Resources on Remote Learning, Teaching, and Working - University of the Philippines Open University

This page provides links to UPOU platforms, resources, and free online courses that will assist UP faculty, staff, and the entire Philippine academic community in shifting/migrating to an online mode of teaching and learning to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also part of UPOU’s thrust as a public service university and its mandate under Republic Act 10650 (Open Distance Learning Act).

As the country has been put on Enhanced Community Quarantine, this page also shares resources on how to work remotely as the UPOU follows a work from home arrangement.

UPOU Networks

UPOU Networks is an online repository of all UPOU-produced multimedia resources. It provides access to a plethora of knowledge in various multimedia formats such as open educational resources (OERs), publications, web-streamed lectures/presentations/seminars/university events, radio, and podcasts.

UPOU MODeL

UPOU MODeL is the official platform of the UPOU massive open online courses (MOOCs). This platform provides learners with a secure and integrated system to create personalized learning through MOOCs, which are online courses open to the public for free. MOOCs target a number of learners all over the world to share and learn from other learners.

The UP Open University (UPOU) offers free online course on “Quick Guide on How to Convert your Classes Online.” Here are some quick steps on how to access the course.

UPOU Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) Resources

UPOU OASIS microsite is a temporary repository of various resources developed by UPOU which may help faculty in developing modules for online courses and in teaching in the open and distance learning (ODL) setting. Currently, the contents in the microsite are meant for the UPOU faculties-in-charge (FICs) for Academic Year 2019-2020. All resources and materials shared in the microsite have a creative commons license CC BY-NC-ND except for the complete resource on Developing Resource-Based Course Packages, which is licensed under CC BY-NC.

Open UP Connect Blog

OpenUP Connect is the official blog site of UPOU.

UPOU Youtube Account

The UPOU Youtube Channel contains a number of video lectures on various subject matters.

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The IFSS 2025 formally concluded with a meaningful closing ceremony.UPOU Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt, Chair of the IFSS 2025 Program Committee, delivered a synthesis of the forum, emphasizing the values aligned with the discussion areas of the IFSS2025. She ended with a call to continually act together for justice, for regeneration, for a future where everyone has just not food, but dignity, health, and the opportunity thrive.An exchange of institutional gifts was held among the representatives from UPOU, DOST, TUPV, STI West Negros University, and Negros Power.Certificates of participation were awarded to all participants of IFSS 2025.The Best Paper Award was conferred by Dr. Gerome Salas, member of the IFSS 2025 Paper Committee to the following winners:- Arwen Jover, Joval Martinez, Aran Jay Nonato, Raezel Harvey Pitong, and Angel Hope Robles with their paper entitled “Functional Characterization of Potassium Solubilization Potential of Hot Spring-Derived Thermophilic Bacteria for Sustainable Agricultural Biofertilizer Development." (Best Paper Award)- Thushari Senavirathna and Brian Dunsford with their paper entitled "Bamboo Pots (Bambusa vulgaris) as a Circular and Regenerative Alternative in Tea (Camellia sinensis) Nurseries." (2nd Best Paper Award)- Gregorio Crisostomo, Crizel Ann Biton, Henmark De la Cruz, Ma. Korina Claudia Hinayan, Ronald Ray Labayen, Charisse Pesquera, Jayboy Santillan, and Joel Manuel Villaluz with their paper entitled "Multi-Crop Powder Processing Machine for Enhancing the Value of Root Crops in Negros." (3rd Best Paper Award)The Best Poster Award was presented by Dr. Gerald Salas, Member of the IFSS 2025 Awards Committee, to Gregorio Crisostomo with his paper entitled “Development of a Portable Solar-Powered Mechanized Silk Reeling Device for Sustainable Silk Production of Rural Negros Island Farmers."The Best Sustainable Showcase Award of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fair was presented by Engr. Glady T. Reyes, Co-Chair of the IFSS 2025 SDG Fair Committee, to Subay Marketing.Engr. Allan Francis Dara-ug, Provincial Director of the DOST Negros Island Region, delivered his closing remarks with a hope that the seeds planted in IFSS 2025 continue to grow, flourish and bear fruit for generations to come.#IFSS2025 #Sustainability ... See MoreSee Less

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