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Artificial Intelligence in Language Education: An Immersive Learning Presentation at JALT CALL 2024

2024-07-30T19:16:33+08:00

Educators and researchers from around the globe converged at Meijo University Dome Mae Campus in Nagoya, Japan, from May 17 to May 19, 2024, for the JALT CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) Conference. This year’s theme, “The Impact of AI in Language Education,” drew enthusiastic participation as experts delved into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in teaching languages. Keynote speakers Takako Aikawa and Joel Tetreault set the tone for the conference, delivering insightful addresses on AI’s evolving role in enhancing language acquisition and communication skills. Aikawa, known for her groundbreaking research in educational technology, delved into the possibilities of [...]

Artificial Intelligence in Language Education: An Immersive Learning Presentation at JALT CALL 20242024-07-30T19:16:33+08:00

An Educator-Learner Inspiring Others to Keep On Learning

2024-05-24T14:16:18+08:00

With her Graduate Certificate in Distance Education (GCDE) degree, Teresita Noche-Banag aims to share her journey and new knowledge with her friends, family, and colleagues and inspire them to continue learning regardless of their age. Teresita was motivated by her Master's degree adviser to enroll at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) to continue learning. Her experience of studying at UPOU was daunting, especially because she was not tech-savvy and had no online learning experience at her age. However, she overcame this anxiety with the help of her colleagues. All these challenges helped her develop more patience. [...]

An Educator-Learner Inspiring Others to Keep On Learning2024-05-24T14:16:18+08:00

UPOU FMDS MAN and UP Manila College of Nursing Conducted a 3-day Writeshop for Master in Nursing Education

2024-05-23T11:41:55+08:00

The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Program of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), UP Open University (UPOU) and UP Manila College of Nursing (UPCN) recently held a writeshop at the UPOU Academic Residences from 10-12 May 2024. The three-day event was a collaborative effort to create a joint Master’s degree to meet the growing demand for qualified nurse educators. The writing workshop held was in line with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals to to provide for SDG 4: Quality Education, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and, [...]

UPOU FMDS MAN and UP Manila College of Nursing Conducted a 3-day Writeshop for Master in Nursing Education2024-05-23T11:41:55+08:00

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Forum and Meeting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2024-05-30T16:20:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the Open University 5 (OU5) Research Forum and Meeting held from 24-26 April 2024, in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Gathered in the elegant setting of the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, representatives consisting of university administrators and researchers from five open universities convened for research project presentations and presidents’ meetings. Among them were delegates from Universitas Terbuka (UT), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and Hanoi Open University (HOU). The ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks from all OU5 presidents: Prof. [...]

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Forum and Meeting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia2024-05-30T16:20:38+08:00

A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU

2024-05-17T14:37:59+08:00

In 2023, the UP Open University (UPOU) produced two of the first summa cum laude graduates in history. One of them is Mickey Angel Cortez, and creating history with UPOU became her main drive to success. However, this is no walk in the park. Like the typical UP student, Mickey faced many challenges before claiming her sweet UP Sablay. Mickey’s interest in multimedia led her to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies. UPOU’s learning mode perfectly fits her learning style of knowing and discovering things independently. This learning experience has also helped her become more independent.  [...]

A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU2024-05-17T14:37:59+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit

2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto. The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials. In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the [...]

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Launches KaYa: A Mental Health App

2024-05-31T14:33:53+08:00

To support the mental well-being of the UPOU community, Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU launched KaYa (Kalinga at Yakap) App last 29 April  2024. KaYa App is a mental health application that features free mental health-related webinars, stress management videos, creative space, and personal e-journals. In celebration of Stress Awareness Month, the app was further introduced to the employees, staff, and students of UPOU with the help of User’s Guide and other informative publication materials. The application was further developed as a web and mobile app through its partnership with the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). Led [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Launches KaYa: A Mental Health App2024-05-31T14:33:53+08:00

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress

2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, an Associate Professor from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Best Paper Award at the 24th Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC). The conference was held from 9 to 11 May 2024 at the De La Salle University—Laguna Campus in Biñan, Laguna. This marks the first time UPOU FICS has participated in the prestigious conference, making the achievement even more remarkable. His paper, titled “Summarization-Driven Collaborative Filtering for Explainable Recommendation,” introduces a new framework for recommendation systems. These systems, used by platforms such as online [...]

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

FMDS Highlights Permaculture and Transition Towns in Recently Concluded 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar

2024-05-14T09:17:34+08:00

To promote the sharing of sustainable development experiences and approaches, which can serve as valuable resources for multidisciplinary collaboration among faculty, staff, and students, FMDS, in collaboration with Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA), Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF), and the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) at UP Los Banos (UPLB), organized the 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar. The seminar, titled ‘Permaculture and Transition Towns,’ was held on 08 May 2024. With UP Open University prioritizing its sustainability thrust through SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus), the seminar aligns with the overarching theme of sustainable [...]

FMDS Highlights Permaculture and Transition Towns in Recently Concluded 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar2024-05-14T09:17:34+08:00

Exploring Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication: A Hybrid Session

2024-05-30T16:31:48+08:00

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
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