The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) in a hybrid Benchmarking Activity on 22 September 2022.
The visitors were led by Prof. Marlon Gado, Director of the DLSMHSI Center for Innovative Education and Technology Integration (CIETI). His team was welcomed by Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Dean of the Faculty of Education (FEd); Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA); Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, UPOU Program Development Associate for International Linkages; Asst. Professor Marie-Sol Hidalgo, FEd faculty member, and Ms. Rhonna Marie Vereña, FEd University Researcher.
Dean Bagarinao discussed the practices utilized by UPOU in implementing distance education and managing online learning systems. Dr. Almodiel, on the other hand, demonstrated the use and features of MODeL, UPOU’s online learning platform for the delivery of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), as well as other public services offered by UPOU. There were also questions about the development of effective modules and course packages for students, system operations, and managing human resources, which were answered accordingly.
Other members of the DLSMHSI CEITI team include Mr. Lord Joseas Conwi, Mr. Gabriel Ian Guiao, Ms. Liza Del Rosario, and Mr. Bryan Brillantes.
Amid the challenges faced by the education sector, UPOU remains committed to its mission to provide inclusive and accessible education to all Filipinos. The need for these public services was strengthened as schools reopen and different institutions nationwide saw the need for assistance in transitioning to a hybrid learning set-up to ensure the delivery of quality and equitable education.
UPOU will continuously provide services to institutions in the mode of their interest. Safety protocols will be observed during the conduct of these activities.
Written by ren Antoinette Leovido
Edited by Myra C. Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas
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