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UPOU OPA Conducts Benchmarking Visit to Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU)

2024-11-21T13:05:56+08:00

The UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA) visited the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) for a benchmarking activity on 12 November 2024 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The representatives from UPOU OPA were led by OPA Director, Dr. Myra Almodiel. They learned about the brief history and development of STOU through a visit to the King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambhai Barni Documentation Center, exploring the journals and books exclusive only for the access of the King of Thailand, the life, works, and important events during King Rama VII’s reign.  The team also visited the university’s open library, which provides students access [...]

UPOU OPA Conducts Benchmarking Visit to Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU)2024-11-21T13:05:56+08:00

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)

2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB) on 14 October 2024 via Zoom.  UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda Bandalaria received the visitors and facilitated the discussion together with Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Director of the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). The delegates from KMSB, headed by Executive Director Roentgen Bronce, included Ms. Katrina Jayne Oprenario, Supervising Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Mirella Therese Tizon, Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Lucilla [...]

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting

2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

 The UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Office of the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education on 10 October 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), shared the UPOU’s practices and strategies in open and distance elearning with Dr. Andrei Coronel, ADMU Lead Coordinator for Open and Distance Education Learning, and Dr. Anne Lan Candelaria, ADMU Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education. The benchmark meeting covered UPOU’s Learning Management Systems (LMS), including accessibility plugins, plagiarism checkers, and other [...]

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University

2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmarking activity for Saint Louis University (SLU) on 20 September 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), received the visitors from SLU and led the discussions. The delegation from SLU, led by Dr. Faridah Kristi Wetherick, Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, included Graduate Program Coordinators Dr. Geraldine Wakat, Ms. Leilani De Guzman, Mr. Marcelino Lunag Jr., Mr. Mark Job Bascos, and Mr. Gulliver Eric Alawas. They explored UPOU's strategies and practices in open and [...]

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from Bukidnon State University (BukSU), headed by Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, for a benchmarking activity on 16 September 2024 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA); and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), received the delegates from BukSU.  Dr. Almodiel facilitated the discussion on UPOU’s open and distance elearning, its practices, and the various strategies employed to enhance [...]

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance

2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

In celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University will be releasing three new open educational resources (OERs) as part of the FastLearn episodes created by the UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). FASTLearn or Flexible and Accelerated Short Micro-Videos for Teaching and Learning is a program in UPOU Networks that features reels-like videos of learning objects. The first video is titled, “Ang Sitwasyon ng Media sa Panahon ng Batas Militar--Unang Bahagi.” It will be aired on 21 September. Next is the FastLearn episode titled [...]

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity

2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted an online benchmarking activity for  Cavite State University (CVSU) on 04 September 2024. The activity aims to promote knowledge sharing and cooperation between the two institutions. The delegates from CVSU, headed by Dr. Bernard Feranil, Director of the Center for Language Learning and Research (CELLAR), expressed interest in the processes for assessing manuscripts, particularly in terms of plagiarism detection. He mentioned that the primary objective of their benchmarking is to explore how they can integrate policies related to maintaining academic integrity within CVSU’s form and style guidelines. Dr. Myra Almodiel, [...]

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University welcomed Trinity University of Asia for a benchmarking visit on 08 August 2024 at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Visitors from Trinity University of Asia were headed by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Howell Ho, together with Dr. Mark Francisco, Dean of Medical Technology; Dr. Julius Somera, Principal of the Trinity High School; Dr. Mark Daevid Adem, Faculty of College of Hospitality and Tourism Management; Engr. May Anne Laciste, Manager of Trinitian Center for Education and Technology; and Ms. Matilde C. Asuncion, Vice President for Administration and Finance.  Dr. Myra [...]

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

BatStateU-TNEU Library Taps UPOU for Repository Enhancement

2024-07-31T11:47:38+08:00

A delegation from the Batangas State University—TNEU Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics (STEAM) Library visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 30 July 2024 to learn best practices for managing a thesis/dissertation repository system. The BatStateU delegation, led by Ms. Analiza A. Frane, Library Services College Librarian III, sought insights from UPOU on its current processes and strategies for enhancing its repository system. The meeting took place at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU University Librarian Mr. Joel Ocier provided an overview of the university’s UPLOAD system, detailing its management and key features. [...]

BatStateU-TNEU Library Taps UPOU for Repository Enhancement2024-07-31T11:47:38+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for University of Eastern Philippines

2024-09-18T16:46:49+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 24 July 2024.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA),  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP), and Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy,  Director of ICT Development Office (ICTDO). The delegates from University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) was headed by Dr. Ronato S. Ballado, [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for University of Eastern Philippines2024-09-18T16:46:49+08:00
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