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ACM’s Newly-Published Book Features UPOU- FICS Dean’s Vignette of His Works for TEI

Dr. Diego Maranan, Dean of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), contributes a snippet about his works on Tangible, Embodied and Embedded Interaction (TEI) in the book, “Weaving Fire Into Form: Aspirations for Tangible and Embodied Interaction,” published by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in July 2022. The book explores “conceptual, philosophical, cognitive, design, and technical aspects of interaction”, and discusses the history and aspirations for the future of TEI.  Under the chapter “Aesthetics of TEI”, the authors listed classifications of designs and interactions that focus on mediating relations with [...]

ACM’s Newly-Published Book Features UPOU- FICS Dean’s Vignette of His Works for TEI2022-08-16T14:45:47+08:00

Call for Papers for the International Journal on Open and Distance eLearning

The International Journal on Open and Distance e-Learning (IJODeL) is a bi-annual , open-access, and refereed online journal committed to the promotion of Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) worldwide. The IJODEL accepts manuscripts all year round for the June and December Issues. Interested contributors (e.g. researchers, students, faculty members, and practitioners) may submit articles related, but not limited. to these topics: Immersive learning technology Open and distance e-learning Open educational resources (OER) Quality in online and distance learning Innovative technologies in e-learning Send your papers at https://ijodel.com/submit. Should you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. [...]

Call for Papers for the International Journal on Open and Distance eLearning2022-08-15T11:06:39+08:00

The Official Members of the First UPOU Committee on Elections (CoE)

It's official! Congratulations to the newly-appointed UPOU Commission on Elections Members! After the thorough selection of members followed by the protest period last 8-12 August 2022,  the Office of the Student Affairs, together with the Office of the Student Regent, would like to announce the official members of the UPOU Committee on Elections. Under Article XVII: GENERAL ELECTIONS of the Ratified UPOU Student Constitution, the Committee on Elections shall have the full authority to conduct and arbitrate elections and will be responsible for drafting the University Election Code. #UPOpenUniversity [...]

The Official Members of the First UPOU Committee on Elections (CoE)2022-08-31T15:16:15+08:00

UPOU Hosts the UP President’s Advisory Council Meeting

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the University of the Philippines (UP) President's Advisory Council ( PAC) meeting that was held on 12 August 2022 at the Audio-visual Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. It was attended by UP President, Atty. Danilo Concepcion; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, PhD; Vice President for Planning and Finance, Prof. Lisa Grace S. Bersales, PhD, represented by AVP Noreen Escultura; Vice President for Administration, Asst. Prof. Nestor G. Yunque; Vice President for Development, Prof. Elvira A. Zamora, DBA; Vice President for Public Affairs, Prof. [...]

UPOU Hosts the UP President’s Advisory Council Meeting2022-08-12T17:17:02+08:00

UPOU Embraces Openness with OU5

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) engaged in a series of meetings with various open universities in the ASEAN Region last 21 July 2022 and 25 July 2022. The aim of the meetings is to solidify the future plans in providing distance education for the learners in the region. Spearheaded in 2014 through the inking of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), the Open University 5 (OU5) aims to conduct several collaborative studies on the ASEAN dynamics, to review current policies, standards and guidelines of the region’s governments, ministries, and commissions in higher education, and to help stakeholders [...]

UPOU Embraces Openness with OU52022-08-12T13:49:20+08:00

NCODeL 2022 Now Open for Abstract Submissions Until September 7

Administrators, faculty members, researchers, and students of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs), including practitioners and scholars of distance education, e-Learning, and technology-enhanced learning, are invited to submit abstracts of research papers for the 7th National Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (NCODeL 2022), which will be held fully online on 23-25 November 2022. Bearing the theme “Reimagining Education Futures,” NCODeL 2022 aims to provide a space for educational institutions to discuss and reimagine their future in the midst of these shifting educational and socioeconomic landscapes. It will foster sharing of ideas, experiences, and best practices in blended, online, open, [...]

NCODeL 2022 Now Open for Abstract Submissions Until September 72022-08-11T17:18:43+08:00

FMDS holds a Let’s Talk It Over Seminar Entitled “Establishing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Platforms for Engagements on Local Governance and Gender Development”

> The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) in partnership with the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted a seminar entitled “Establishing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Platforms for Engagements on Local Governance and Gender Development” on 19 July 2022 in a hybrid set-up. The speaker of the event was Mr. Arturo Guerrero Trance Liñan, Program Coordinator of the Center for Agrarian Reform, Empowerment and Transformation (CARET). Mr. Liñan discussed the changes and the importance of citizen engagement towards the development of our country. The webinar was hosted and moderated by  Ms. Gelyzza Marie Diaz, OGC Staff. Dr. Finaflor [...]

FMDS holds a Let’s Talk It Over Seminar Entitled “Establishing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Platforms for Engagements on Local Governance and Gender Development”2022-08-31T14:59:23+08:00

Women’s Participation in Biodiversity Conservation tackled in 5th SEPLS Webinar Series

The fifth installment of the Revitalizing Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) webinar series discussed the importance of women’s role in biodiversity conservation and natural resources management concentration in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). It was held on 28 July 2022 via Zoom.  The webinar was graced by Ms. Sysomphane Sengthavideth, Environment Outreach Consultant at GFA Consulting Group, and Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Director of Office and Gender Concerns of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), to discuss the frameworks and strategies for broadening women empowerment in natural resources management.  There are factors that limit women’s participation in [...]

Women’s Participation in Biodiversity Conservation tackled in 5th SEPLS Webinar Series2022-08-09T16:49:21+08:00

OPEN Talk 26: Wikang Filipino at Kasaysayan sa Hamon ng Disimpormasyon

Tampok sa ika-26 episode ng OPEN Talk ang "Wika at Kasaysayan sa Hamon ng Disimpormasyon." Dito ay pag-uusapan ang maiinit na usapin tungkol wika at kasaysayan sa ating bansa. Mula rito ay susuriin din ang halaga ng ating pambansang wika at kasaysayan para sa pagtataguyod ng karapatan, katotohanan, at katarungang panlipunan. Ang episode na ito ay binuo ng UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino - Diliman at ng UPOU Multimedia Center.  Ang mga panauhing tagapagsalita ay ang mga sumusunod:  Prof. Emeritus Virgilio S. Almario, Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan Prof. Emeritus Ma. Luisa T. Camagay, Pangulo, Philippine Historical Association  [...]

OPEN Talk 26: Wikang Filipino at Kasaysayan sa Hamon ng Disimpormasyon2022-08-09T16:03:45+08:00

UPOU Master Class: Memoir as a Figurational Communication

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies invites you to a Masterclass lecture entitled "Memoir as Figurational Communication," which will be held on 16 August 2022. Dr. Antonio G. Moran will serve as Thought Leader. Please note that this is a free event. If you would like to attend, register at bit.ly/FICSMasterclass3Q

UPOU Master Class: Memoir as a Figurational Communication2022-08-09T11:08:53+08:00
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