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UPOU OASIS Director expounds on InnovaTE Flagship Program in Research Conversations

2019-06-17T16:22:53+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Research Conversations featured Dr. Sheila R. Bonito, Director of the UPOU Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS), on 18 August 2017. Dr. Bonito talked about Innovative Teaching and Learning or InnovaTE, one of UPOU's flagship programs, which promotes the adoption or adaption of innovative technology-supported teaching methodologies in support of effective learning. Dr. Bonito stated that the performance indicators for InnovaTE are innovative technology-supported teaching methodologies; enhanced capacity in effective online teaching among the faculty; and reduced attrition and improved graduation rates among students. Its initial components consist of online teaching toolkit available [...]

UPOU OASIS Director expounds on InnovaTE Flagship Program in Research Conversations2019-06-17T16:22:53+08:00

UPOU joins toast for Sustainable Water Supply in LBSCFI's Technoforum

2017-09-06T04:13:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. (LBSCFI) in a toast for Sustainable Supply of Water in Los Baños at the LBSCFI-organized Technoforum on 03 August 2017 at the W.D. Dar Hall, PCAARD Complex, Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU was represented by Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education and Chair of the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee; Dr. Consuelo Habito, Program Chair of the UPOU Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management Program; Dr. Cesar Luna, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; and [...]

UPOU joins toast for Sustainable Water Supply in LBSCFI's Technoforum2017-09-06T04:13:07+08:00

Reflexivity as an Alternative in Gender Research Propounded in UPOU Research Conversations

2017-09-06T02:52:48+08:00

UP Open University's (UPOU) Research Conversations on 11 August 2017 featured Institutionalizing Gender Perspective in Research: Reflexivity as an Alternative, a study by Dr. Primo Garcia, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS); Ms. Luisa Gelisan, University Researcher of the Multimedia Center; and Ms. Paula Muyco, Research Assistant for the Diploma in Social Work and Diploma in Women and Development programs. The study proposes reflexivity as another approach and/or framework to gender research. According to Dr. Garcia, "reflexivity allows researchers to reflect on their values, beliefs, and assumptions and how it shapes research and the construction or [...]

Reflexivity as an Alternative in Gender Research Propounded in UPOU Research Conversations2017-09-06T02:52:48+08:00

First-ever Campus Tour Held for UPOU Students and Alumni

2024-05-06T11:22:50+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) organized and conducted the first-ever Campus Tour for its new and old students and alumni on 09 August 2017 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. The Campus Tour provided a venue for students and alumni to get to know their university more by experiencing the campus physically, and meeting UPOU staff and faculty face-to-face. Since UPOU delivers its instructions fully online, the opportunity for students to visit the campus and physically interact with professors and student support staff is usually during their graduation. Most of the interactions of UPOU students are done [...]

First-ever Campus Tour Held for UPOU Students and Alumni2024-05-06T11:22:50+08:00

FMDS Research Ethics Committee conducts 2nd wave of training workshop

2017-09-01T10:15:57+08:00

The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies-Research Ethics Committee (FMDS-REC) conducted its 2nd training workshop on 24-25 August 2017 in preparation for the University of the Philippines Open University's Institutional Review Board (UPOU-IRB) accreditation to the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (DOST-PHREB). In the first workshop conducted last November 2016, it was suggested to make the accreditation university-wide and not only for the FMDS. The creation of a fully-accredited IRB is in line with UPOU's thrust to ensure that the research conducted by its students and academic staff protects the rights of its human participants, [...]

FMDS Research Ethics Committee conducts 2nd wave of training workshop2017-09-01T10:15:57+08:00

Earthworms and Ifugao Rice Terrace Collapse Discussed in UPOU Webinar

2017-08-25T08:36:28+08:00

Earthworms have been blamed as the culprits by Ifugao farmers for the collapse of the rice terraces. Dr. Nestor Baguinon, Retired University of the Philippines Los Baños Professor and Adjunct Faculty of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), tackled this issue and sought to answer if earthworms are indeed the "accidental culprits or innocent victims" in the collapse of the Ifugao Rice Terraces. In his presentation entitled "The Science behind the Relationship of Earthworms and the Collapse of Rice Terraces in Ifugao" at the FMDS Let's Talk It Over on 17 August 2017, Dr. [...]

Earthworms and Ifugao Rice Terrace Collapse Discussed in UPOU Webinar2017-08-25T08:36:28+08:00

Paper Submission to Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning Extended to 15 September

2017-08-18T15:53:41+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) extended the deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 5th National Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (NCODeL 2017) to September 15, 2017 to accommodate papers on open and distance learning from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Technical and Vocational Institutions (TVIs), and other institutions and practitioners in the Philippines. The theme of NCODeL 2017 is "Philippine Education in the Age of Openness. " The three sub-themes, namely, Open Education Practices (OEP), Technology in Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) and Quality Assurance in ODeL, should be reflected on the abstracts for paper [...]

Paper Submission to Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning Extended to 15 September2017-08-18T15:53:41+08:00

CHED endorses NCODeL 2017

2017-08-11T15:49:40+08:00

The Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has endorsed the 5th National Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (NCODeL 2017), set to happen on 22-23 November 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Manila, Philippines. The CHED endorsement encourages all officials, employees and students from all Higher Education Institution in the country for voluntary participation. Officials and employees of State and Local Colleges and Universities are advised to obtain permission from the Head of the Institution and use government funds properly. Organized by the UP Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the UPOU Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), and the Philippine Society [...]

CHED endorses NCODeL 20172017-08-11T15:49:40+08:00

UPOU and Partners Sign Agreement and Launch the 6th Phase of Scholarship Program for Teachers and other Professionals in Mauban, Quezon

2019-06-17T16:33:34+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU), Local Government Unit of Mauban, Quezon, Quezon Power (Philippines), Inc. (QPL), the UPOU Foundation, Inc.(UPOUFI) and the Department of Education signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the establishment of the sixth phase of the Teacher Development Program, Phase 6, which has been renamed to "TDP/Enhanced Continuing Education Program for Mauban" (TDP/eCEP4Mauban) to expand its reach. The MOA signing and program launching was held on 3 August 2017 at the Audiovisual Room, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU Chancellor and TDP Program Leader, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria; Mauban Mayor Fernando "Dingdong" Llamas; UPOUFI President [...]

UPOU and Partners Sign Agreement and Launch the 6th Phase of Scholarship Program for Teachers and other Professionals in Mauban, Quezon2019-06-17T16:33:34+08:00
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