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Four Philippine state colleges and universities (SUCs) signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) to officially commit to the promotion of open and distance education and technology-enhanced learning through the 6th National Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (NCODeL 2019). On 23 September 2019 at the Holiday Inn, Baguio City, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) represented by Chancellor Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria; University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) represented by Chancellor Raymundo D. Rovillos; Benguet State University (BSU) represented by Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr Kenneth Laruan on behalf of President Feliciano Calora, Jr.; and the Ifugao [...]

NCODeL 2019 extends the deadline for the submission of research abstract papers to 23 September 2019. The 6th National Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (NCODeL 2019) will be held on 26-28 November 2019 at the Holiday Inn, Baguio City. It carries the theme “Quality in Equity. Equity in Quality.” It focuses on the more in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of distance education, elearning, and technology-enhanced learning. The conference has three sub-themes: (1) Equity Dimensions in Quality Assurance Frameworks in technology-enhanced Learning; (2) Access, Inclusivity and Equity in Technology-enhanced Learning; and (3) Technologies for Enhancing Equity and [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) held an orientation program for new students on 31 August 2019 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna. One hundred twenty (120) incoming undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students participated in the orientation. The general orientation was live streamed via the UPOU Networks, with 244 new students participating. Video conferencing was also arranged with some new students who attended the orientation in the UPOU Mega Learning Hubs (MLH) located in the National Capital Region (Diliman, Quezon City), Visayas (Cebu City), and [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted an orientation for its newly admitted students for the Academic Year 2019-2020. Students under the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies, Diploma in Computer Science, Master of Information Systems, Master of Development Communication (MDC) and Doctor of Communication programs participated in the FICS orientation program held at Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters on 31 August 2019. The day started with a campus tour to familiarize new students with the different landmarks and offices of the university. The students then proceeded to the faculty orientation where [...]

Manila, Philippines - Five or so years ago, “fake news” was a term that no one used. Today, it’s no longer just a term, but a phenomenon, recognized as an urgent global problem and a threat to human life by world leaders and institutions. The rise of social media as the main source of news and information by most has made it easier for malicious figures and groups to spread false content, especially in tech-savvy Southeast Asia. This led a group of independent youth leaders and professionals in Manila, Philippines to start the “Break the Fake Movement”, an organization that [...]

Calling researchers who are looking into radically innovative ways to address sustainable development challenges! We are pleased to announce that we are welcoming submissions to the Off the Lip 2020 Conference on Cognitive Innovation for Sustainable Development. We welcome perspectives from all disciplines and disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, neuroscience, the arts, humanities, computational science, philosophy, design, anthropology, education, development studies, biology, cybernetics, autopoeitic studies, and systems theory. Off the Lip 2020 will happen 24-25 January 2020, at the UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. The conference seeks to showcase radically multidisciplinary, multisectoral, and creative approaches to [...]