UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for De La Salle University

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from De La Salle University (DLSU) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 28 May 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 Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of Quality Assurance Office (QAO).

The delegates from DLSU Online Distance Education Office (ODEO) was headed by Director, Dr. Jasper Vincent Alontaga, with Mr. Jose Mari Carpena, Quality Assurance Section Head, Mr. Teddy Morales, Media Production Section Head, and Ms. Lilibeth Nimez, Secretary, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance elearning.

The discussion focused on quality assurance and the process of course development in distance education. Additionally, they delved into the media production processes and support systems employed by UPOU, emphasizing how educational materials and resources are developed to meet the needs of diverse learners across various degree programs.

Aligned with RA 10650, the “Open Distance Learning Law,” and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education) and No. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), UPOU plays a crucial role in strengthening collaboration among institutions and organizations to provide accessible, high-quality education and promote collective advancement in the educational sector.

Written by Marinela Hernandez ♦ Edited by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas ♦ Photo by Anna Mhari Duria

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