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UPOU Joins First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

2024-04-02T13:06:53+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 25 March 2024. The drill was led by the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Committee and participated in by faculty and staff members at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and its offices in Quezon City, Cebu, and Davao. The drill aimed to assess the responsiveness of the existing disaster preparedness and contingency plans of the University. All faculty and staff members practiced the “duck, cover, and hold” as the siren alarmed for 60 seconds. Assigned safety marshals for each [...]

UPOU Joins First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill2024-04-02T13:06:53+08:00

OPEN Talk Features Women in Social Science Research

2024-03-26T16:06:26+08:00

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), in partnership with the Faculty of Education (FEd) and Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), held the 39th episode of OPEN Talk titled “Women in Social Science Research.” The episode was live-streamed on 22 March 2024 via the UPOU Networks Facebook Page. This OPEN Talk episode aimed to present the women who have contributed to the field of social sciences through their research, perspectives, and discourses. The discussion featured three guest speakers who are faculty members of the Diploma in and [...]

OPEN Talk Features Women in Social Science Research2024-03-26T16:06:26+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Holds Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Seminar

2024-03-26T09:26:33+08:00

Ms. Gina L. Bermudo, Mr. Bonnie Camilotes and the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Director, Asst. Prof. Queenie Roxas-Ridulme. Understanding and responding to behavior is critical to successful academic and self-regulation training, both in the classroom and at home. On 16 March 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU collaborated with two distinguished speakers in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to provide teachers and the general public across the country with an understanding of the systematic and scientific approach to behavioral analysis. The hybrid event drew 285 online attendees and onsite participants. The seminar took place at [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Holds Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Seminar2024-03-26T09:26:33+08:00

UPOU Conducts Joint Assessment for Diploma in Computer Science and Master of Information Systems Programs

2024-03-22T10:31:45+08:00

The assessors, participants and organizers of the joint EQA Assessment of DCS and MIS programs during the Opening Session. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently concluded a rigorous joint External Quality Assurance (EQA) Assessment for its Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) and Master of Information Systems (MIS) programs. Organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and coordinated by the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), the assessment took place from 12 to 14 March 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. This undertaking marked another significant step towards [...]

UPOU Conducts Joint Assessment for Diploma in Computer Science and Master of Information Systems Programs2024-03-22T10:31:45+08:00

UPOU Conducts Benchmark Meeting with Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

2024-04-02T11:36:12+08:00

On 12 March 2024, a delegation of eleven faculty and administrators from the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) visited the UP Open University (UPOU) at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The purpose of their visit was to benchmark and explore potential collaborations in open and distance eLearning. They were particularly interested in UPOU's course offerings and delivery methods. Dr. Joanne Marie Guarin, the Dean of ISPSC College of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, led the team. Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director for the Educational [...]

UPOU Conducts Benchmark Meeting with Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College2024-04-02T11:36:12+08:00

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show

2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with various offices of the university, has set up an exhibit to showcase the Virtual Reality (VR) Projects developed through the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA).  The UPOU Exhibit ran from 6 to 17 March 2024, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and was housed at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  The exhibit showcased the UPOU VR Campus Tour, a rendering of the UPOU campus in the virtual world. [...]

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00

UPOU Features Free Online Courses in Exhibit at the 115th UPLB Foundation Day Celebration

2024-03-19T10:41:39+08:00

On 6-8 March 2024, the University of the Philippine Open University (UPOU) showcased its offering of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in an exhibit at the Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna. The exhibit was part of the 115th Foundation Day celebration of UPLB, with the theme “Expanding Horizons through Impactful Public Service.” UPOU MOOCs are short courses offered online for free and are open to everyone. These are offered on MODeL, the official platform for all UPOU MOOCs. UPOU MOOCs vary in topics such as Open Distance e-Learning, Teaching and Learning, [...]

UPOU Features Free Online Courses in Exhibit at the 115th UPLB Foundation Day Celebration2024-03-19T10:41:39+08:00

UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled

2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) has embarked on a transformative mission to redefine education through its innovative transnational education initiative – The University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA). This bold endeavor represents a paradigm shift in traditional educational approaches, breaking down barriers to learning and offering quality education to students worldwide. Transnational education (TNE) is at the heart of UP VINTA, offering students the opportunity to access education beyond national borders. This groundbreaking initiative not only empowers Filipino students abroad but also enriches the academic landscape of host nations. Inclusivity lies at the [...]

UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

UPOU OPA Trains Faculty and Staff Members on UPOU VIG

2024-03-21T10:16:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) conducted a training regarding the UPOU Visual Identity Guideline (VIG) held on 5 March 2024, at the Oblation Hall. The training aimed to inform the UPOU faculty and staff on the proper and legal use of the UPOU Visual Identity, based on the University of the Philippines (UP) VIG used by the UP System. As a comprehensive manual, it provides guidelines for all UP units regarding the appropriate use of symbols and signs that signify UP's esteemed status as the nation's leading higher education institution and [...]

UPOU OPA Trains Faculty and Staff Members on UPOU VIG2024-03-21T10:16:10+08:00

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum

2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Associate Professor and Program Director for the Immersive Open Pedagodies (IOP) Research Program, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. フィゲロワロベルト, served as a discussant at a forum hosted by the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM). Entitled “Leading the Way to the Future of Japanese Language Education,” the forum aimed to address current challenges, explore opportunities, and shape the future of Japanese language education in the Philippines. UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and UPOU Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, were also present at this forum held on 12 March [...]

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00
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