As the country’s leading academic institution in open learning and distance education, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) adheres to the philosophy of open education and has been a staunch advocate of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and open access courses. As early as 2012, the UPOU has crafted its OER policies and has put in place strategies to promote, support, contribute and integrate OER values in its institutional processes and practices.
The University Library Information Literacy Program (ILP) marked its 17th edition on Sept. 14-18, this time virtually, to equip the UPLB constituents, especially the new freshmen, with skills to effectively and efficiently access information in this time of a pandemic.
ILP held one session each day via Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube.
#ProjectAmbagan is now on its second wave and among its beneficiaries are the Tagbanua and Batak communities in Palawan.
#ProjectAmbagan is an initiative of iUplift, a coalition of student organizations. The project was launched in June and raises funds to respond to the distance learning needs of Filipino students across the country.
The School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) co-organized a virtual symposium on Sept. 18 to provide experts a platform to discuss the Manila Bay dolomite project.
Of the speakers, two were UPLB professors – Dr. Rex Victor Cruz of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources and a former chancellor of UPLB, and Dr. Ma. Stella Tirol, dean of the College of Development Communication – who joined government officials and geologists at the virtual learning event.
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The UP College of Arts and Letters Student Council (UP CAL-SC) recently launched a donation drive for UP Diliman (UPD) students in need of a stable internet access for remote learning.
“Kasama Ka Kaeskuwela” (KKK) was launched on Aug.31 to primarily aid CAL students who only rely on personal mobile data for remote learning when UP System classes begin on Sept. 10.
The Office of Student Affairs held the first-ever remote Orientation in the face of the new normal. Amidst the challenges brought by the pandemic, UPV still holds true to its virtue that “nobody should be left behind.” Despite the growing pains, this activity was conducted to ensure that the newest members of the UPV family, along with their parents, are given the necessary information about the university.
The Interactive Learning Center (ILC) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs conducted training sessions for faculty members on the use of Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE), a learning management system to deliver instruction and manage courses for remote learning.
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) invites its partners, friends, supporters, and alumni to the episode 12 of the “Edu-Hack: Navigating a Turbulent Educational Landscape” on 25 August 2020 at 10:00 AM. In this episode, the UPOU Kaagapay+ will be launched as well as the first UPOU virtual #hangOUTs.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is currently leading a webinar series this month to help students prepare for flexible learning this coming semester.
The six-part webinar series entitled “G KNB mag-online learning?” livestreamed its first two episodes via Facebook and Streamyard on Aug. 17 and 19.
