Dr. Jerielyn V. Reyes, News, Communication Management Office
In celebration of the first National Higher Education Day, the PUP Open University System, in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education, organized a webinar with the theme “Moving Forward: Education in a Post-Covid World” on May 18, 2021.
Top caliber academicians served as keynote and plenary speakers in the event. Dr. Virginia D. Akiate, the Commission on Higher Education National Capital Region Director served as the keynote speaker, while Dr. Suttisak Jantavongso, the Associate Dean of the International Affairs at Rangsit University in Thailand, Dr. Brenda B. Corpuz, the Dean from the College of Education in Technological Institute, Mr. Paolo Balinas, the Education Channel Manager of Microsoft Philippines and Dr. Roland D. Montes served as plenary speakers.
In her speech, Dr. Akiate mentioned the plans and directions of CHED to combat the challenges brought by the pandemic. “Amidst the trials, let us continue to serve our country by developing quality higher education to all despite and in spite the challenges brought by this pandemic,” she added.
During the plenary session, Dr. Jantavongso shared the mechanisms of Thailand in the transformed educational environment while Dr. Corpuz talked about the opportunities for collaboration in Higher Education amidst the unprecedented conditions in the education system.
Since almost all educational institutions are dependent on technology in the conduct of classes, Mr. Balinas demonstrated how technology could aid in making the learning process more engaging by keeping the virtual classroom exciting.
Meanwhile, Dr. Montes reminded the participants of their role and main responsibility as a teacher. He mentioned that in education no one should be left behind and that equal opportunity should also be given to those with special needs.
After the discussion, Prof. Jerome P. Dumlao and Dr. Rudolf Anthony A. Lacerna led the open forum.
All the PUP OUS officials headed by Executive Director Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo thanked the CHED for giving PUP the opportunity to participate in this milestone. The event also was the second activity of PUP OUS for CHED Higher Education Bayanihan.
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