-term consultant for mental health and psychosocial support for the Office of the WHO Representative in the Philippines from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Maria Rowena Raymundo, Assistant Professor of the UPOU Faculty of Education, served  [...]

OPEN Talk Features Discussion on Depression and Anxiety2023-04-20T11:31:13+08:00

FICS MeetUPs Expands to UPOU Staff Members

2021-06-11T12:42:25+08:00

As a response to numerous calls from UP Open University (UPOU) staff members from other offices,  the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) offered a special edition of FICS MeetUPS on 04 June 2021. Mr. Efraime Cruz, one of the project staff of FICS, served as the Resource Person and discussed “Increasing Emotional Intelligence for Meaningful Work and Quality Life.” The program started with a brief background about the FICS MeetUPs and introduction of its logo. Dr. Alexander Flor, FICS Dean and Professor, shared the beginning of extension in the university. He expressed his bliss that this public [...]

FICS MeetUPs Expands to UPOU Staff Members2021-06-11T12:42:25+08:00

Part 2 of OPEN Talk’s “Para-paraan Yan” focused on Teaching Reading to Adolescent Learners

2023-04-20T11:22:16+08:00

The OPEN Talk Episode entitled “Para-Paraan Yan!” was held on 19 May 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM via live streaming. This OPEN Talk episode featured another discussion on teaching reading during remote learning. It focused on teaching reading for adolescent learners, specifically developing readers and students from Grade 3 onwards.  Since this is part two of  the episode on teaching reading in remote learning, the same set of resource speakers were invited: Ms. Michelle Agas, a Teacher, Storyteller, and Children's Show Host; and Ms. Julie Weygan-Aparato, Program Lead and Teacher at Interactive Children's Literacy Program. The moderator of the [...]

Part 2 of OPEN Talk’s “Para-paraan Yan” focused on Teaching Reading to Adolescent Learners2023-04-20T11:22:16+08:00

Research Journeys III: Building research relationships and working with your research supervisor

2022-06-06T11:24:58+08:00

“A week before I flew to Manila, before my final defense, I received a call from my adviser. She told me ‘Your paper won’t do. We have to reschedule.’ Imagine my reaction. My three-year journey in thesis writing taught me that it won’t be easy. It will take certain turns. There will be bumps. But it’s important who I journey with. For me, it was with my adviser.“ (Arayana Fernando Kunting, 2021) True enough, the relationship with your advisor is one of the most crucial aspects when it comes to academic success. Finding the right mentor and learning [...]

Research Journeys III: Building research relationships and working with your research supervisor2022-06-06T11:24:58+08:00

Open Talk 5 Shares Challenges and Lessons in Remote Teaching and Learning

2023-04-20T11:25:02+08:00

Another episode of UP Open University’s (UPOU) Open Talk went live on 5 May 2021. OPEN Talk’s Episode 5 featured a discussion on the challenges and lessons learned when classes shifted to remote learning. It carried the title “My Classroom in my Monitor: Challenges and Lessons Gained.” The resource speakers for this episode included Mr. Renzdy A. Mejilla, a public high school teacher from Dr. Maria D. Pastrana from National High School, Mauban, Quezon;  Asst. Prof. Kahrein Salvador, a faculty member from FAITH Colleges, Tanauan City, Batangas; and,  Mr. Jericho Jay Q. Abacco, a college student from Don [...]

Open Talk 5 Shares Challenges and Lessons in Remote Teaching and Learning2023-04-20T11:25:02+08:00
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