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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), in partnership with the UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc. (UPOUAFI), held the 3rd FICS Masterclass: A Lecture Series from Thought Leaders on 30 May 2018 at The Sandbox, CCDL, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Felix Librero, Professor Emeritus and former UPOU Chancellor, served as the thought leader and discussed Thesis Writing: A Practical Guide. Dr. Librero explained that a thesis or a dissertation is a capstone for academic degrees both for Masters and Doctoral degrees. Its purpose is to demonstrate a student's expertise in his/her [...]

On 17 May 2018, members from the Faculty of Education of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU FEd) delivered oral paper presentations in the 18th Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN) Annual Scientific Conference: International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovation for the Environment (ICoNSIE) 2018. The panel presentation was entitled "ODeL Framework for Environmental Education: Practices, Potentials, and Challenges". Composed of five oral paper presentations, the session detailed vital principles and workflow in open and distance e-learning (ODeL) practice that can be also be applied in the creation of online environmental education initiatives. Dr. Ricardo [...]

Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo, an affiliate faculty member of the Faculty of Education of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU FEd) presented a paper last 17 May 2018 during the 18th Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN) Annual Scientific Conference: International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovation for the Environment (ICoNSIE) 2018. Entitled "Enhancing the Resilience of Indigenous Peoples through a Climate-Smart Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP)", Dr. Quimbo observed the case of Aytas in Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines and found out that the current ADSDPP was not equipped on climate-proof plans and [...]

To share best practices in the development and management of open and distance eLearning programs, the UP Open University, facilitated a focus group discussion (FDG) for the second time with the personnel of Ifugao State University (IFSU) on 20 May 2018 at its IFSU Campus in Lamut, Ifugao. The FGD is part of the Cascading Best Practices Program (CBPP). The UPOU team lead by Chancellor Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria met with 27 faculty and staff members involved in the IFSU distance education programs for a needs assessment and evaluation. They discussed the difficulties they encountered as student-participants in the Open [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University (STOU) in Thailand, conducted a "Seminar on Online Assessment" on 24 May 2018 at the Audiovisual Room of UPOU in Los Baños, Laguna, and online via networks.upou.edu.ph. The seminar featured the experience of STOU in Online Assessment, specifically the experience of the lecturers from Office of Registration, Records and Evaluation, Dr. Prathana Phonapichat and Dr. Anusorn Koedsri. Dr. Phonapichat shared about the STOU Test Research and Development Center. She explained that STOU creates tests for 400 subjects every semester using item banking. According to [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) organized the "Cultivating Accessible and Inclusive Education: Disability Awareness Seminar" on 18 May 2018 at the Audio Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The seminar is part of @cessUP, one of UPOU's flagship programs, and part of UPOU's thrust towards Universal Accessibility. In her opening remarks, UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, highlighted the possible causes of exclusion identified by UNESCO -- exclusion from having the life prospects needed for learning; exclusion from entry into a school; exclusion from participating in school; exclusion from meaningful learning experiences; exclusion from recognition of [...]

UP Faculty Regent and Former Dean of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education, Dr. Patricia B. Arinto, along with the members of the ad hoc "Committee to Review Research Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) concerns and to Recommend Policies to Address Them," conducted a consultation meeting with the UPOU REPS on 7 May 2018 at the UPOU Audio Visual Room in Los Baños, Laguna. This is the first of the series of consultation meetings that the Committee will hold among REPS of all UP Constituent Units. UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria welcomed the participants and emphasized that [...]

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted a Production and Co-Creation Workshop-Seminar for Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students at the UPOU Headquarters on 12 May 2018. Led by Assistant Professor Al Francis Librero, Program Chair of the BAMS program, participants were given a glimpse into the higher level courses of BAMS, particularly the production courses and special project. Asst. Prof. Librero started off by sharing tips and tricks on how to go about the production courses.. He delved deeper into these courses and made sure to instill the importance of investing [...]

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held an Orientation and Re-orientation program for the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students at the UPOU Headquarters on 11 May 2018. The activity meant to familiarize students with the practices, policies, faculty, and curriculum of the BAMS program. Dr. Alexander G. Flor, FICS Dean, welcomed the participants with an overview of the BAMS program - how it began and where it is going. He recalled when BAMS was being conceptualized a decade ago, the intention was to create a well-rounded multimedia program firmly differentiated from [...]