Open Talk “Moving Forward with ChatGPT””

In the previous episode, we discussed how students utilize ChatGPT and other AI tools for their studies. In the final episode of OPEN Talk on ChatGPT, we will be talking about moving forward with ChatGPT and other AI tools. How can we accept the reality of AI being the new normal? How would it disrupt the education landscape from an administrator’s point of view? What role would AI have in the foreseeable future?  Join us and be a part of the conversation on 16 May 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for the fourth and final episode of the series, titled "Moving Forward [...]

Open Talk “Moving Forward with ChatGPT””2023-05-16T11:13:38+08:00

UPOU Talks About Open Education in its Recent Research Conversations

The UP Open University (UPOU) featured Open Education: Historical Narrative of Institutional Challenges Encountered by UP Open University in its newest installment of the Research Conversations series held on 4 April 2023. Dr. Alexander G. Flor, Professor Emeritus, and UP Scientist from the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) served as the resource speaker. Dr. Flor defined Open Science as a practice, process, product, and community. He shared that Open Science also often refers to open access, open educational resources, and open source, which is also synonymous with equity, diversity, inclusion, open data, and citizen science.  Dr. [...]

UPOU Talks About Open Education in its Recent Research Conversations2023-05-24T14:27:17+08:00

UPOU Holds Orientation on Finance and Admin Processes for New Administrators

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) spearheaded the “Orientation for the New Faculty Administrators on the Finance and the Administrative Processes in the University.” This was held at the UP Clark Green City (UP CGC) on 27-28 April 2023. The orientation aimed to provide the new faculty administrators with an overview of the UPOU finance and administrative process within the QA Framework. It was also done to equip new faculty administrators with the basic knowledge to manage financial and administrative tasks effectively in support of the implementation [...]

UPOU Holds Orientation on Finance and Admin Processes for New Administrators2023-05-05T09:28:53+08:00

UPOU FICS holds its 1st Masterclass for 2023 on Knowledge Management for Development (KM4D)

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held a Masterclass entitled, “KM4D Revisited: Backstories on the Los Baños Brand of Knowledge Management,” on 14 April 2023 with Dr. Alexander Flor as Thought Leader. Assistant Professor Winifredo Dagli from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Development Communication (CDC) and Mr. Benedict Juliano from the London Stock Exchange Group’s KM Content Strategy and Editorial also provided additional insights as Reactants. It was held via Zoom and live-streamed through UPOU Networks, Facebook, and Youtube.  The event began with Mr. Jerry [...]

UPOU FICS holds its 1st Masterclass for 2023 on Knowledge Management for Development (KM4D)2024-05-06T11:23:24+08:00

UPOU Conducts a Seminar-Workshop as a Preparation for the EQA of its Programs

Onsite and online participants and organizers of the UPOU External Quality Assurance (EQA) Seminar-Workshop. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through its Quality Assurance Office (QAO) and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), conducted the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Seminar-Workshop on 24 April 2023 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU and via Zoom. This whole-day event assisted the UPOU Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing Teams in preparing for the actual conduct of EQA of their respective programs. Dr. Primo Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the vital role of [...]

UPOU Conducts a Seminar-Workshop as a Preparation for the EQA of its Programs2023-05-15T11:33:14+08:00

Newly-Elected UPOU University Student Council Members Take Oath in Hybrid Ceremony

The newly-elected members of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) University Student Council (USC) took their oaths on 26 April  2023, in a hybrid setup. The attendees who were present in person were at the UPOU Oblation Hall, while USC Councilors Francelle Joanne Bacud, Luna Alexandra Cañal, and Raine Tuason joined virtually via Zoom. The UPOU Commission on Elections (CoE) and University Student Council (USC) organized the event in coordination with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Multimedia Center (MC). The ceremony commenced with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, [...]

Newly-Elected UPOU University Student Council Members Take Oath in Hybrid Ceremony2023-05-09T16:22:09+08:00

UPOU MC is now Educational Media Production under CODTL

The University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents (BOR) has approved the establishment of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) during its 1378th Meeting held on 23 February 2023. In line with this, the UP Open University (UPOU) Multimedia Center (MC) was renamed to the Educational Media Production (EMP) as part of its reorganization under the CODTL.  With the reorganization of the office, its new set of functions now include the following: Produce educational materials for courses offered by the University based on sound design principles in partnership with the Learning Design Section and [...]

UPOU MC is now Educational Media Production under CODTL2023-05-15T11:32:30+08:00

Payment of UPOU Tuition and Student-related Fees

Starting 29 April 2023, payment of UPOU tuition and other student-related fees shall no longer be accepted at the Philippine National Bank.  However, payments can still be made through any of the following: Credit Card/ATM/Debit Card Landbank ePayment Facility (Landbank and Bancnet) Cash Payment at the Cash Office, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna #UPOpenUniversity

Payment of UPOU Tuition and Student-related Fees2023-04-25T15:37:40+08:00

Open Talk “ChatGPT: What The Students Are Saying”

In the previous episode, we discussed the implications of Artificial Intelligence, exploring both its benefits and consequences. We also examined the downsides of using ChatGPT or AI in educational institutions and explored the ethical considerations that arise when using this technology. In this episode, we will be hearing from UPOU students on how they use ChatGPT for their academics. How do students utilize ChatGPT and other AI tools for their studies? Do they acknowledge ChatGPT as a reference to their academic works? Can students from other institutions benefit from using ChatGPT?  Join us and be a part of the [...]

Open Talk “ChatGPT: What The Students Are Saying”2023-04-24T13:12:53+08:00

UPOU Gears Up CODEPP Founding Members on Institutional Implementation of Open and Distance eLearning

The UP Open University (UPOU) as the current President of the Consortium of Open and Distance Education Providers in the Philippines (CODEPP) conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Institutional Implementation of Open Distance eLearning (ODeL). Future plans for the Consortium were discussed with a main focus on the outcome for the year 2023—for the Founding Members of CODEPP to be accredited/ready for accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The two-day seminar-workshop held last 3-4 April 2023 was hosted by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte.  Coinciding with the event is the Memorandum of Agreement [...]

UPOU Gears Up CODEPP Founding Members on Institutional Implementation of Open and Distance eLearning2023-04-18T22:01:59+08:00
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