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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

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 Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal

2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

On 30 April 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) released the mobile version of its virtual classroom, MyPortal. Dubbed MyPortal Mobile, this application may be downloaded on any smart device through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  MyPortal Mobile was developed to help UPOU students have easier access to their virtual classroom whenever and wherever they are. It allows students to receive instant push notifications for announcements, deadlines, and messages. It also allows the students to participate in class discussions and perform activities anywhere in the world, [...]

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00
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