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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

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

UPOU Launches Microcredential Program and ASCEND Platform

2024-06-24T10:49:35+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) publicly launched its Microcredentials and its dedicated ASCEND platform in a ceremony held on 20 June 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was also streamed live through the UPOU Networks, UPOU Networks Facebook Page and UPOU Facebook Page.  UPOU's Microcredentials program offers stackable, career-focused courses designed for flexible completion. Learners can upskill or reskill at their own pace, tailoring their learning journey to their specific needs. These micro courses are transferable as a credit load towards a degree program.  ASCEND, which stands for Advancing Skills and [...]

UPOU Launches Microcredential Program and ASCEND Platform2024-06-24T10:49:35+08:00

Chancellor Bandalaria Highlights Learning Opportunities at UPOU in an Interview with ANC

2024-05-03T11:25:14+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, was invited to interview with the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) for their Business Roadshow program on 10 April 2024.  In an interview with Mr. Stanley Palisada, the program’s host, Chancellor Bandalaria, highlighted the online programs that UPOU offers and the importance of open distance and e-learning (ODeL), especially amidst unforeseeable health and natural calamities.  Dr. Bandalaria explained why UPOU's approach to learning is gaining traction worldwide, citing the success of its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) program. According to her, UPOU advocates for openness, inclusivity, and [...]

Chancellor Bandalaria Highlights Learning Opportunities at UPOU in an Interview with ANC2024-05-03T11:25:14+08:00
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