The University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños – College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) host a Writeshop on designing and developing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused on Carbon Neutral Professionals, titled CARBON ZERO: Climate Awareness, Reduction Basics, and Neutrality-Zeroing of Emissions. The event took place on 26 July 2024, at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR) of the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.
FMDS Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano opened the event with a comprehensive overview of the agenda and workshop objectives. She led a series of presentations on key aspects of course development, including resource-based course packages, backward design principles, and the critical importance of a horizontal plan. A significant portion of Dean Serrano’s presentation was dedicated to explaining the horizontal plan as a framework for designing and organizing course content effectively.
In addition, the workshop highlighted the importance of harmonizing and synergizing greening efforts in the Philippines. This approach is essential to ensure that the program can create a long-term impact in mitigating environmental issues such as deforestation and climate change.
The workshop encouraged active participation from CFNR attendees headed by Dean Marlo D. Mendoza, fostering an in-depth exploration of the presented concepts. This collaborative effort laid the foundation for the horizontal plan of their upcoming course, promoting a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives. The hands-on nature of the writeshop aimed to equip educators and instructional designers with the skills needed to develop engaging and effective online courses focused on environmental issues and carbon neutrality.
Overall, the writeshop was a success, promoting collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to reducing carbon footprints. It reflects the university’s dedication to advancing online education and addressing critical environmental challenges. The event is also in support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 4: Quality Education; 13: Climate Action; 15: Life on Land; and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Written by Sydney Rovin Macahiya ♦ Edited by Larry N. Cruz ♦ Cross-posted from FMDS Website
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