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UPOU Chancellor highlights equity in AI education at ICOIE 2026 in Hong Kong

2026-07-31T10:56:14+08:00

Chancellor Serrano at ICOIE 2026. (Photo from Manfred Wu Man Fat) Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Chancellor and Professor at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as a forum panelist at the 13th International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2026), held from 23-24 July 2026. Hosted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the conference explored the timely theme of "Artificial Intelligence in Open and Innovative Education." During her panel presentation titled “Autonomous Agents, Digital Divide, and Open Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Boundaries for Learning and Teaching in the AI Era,” Dr. Serrano highlighted [...]

UPOU Chancellor highlights equity in AI education at ICOIE 2026 in Hong Kong2026-07-31T10:56:14+08:00

UPOU leads CODEPP Elevate 2026, equipping member institutions in AI, Quality Assurance, MOOCs, and Microcredentials

2026-07-10T14:19:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), as the lead institution of the Consortium of Open Distance Education Providers in the Philippines (CODEPP), conducted CODEPP Elevate 2026: Integrating AI, Strengthening Quality Assurance, and Expanding Reach through MOOCs and Microcredentials on 7-8 July 2026 via Zoom. Representatives from CODEPP member institutions participate in CODEPP Elevate 2026, a 1.5-day capability-building workshop on AI, quality assurance, MOOCs, and microcredentials. The 1.5-day capability-building workshop brought together representatives from CODEPP member institutions to strengthen institutional capacities in open and distance e-learning (ODeL), with sessions focusing on quality assurance and accreditation, artificial intelligence [...]

UPOU leads CODEPP Elevate 2026, equipping member institutions in AI, Quality Assurance, MOOCs, and Microcredentials2026-07-10T14:19:47+08:00

UPOU co-organizes 2026 M-CTRAS Conference in China

2026-07-02T13:34:02+08:00

Mr. Mangubat, Dean Reyes, aProf. Wijaya, aProf. Ybañez and aProf. Ombid at the 2026 M-CTRAS Conference in Zhuhai, China.  The 2026 Mathematics Classroom Teaching Research for All Students (M-CTRAS) Conference was successfully held on 26-29 June 2026 at Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, China, bringing together more than 300 mathematics educators, researchers, and academic leaders from around the world to discuss innovative approaches to mathematics education in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This year’s conference was organised through the collaborative efforts of Beijing Normal University, California State University Long Beach and University of the Philippines Open University. [...]

UPOU co-organizes 2026 M-CTRAS Conference in China2026-07-02T13:34:02+08:00

UPOU Office of the University Registrar introduces LOURA, AI-powered registrar assistant chatbot

2026-06-18T13:02:53+08:00

UPOU OUR's Learning-Oriented University Registrar Assistant (LOURA) The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the University Registrar (OUR) has launched the Learning-Oriented University Registrar Assistant (LOURA), an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide round-the-clock assistance to applicants, students, alumni, and the general public. The initiative responds to the growing volume of inquiries driven by UPOU’s increasing student population and expanding international reach. Accessible through the OUR website (https://registrar.upou.edu.ph/), LOURA provides instant, accurate, and consistent information on admissions, enrollment, registration, document requests, student records, and graduation procedures in a conversational format.  It will soon be integrated [...]

UPOU Office of the University Registrar introduces LOURA, AI-powered registrar assistant chatbot2026-06-18T13:02:53+08:00

UPOU welcomes the Development Academy of the Philippines for benchmarking on ODeL practices

2026-04-14T09:36:58+08:00

Dir. Ria Valerie Cabanes (4th from right) with (L–R): Nissa Mariel Caderao, Joana Marie Erasga, Beatrice Ysabel Dy, Tony Ric Medina, Ray Daniel Peralta, Mary Therese Fernandez, Maelyn Pisueña, Gerald Jeff Calubaquib, and John Michael Elritz Gallo during the benchmarking meeting. The Development Academy of the Philippines - Center for Strategic Futures (DAP-CSF) visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for a benchmarking activity on 6 April 2026 at the UPOU Community Hub, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The visit aimed to exchange insights on open and distance eLearning practices, course development, quality assurance mechanisms, [...]

UPOU welcomes the Development Academy of the Philippines for benchmarking on ODeL practices2026-04-14T09:36:58+08:00

UPOU holds first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI

2026-04-14T07:10:20+08:00

The participants of the Mini Faculty Conference aim to redesign their assessments to align with AI-enabled environments. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted its first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI on 7-8 April  2026 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This one-and-a-half-day event was attended by UPOU regular faculty members, composed of program chairs and faculties-in-charge from the three Faculties of Study. The first day of the event began with the Welcome Remarks delivered by Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, who emphasized the [...]

UPOU holds first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI2026-04-14T07:10:20+08:00

Caraga State University benchmarks UPOU’s microcredentialing program

2026-04-13T11:21:55+08:00

The Caraga State University (CSU) conducted an online benchmarking meeting with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 6 April 2026 to learn UPOU’s practices in designing and implementing microcredential programs. The discussion centered on UPOU’s processes in offering and developing microcredentials, as well as the institutional structures that support their implementation. The benchmarking aimed to provide insights for Caraga State University as it explores similar initiatives that respond to emerging educational and workforce needs. It focused on the process of developing microcredential courses based on the UPOU’s Roadmap for Microcredentials in implementing the initiative.  The participants also [...]

Caraga State University benchmarks UPOU’s microcredentialing program2026-04-13T11:21:55+08:00

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology

2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

AI can enhance teaching and learning but only if students trust the learning management system (or digital learning platform) and can use it easily. UPOU Associate Professor Reinald Pugoy’s research says that being ready for AI comes from daily interaction with reliable educational technology. “When systems operate intuitively and reliably, users are more confident and more receptive to AI-enhanced features,” said Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy in his study on learning management system usability and artificial intelligence adoption readiness at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). The arrival of AI in recent years has been widely viewed as a [...]

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Attends 38th AAOU Conference: Governance, AI Panel, Accreditation Highlights

2025-11-19T13:45:52+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano shares her insights on sustainable open education in the digital age. UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano represented the UP Open University in key activities at the 38th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference, held on 20-23 October 2025 in Beijing, China, where she participated in a governance meeting, contributed to a panel in digital education, and formally accepted the university’s accreditation. AAOU Governance Chancellor Serrano’s engagement began with AAOU’s 39th Executive Committee Meeting held on 20 October 2025. The meeting included an extensive 15-item agenda aimed at shaping the association’s strategic [...]

UPOU Chancellor Attends 38th AAOU Conference: Governance, AI Panel, Accreditation Highlights2025-11-19T13:45:52+08:00

UPOU Initiatives in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning

2024-07-26T15:06:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been a trailblazer in AI in Teaching and Learning. It released its guidelines on using AI in Teaching and Learning in January 2024, following numerous pioneering initiatives and efforts to institutionalize AI's proper, ethical, and efficient use in teaching and learning. As the pioneer institution in online teaching and learning and the leader in the study and practice of open learning and distance education in the Philippines, UPOU continues to uphold its mandate of assisting various national agencies, HEIs, and institutions in developing their distance education programs through training, technical [...]

UPOU Initiatives in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning2024-07-26T15:06:39+08:00
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