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Exploring Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication: A Hybrid Session

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) collaborated with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and Immersive Open Pedagogy (IOP) Project in the conduct of a hybrid session on Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication with a focus on Hiragana and Katakana review. The hybrid session was held on 19 April 2024 at The Sandbox, UP Open University Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Mr. Eishi Senaha, a PhD candidate at Kyoto University and a visiting researcher of the Third World Studies Center at the University of the Philippines, and Mr. Kenichiro Kurusu, a [...]

Exploring Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication: A Hybrid Session2024-05-30T16:31:48+08:00

The Light of Home Sparks Light in Learning

A mother, a worker, a student. Cherry Mae Ladja, a graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Master of ASEAN Studies (MAS) program from Zamboanga, found a spark in learning through UPOU. Despite the challenges of balancing life responsibilities, Cherry Mae still had a better appreciation for learning because of UPOU. When she started seeking universities that offer distance learning, Cherry Mae found herself enrolling in UPOU. UPOU allowed Cherry Mae to pursue her studies in the comfort of her own home while juggling work and motherhood. Her experience at UPOU has ignited her passion for [...]

The Light of Home Sparks Light in Learning2024-05-10T14:44:59+08:00

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 Celebrates Nature’s Climate Champion to Combat Climate Change

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins the celebration for the International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 from 05-11 May 2024, to promote the benefits of composting and raise awareness about its significant role of creating a sustainable future, with the week-long celebration theme of “COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion,” emphasizing the critical role compost plays in combating climate change and supporting healthy ecosystems. During this celebration, we have many ways to get involved and learn more about composting through attending a workshop, starting composting at home, spreading the [...]

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024 Celebrates Nature’s Climate Champion to Combat Climate Change2024-05-14T09:16:41+08:00

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

On 4 May 2024, several faculty, staff, and students of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 4th Passion for Scholarship And Love for Mission (PSALM) International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education in partnership with the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Saint Louis University, and UPOU Faculty of Education (FEd). Held at the Frassati Building of UST in Manila, the conference consisted of several plenary and panel sessions as well as multiple parallel paper and poster presentations. The Conference themed “Beyond Vision: [...]

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-09T16:00:15+08:00

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal

On 30 April 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) released the mobile version of its virtual classroom, MyPortal. Dubbed MyPortal Mobile, this application may be downloaded on any smart device through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  MyPortal Mobile was developed to help UPOU students have easier access to their virtual classroom whenever and wherever they are. It allows students to receive instant push notifications for announcements, deadlines, and messages. It also allows the students to participate in class discussions and perform activities anywhere in the world, [...]

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

Faculty and staff from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) showcased their research initiatives at the recently concluded 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation. This conference was held on 05 May 2024, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Giorgio Frassati Building. In a parallel session focusing on best practices for implementing transformative changes in teacher education, Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli L. Crisanto and Project Staff/Research Assistant Daryl Imperial showcased their research on "Enhancing Course Reviews in a Postgraduate Diploma Program through a Multi-Perspective Approach [...]

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-08T11:49:22+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Leads Marine Conservation Effort with Project SIGLA for SDGs 14, 8, 12, and 5

On 06 May 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of UP Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with Kaya Natin! Youth – Los Baños (KNY-LB), successfully launched its SLIDE (Sustainable Livelihoods Innovation and Digitally-transformed Enterprise) public service initiative under the CIDAS (Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration towards Sustainability) program. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of FMDS-UPOU, and Assistant Professor Tricia C. Ascan, Program Chair of the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) program at FMDS-UPOU, graced the opening ceremony and delivered their opening remarks and introduced SLIDE, respectively. On the other hand, KNY-LB, represented by Ms. [...]

UPOU-FMDS Leads Marine Conservation Effort with Project SIGLA for SDGs 14, 8, 12, and 52024-05-20T09:18:07+08:00

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive

The UP Open University, led by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) together with the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee (WHLC) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration (OVCFA), held this year’s blood donation drive on 18 April 2024 at the UPOU Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Prospective blood donors arrived early at the venue and were guided through the registration and screening process. Rigorous checks were conducted by the Red Cross Team to ensure donors met the necessary requirements before proceeding with their donations. Among other criteria, participants underwent screening to [...]

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive2024-05-31T14:34:28+08:00

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), recently concluded the first run of the Basics of Resilience (BoR) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on 16 February 2024. The Basics of Resilience is a basic course designed to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively implement disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). This also encompasses the implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) tools and frameworks. This course serves as the foundation upon which they [...]

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering2024-05-31T14:34:40+08:00

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaya Natin! Youth Los Baños (KNY-LB) collaborated in preparation for the upcoming community workshop titled Project SIGLA (Sustainable Innovation Gearing towards Livelihood Advancement of Fishing Communities in Los Baños) this coming 06 May 2024 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This workshop is under the Sustainable Livelihood Innovations and Digitally-transformed Enterprise (SLIDE) of Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) Program of FMDS. The goal of this event is to uplift and reignite the “sigla” of the fishing [...]

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB2024-05-31T14:35:03+08:00
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