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UPOU Chancellor delivers Keynote Speech for Pakistan-organized International Online Conference
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, delivered a Keynote Speech for the “International Online Conference on Future Trends in E-Learning and Collaborative Working” organized by the Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP). The conference was held on 16-17 June 2020. Dr. Bandalaria’s topic was titled “Teaching, Learning and Working in the time of COVID-19 and Beyond: Towards Normalizing the New Normal.” Other keynote speakers for the online conference were Prof. Dr. Naveed A. Malik, Founding Rector, VUP, and Special Advisor for Technology and Innovation, Commonwealth of Learning Canada; Prof. Rory MacGreal, UNESCO/ICDE Chair in [...]
UPOU Chancellor to Speak at CVSU webinar on Pedagogy and Course Materials Development
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, will be speaking for the Webinar on Pedagogy and Course Development organized by the Cavite State University (CVSU). This webinar will be held on 25 to 26 June 2020. Dr. Bandalaria’s topic will be about “Teaching and Learning in Distance eLearning Mode of Instruction.” The webinar will be done via Cisco Webex at 9:00 to 10:30 AM on both days. This webinar by CVSU is part of the capacity-building project of the university on course design and delivery for flexible learning arrangement for its faculty members. [...]
5th Edu-Hack to focus on Recreating Science Labs at Home
Many of us wonder what the scenario will be like when students cease going to school and learn entirely in the confines of their homes, especially with the ongoing global health crisis. Would students grasp lessons that require hands-on skills and special instruments? Will students be able to learn as much at home as in school? How do we ensure that the students experience the same quality of laboratory learning outside the classroom? The fifth episode of University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) “Edu-Hack: Navigating through a Turbulent Educational Landscape” is aimed at addressing these questions. Entitled “Re-creating SciLab [...]
UPOU-FMDS Continuing Education Program to hold webinar on online business
The Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies will hold a Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) webinar on “Embracing the New Normal through Online Business: Stay@Home, Earn@Home” to be live streamed on 26 June 2020, 2:00 PM via networks.upou.edu.ph. Those interested can register for free at https://networks.upou.edu.ph/cepltioregistration/. The webinar aims to assist the viewers appreciate the use of the internet and other technologies and acquire basic digital skills so they could earn money online by offering their products and services and launching a crisis-proof business/career they can start quickly. [...]
UPOU held the Fourth Episode of Edu-Hack Podcast: Transition to Remote Learning and Teaching
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted the 4th episode of the Edu-Hack podcast series. This time, UPOU tackled “Strategic Transitioning to Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL).” The webinar was conducted on 16 June 2020 and was attended by school teachers, administrators and staff members from different parts of the country and the world. Three of UPOU’s top experts in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) served as panelists for the event. These were Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Melinda F. Lumanta, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Dean of the Faculty [...]
FEd and OUPahinungód to offer Bridge English and Bridge Mathematics courses
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd) and Ugnayan ng Pahinungód will soon be offering Bridge English and Bridge Mathematics courses starting this July 2020 as part of the Bridge Program of UPOU. Admission into these Bridge course offerings will be open to all senior high school students, incoming or current college students, and other interested individuals. From July until December of 2020, these Bridge courses will help enrich participants’ knowledge in such disciplines, prepare them for higher education, and empower them to practice English and Mathematics skills in their daily lives. Furthermore, with the [...]
UPOU Networks Downtime
The UPOU Networks website shall be offlined on 18 June 2020, from 1:00 pm to 11:59 pm (Manila time, GMT+8). During this time, all its contents and features shall not be accessible. The website shall undergo maintenance works and shall be updated to increase its capacity and to speed up its overall services. We appreciate your patience and understanding for the inconvenience that this webpage’s downtime will bring you. If you have queries or concerns, please email us at [email protected] #UPOpenUniversity
Fourth Episode of Edu-Hack Podcast to tackle the Transition to Remote Teaching and Learning
Another Edu-Hack podcast series is scheduled on 16 June 2020. This time, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will tackle “Strategic Transitioning to Remote Teaching and Learning (RTL). ” The topic will focus on discussing how educational institutions can strategically transition to RTL, the possible challenges that institutions may face during the transition period, and provide practical recommendations that schools and universities may consider to help teachers and administrators with the shift to RTL. Three of UPOU’s top experts in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) will serve as panelists for the event. These are Dr. Melinda dela Pena [...]
OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR ADVISORY in Times of Covid-19: Under General Community Quarantine
OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR ADVISORY in Times of Covid-19: Under General Community Quarantine #UPOpenUniversity