Pahinungód UPOU Conducts UPCAT Simulation for Schools of Region X

In line with the upcoming UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024 scheduled on 3 and 4 June 2023, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in coordination with DepEd Region X office, conducted UPCAT Simulation Exam administration activities to the UPCAT applicants from the region.  This initiative was held on 8-9 May 2023, and aims to familiarize the students with the procedures, guidelines, and protocols observed in taking the UPCAT and orient them in filling-out the examination materials. Four simultaneous sessions were conducted at Bulua National High School located in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental on 8 May, from 1:00-5:30 PM. [...]

Pahinungód UPOU Conducts UPCAT Simulation for Schools of Region X2023-05-18T15:31:02+08:00

UPOU, ADMU, and UP Diliman Initiate Microcredentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability Project under the Erasmus+ Programme

As part of the Erasmus+ Programme entitled MICRO-credentials for life-long learning and employability: Building capacities for developing agile educational interventions in Southeast Asian Universities, otherwise known as MICROCASA, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman conducted a planning workshop on 2-3 May 2023 at the UPOU-CCDL, Sandbox, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. This European Union (EU)-funded project aims to share the European experiences and build institutional capacities in Southeast Asia to co-create, promote and deliver short competence-oriented educational units leading to micro-credentials with the goal of solving various [...]

UPOU, ADMU, and UP Diliman Initiate Microcredentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability Project under the Erasmus+ Programme2024-05-07T11:05:49+08:00

FMDS Dean Participated in the Walking Workshop in Finland and Presented Papers in Sweden and UK

Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Professor and Dean of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), presented a paper in a public seminar hosted by The School of Global Studies – University of Gothenburg on 13 April 2023. Her presentation entitled Ubiquitous Walking: Blending of Offline and Online Approaches Toward Climate Action shared the results of integrating walking as a reflexive and learning tool in some of the environmental and communication courses she handled. She also presented at the University of Plymouth on 22 April 2023. Dr. Serrano also participated in the Walking [...]

FMDS Dean Participated in the Walking Workshop in Finland and Presented Papers in Sweden and UK2023-05-18T11:46:47+08:00

UPOU Faculty of Education Appoints New Faculty Secretary and Program Chairs

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd) has appointed a new Faculty Secretary and set of Program Chairs for several of its programs effective Academic Year 2022-2023. Assistant Professor Rita C. Ramos will serve as FEd Faculty Secretary until 31 July 2023. Asst. Prof. Ramos is a regular faculty of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and a registered nurse. She is currently completing her PhD program in Educational Psychology at the De La Salle University Manila. Prior to this appointment, Asst. Prof. Ramos served as the University Registrar of UPOU and [...]

UPOU Faculty of Education Appoints New Faculty Secretary and Program Chairs2023-05-17T17:19:50+08:00

UPOU, SEAMEO INNOTECH Join Hands to Hone Future of Education Research

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) engaged in a hybrid meeting with SEAMEO INNOTECH, a training center specializing in education research, to propagate more aspects of research through delving into projects in teaching and learning, University systems, and mainstreaming marginalized schools held last 20 April 2023. UPOU was represented by Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital  Teaching and Learning; Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., Deputy Director of the Open and Digital Learning Research - CODTL; and Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the [...]

UPOU, SEAMEO INNOTECH Join Hands to Hone Future of Education Research2023-05-15T16:47:03+08:00

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director Elected as President of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies

The Director of the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, will serve as the president of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies (AAWS) for 2023 to 2025. AAWS is an organization that serves as a forum to promote and discuss feminist education and research in Asia. It recently concluded the 6th AAWS Congress 2023 last May 11-12, 2023, with the theme “Locating/Centering Women and Gender in the (Post) Pandemic Era of Advanced Technology” where Dr. Taylan presented her thoughts during one plenary session on “Revisioning Gender/ Women’s Studies in [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director Elected as President of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies2023-05-15T11:30:51+08:00

BUKA Conference 2023

The BUKA Conference 2023 on “Advancing Equity and Access to Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning” will be held on October 17-18, 2023, at the Wawasan Open University in Penang, Malaysia. The conference will bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners in open and distance learning to discuss innovative solutions to current challenges in promoting equity and access to higher education through technology-enabled learning. Join us for an exciting and collaborative event exploring the latest developments and advancements in open and distance learning. Please visit the following website for more details: https://www.bukaconference.asia. Important Dates Conference: October 17-18, 2023 Deadline for [...]

BUKA Conference 20232023-05-15T11:31:17+08:00

OPEN Talk Presents The Dark Side and the Bright Future of AI

In another episode of OPEN Talk held on 13 April 2023, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) presented ChatGPT Episode 2 that tackled the dark side and bright future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its implications, downside especially in the educational institutions, its ethical considerations, and positive contributions. The said episode was spearheaded by notable resource speakers, namely,  Dr. Vladimir Mariano, Lead Faculty for Technology and Innovation, Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiatives (YSEALI), Fulbright University, Vietnam, and Affiliate Faculty, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), UPOU; and, Dr. Alexander G. Flor, Professor and Former Dean, FICS UPOU.  According [...]

OPEN Talk Presents The Dark Side and the Bright Future of AI2023-05-24T15:01:31+08:00

UPOU Conducted Benchmarking Activities for University of Northern Philippines

UP Open University (UPOU) conducted two benchmarking activities for the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) on 25 and 26 April 2023. On 25 April 2023, the UNP team led by Dr. Irene Guerrero, OIC, PIO and Special Assistant to the President, and Ms. Shareen Navarro, Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Management & Development Office (ITIMDO) were briefed about the UPOU programs and the fundamentals of a Learning Management System (LMS) by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of Office of Public Affairs, and Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy, Director of Information and Communication Technology Development Office. The meeting was conducted online, [...]

UPOU Conducted Benchmarking Activities for University of Northern Philippines2023-05-10T13:18:58+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Visitors from Western Mindanao State University for a Benchmarking Activity

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomes visitors from Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) for a benchmarking activity today, 4 May 2023, at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  The WMSU, represented by Dr. Ma. Socorro Yvonne Ramos, Coordinating Dean of the Graduate School and Dr. Fuvie Rojas-Bayot, Director of the Distance Education/OUS, benchmarked UPOU’s open and distance learning practices, curriculum development, instructional materials, student support and assessment, administrative/organizational structure, and other ODeL strategies. The discussion was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and  Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Director, Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao. [...]

UPOU Welcomes Visitors from Western Mindanao State University for a Benchmarking Activity2023-05-09T16:46:46+08:00
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