The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmark meeting with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on 26 May 2023. The DSWD delegation, headed by Bureau Director Ana T. Nuguid, benchmarked on possible areas of collaboration between DSWD Academy and UPOU. The discussion was led by UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, together with the Director, Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Myra C. Almodiel; Program Chair, Diploma in/Master of Social Work, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan; and Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkage, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez. This initiative is part of UP Open University’s [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) opens its arms for future collaboration with Wawasan Open University (WOU) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 9 May 2023. This marks a new feat for both educational institutions, especially in embarking on the untapped potential of open and distance learning (ODL). UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and WOU Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor Dr. Lily Chan The said activity was participated by the heads of both institutions, specifically: UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and WOU Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor [...]

The OU5, consisting of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Hanoi Open University (HOU), Open University Malaysia (OUM) and Universitas Terbuka (UT), convened in order to continue to steer the consortium’s direction towards its future multidisciplinary, institutional, and ASEAN research projects focusing Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) in the ASEAN region. The meetings were hosted by Open University Malaysia (OUM) last 10-11 May 2023. OU5 Researchers’ Meeting The OU5 researchers' meeting consisted of several parallel sessions which delved into the following topics: innovative pedagogies; sustainable development; metaverse for effective learning; disaster risk and [...]

In the third episode of OPENtalk about ChatGPT, students shared their thoughts on using ChatGPT and other AI tools in their studies and research. This episode was aired on 26 April 2023. The OPENTalk in partnership with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and UPOU University Student Council gathered selected UPOU students such as Mr. Isaiah Crisanto, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts student and Chairperson at the UPOU University Student Council, Ms. Belle Bas Balazuela, Graduate Certificate in Distance Education student, and Mr. Wilzen “Aeo” Bermoy, Doctor of Communication student, [...]

On 22 May 2023, the UP System’s EIDR Program at UP Open University titled, Development of a Filipinized Learning Management System (LMS), conducted its last field visit activity at Cavite State University (CvSU) - College of Nursing as part of the implementation and monitoring of the project.  In a significant stride towards innovation in education, the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR) - Filipinized LMS Team recently engaged in a productive meeting with Cavite State University. UPOU Faculty members Assistant Professor Rita C. Ramos and Assistant Professor Queenie Ridulme led the Team in a meeting with the esteemed CvSU President, Dr. [...]

UP Open University (UPOU) was featured at DZRH’s Radyo Henyo last Sunday,  21 May 2023.  The Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), Dr. Joane V. Serrano, and the Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, were guest interviewees at Radyo Henyo hosted by Dr. Ruby Cristobal, UPOU MDC Alumni.  The discussion was about education opportunities for Filipinos in the country and abroad, and the programs that UPOU offers via open and distance elearning (ODeL). Dr. Serrano explained that UPOU helped many education institutions transition to flexible and technology-assisted [...]