OPEN Talk presents another discussion about the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the Philippines. This time focusing on the ALS program for children with special needs and the Indigenous Peoples, specifically how educators for these groups deliver their programs during this pandemic. Let us hear their challenges, experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for delivering education activities via remote learning.
Join us in the discussion with our resource speakers:
- Dr. Jaspare Dumdum Vargas Barrido, Master Teacher I, Alternative Learning System, District of Barotac Viejo, Department of Education
- Mr. Keneth S. Banes, Alternative Learning System Mobile Teacher, District of Barotac Viejo, Department of Educatio
Dr. Juliet Aleta Villanueva of the UPOU Faculty of Education and Dr. Maria Mercedes “Ched” E . Arzadon of UP Diliman College of Education shall be the moderators of the discussion.
OPEN Talk airs live on 4 August 2021, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at networks.upou.edu.ph/opentalk and here at https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks
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The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty and staff presented their research at the 3rd World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2025 held at the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Kyoto, Japan. This year’s conference was co-organized by the UPOU, The Future Hub’s of KUFS, and The Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching.![]()
During session 3, short talks, of Day 2, eight (😎 FMDS research papers were presented.![]()
A quick tour of the Future Hub’s immersive learning lab was also conducted, led by Dr. Eric Hawkinson, organizer of the event, President and MAVR research coordinator. This laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology, providing a unique environment where students, educators, and researchers can experiment, innovate, and push the boundaries of traditional education. It includes the U Theatre that has been meticulously designed to facilitate these experiences. The open space layout allows for flexibility and adaptability, accommodating both individual exploration and group collaboration.![]()
Read more at fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/news-and-events/8831/
