ICODeL 2021 – Day 3 Highlights

2021-10-19T17:38:02+08:00

The third and final day of the 4th International Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (ICODeL 2021) opened with Special Session 3: Special Session on Gender Considerations in e-Learning, where six studies were presented. Asst. Prof. Finaflor Taylan of UPOU presented the first paper titled “Gender and Distance Psychosocial Support during the Pandemic: Lessons and Opportunities From Case Studies” wherein she emphasized that equitable access to gender services especially during the pandemic is crucial to the fulfillment of human rights. Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Program Development Associate of the Master of Arts in [...]

ICODeL 2021 – Day 3 Highlights2021-10-19T17:38:02+08:00

ICODeL 2021 – Day 2 Highlights

2021-10-19T16:04:46+08:00

The morning of the second day of the 4th International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL 2021) was devoted to the 107 paper presentations in six parallel sessions from researchers based all over the Philippines and abroad. The afternoon session started off with a presentation by Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, the Secretary-General of the  International Council for Distance Education (ICDE), on the challenges and future directions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in online education. Mr. Colin de la Higuera, UNESCO Chair on Open Education Resources; and Ms. Barbara Wasson, Director of SLATE (Center for the Science of Learning [...]

ICODeL 2021 – Day 2 Highlights2021-10-19T16:04:46+08:00

The Journal of Management and Development Studies is Open for Paper Submissions

2021-10-19T18:14:42+08:00

The Journal of Management and Development Studies is inviting papers for its Vol. 11, Issue No. 1, 2022.  The Journal of Management and Development Studies (JMDS) is a  semi-annual, online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). The Journal aims to cater to global or international readership, thus the broad composition of its Board of Editors and Reviewers, by circulating worldwide original research studies and new scientific information on management, development, environment, agriculture, health sciences, ASEAN studies, land valuation, social work, and entrepreneurship. [...]

The Journal of Management and Development Studies is Open for Paper Submissions2021-10-19T18:14:42+08:00

7th UP Staff Regent is UPOU’s Victoria Canape Belegal

2021-10-14T17:22:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) administrative and REPS personnel voted for its 7th Staff Regent (SR) on 4 October 2021. Victoria “Vicki” Canape Belegal, Administrative Officer V of the  Office of the University Registrar (OUR), UP Open University (UPOU) is the new Staff Regent effective October 2021 to 2023. SR Vicki’s  plans for her term include the continuing call for the approval of policies and programs for the administrative personnel and REPS of the university. Her six-point agenda include the (1) PhP 20,000 Health Support Grant; (2) Sagad Award; (3) Regularization of UP Contractual employees; (4) Widened [...]

7th UP Staff Regent is UPOU’s Victoria Canape Belegal2021-10-14T17:22:23+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Welcomes its New Director

2021-10-14T16:48:14+08:00

Asst. Prof. Queenie Roxas-Ridulme, a faculty member from the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is the newly-appointed Director of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU effective 1 October 2021. She is also the designated Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Data Management and one of the FMDS Mental Health Focal Persons. She is also a registered nurse and a Masters degree holder in Nursing.  Before assuming her position as the Director, Asst. Prof. Ridulme served as the UPOU representative to the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Committee on Psychosocial and [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Welcomes its New Director2021-10-14T16:48:14+08:00

ICODeL 2021 – Day 1 Highlights

2021-10-19T15:51:02+08:00

Today marks the start of the 4th International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODEL).  Mr. Danilo L. Concepcion, President of the University of the Philippines (UP) System, welcomed all ICODeL 2021 participants with the hope that ICODeL 2021 will serve as a “catalyst for reflection and reframing” to address the needs of the education system. Hon. Mark O. Go, Chair of  the Philippine House Committee for Higher and Technical Education and member of the UP Board of Regents,  stressed the importance of quality and innovative education that changes lives as well as  sustains livelihoods that becomes a standard not [...]

ICODeL 2021 – Day 1 Highlights2021-10-19T15:51:02+08:00

Open Talk 14 Continues the Discussion on Entrepreneurship Amidst the Pandemic

2021-10-08T18:28:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) Open Talk 14 is part two of the episode about Entrepreneurship amidst the Pandemic. This episode also featured the resource persons from the first part, namely, Mr. Emilio B. Climaco, CHEFerd’s Farm Owner and a published author; Ms. Heidi Ricca Cruz-Del Rosario, Business Owner of Half the Price (HTP) Hub Women’s Clothing Store; and Mr. Joseph Erwin Frances R. Mituda, Owner of Frances Rapirap Mituda Review and Tutorial Center. All of them are former Continuing Education Program (CEP) students and local entrepreneurs.  Ms. Jelaine Bagos, Research Assistant of the  Faculty of Management [...]

Open Talk 14 Continues the Discussion on Entrepreneurship Amidst the Pandemic2021-10-08T18:28:07+08:00

DSSE Graduate Awarded as 2021 Region V Gawad Siklab Most Outstanding BKD Adviser

2021-10-08T18:35:33+08:00

Mr. Albert C. Bandoquillo was recognized as the 2021 DepEd Gawad Siklab Most Outstanding Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) Adviser. Through efforts, support, and participation of various stakeholders, he was awarded as one of the Top 3 Finalists for the National level of Gawad Siklab. BKD is a youth-based organization aimed at strengthening drug education as one of the solutions in combating the lethal effects and impacts of drugs on youths. He is a graduate of Diploma in Social Studies Education (DSSE), under the Faculty of Education (FEd) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). He is a public school teacher in a rural [...]

DSSE Graduate Awarded as 2021 Region V Gawad Siklab Most Outstanding BKD Adviser2021-10-08T18:35:33+08:00

UPOU Joins in the Celebration of UP Pride 2021

2021-10-08T18:35:50+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins the first-ever system-wide UP Pride. With the theme, Heal, Rise and Unite, the UP Pride will be a month-long celebration starting on 8 October 2021. The UPOU proudly joins this month-long celebration through a series of online campaigns and activities spread out this October. The system launch will happen this 08 October 2021, 10AM via Facebook Live at the UP Pride’s Facebook Page. The launch will feature solidarity messages from Vice President Leni Robredo, Senator Risa Hontiveros, Atty. Chel Diokno, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, UP officials, student leaders, and guest speakers. The UPOU [...]

UPOU Joins in the Celebration of UP Pride 20212021-10-08T18:35:50+08:00

FEd UPOU Joins the Celebration of 2021 National Teachers’ Day

2021-10-08T18:09:06+08:00

The Faculty of Education (FEd) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins the country in  celebrating the National Teachers’ Month (NTM). This month-long event runs from 5 September to 5 October 2021, with 5 October 2021 as the National Teachers’ Day. The National Teachers’ Day (NTD) has been celebrated every 5th of October since 1994 following the mandate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The event honors the profession’s nobility while also promoting international teaching standards. NTD’s theme for the 2021 celebration is “Gurong Pilipino: Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon.” According to UNESCO, this year’s theme [...]

FEd UPOU Joins the Celebration of 2021 National Teachers’ Day2021-10-08T18:09:06+08:00
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