Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies MOOC’s Updates
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Digital Portfolios as a Transformative Tool for Student Assessment
One innovative assessment approach gaining traction in Philippine education is the use of digital portfolios, where students compile their work through online platforms to demonstrate learning progress, creativity, and critical thinking. Unlike trad...More
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Integrating Coding and Computational Thinking through DepEd’s ICT Curriculum
One effective program for increasing understanding of how computing works in the Philippines is the Department of Education’s integration of coding and computational thinking in the K–12 ICT curriculum. This initiative introduces learners to basic p...More
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Enhancing Collaboration through Mobile Learning in Philippine Classrooms
An example of social learning supported by ubiquitous learning devices in the Philippines is the use of mobile phones and tablets in collaborative online discussions through platforms like Google Classroom or Messenger group chats. These tools allow...More
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Teaching English to learners with Special Educational Needs (SENs) – Myths and realities
I've met several teachers in my private school who are struggling to manage the challenges and adversities associated with SEN Learners (students with Special Educational Needs). An article from the British Council addresses these common experiences...More
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Gamified Learning through “Quizizz” in Philippine Classrooms
One educational game that effectively supports the learning process is Quizizz, a digital quiz-based platform widely used in Philippine schools. It works by transforming traditional assessments into engaging, game-like experiences where students ans...More
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Harnessing Big Data for Educational Improvement in the Philippines
One significant aspect of big data in education is learning analytics, which involves collecting and analyzing student performance data to improve teaching and learning outcomes. In the Philippine education system, big data can work through platform...More
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Empowering Teachers as 21st-Century Skill Facilitators 👩🏫💻
The modern educator's role is not just to deliver curriculum, but to cultivate future-ready individuals. This requires teachers to master a complex set of competencies that go beyond mere technical proficiency and focus on pedagogical application, m...More
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Bridging the Gender Gap in Educational Technology in the Philippines
One pressing issue in Philippine education today is the gender gap in access to and use of technology. While both boys and girls are increasingly exposed to digital tools, studies and classroom experiences reveal that girls, especially in rural area...More
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Sociocultural Learning through Digital Transformation
The shift to technology-enhanced classrooms necessitates a dramatic change in the teacher's role. No longer just an instructor, the teacher must become a designer of effective learning scenarios. This requires the creative integration of pedagogy, c...More
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The Classroom without Walls
The landscape of education is undergoing a fundamental transformation. We're moving beyond the traditional, fixed classroom model to a dynamic, Ubiquitous Learning (U-Learning) environment where learning is always-on, anywhere, and context-aware. B...More