Immersive Open Pedagogies Program
The IOP Program was established by the university to systematically enhance the impact of immersive technologies and open pedagogies through organized activities and partnerships.

Implement
Immersive Open Pedagogy & projects for UPOU.

Operate
An Immersive Learning Laboratory (ILL) that will design, develop, and test learning models, strategies, and environments.

Provide
Technical assistance to UPOU faculty, students, and staff in migrating to immersive learning.
Our Projects
Our program pushes the boundaries of reality, blending the physical and digital realms to create captivating experiences.
AR/VR
World Immersive Learning Labs
NCODeL 2022
Tri-Conference 2023
ISCOLab
Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory
An immersive and interactive physical space that optimizes extended reality. We curate and create engaging and instructive immersive content, integrate hands-on activities and experiments, foster user cooperation and social engagement, evaluate and iterate immersive experiences, and promote accessibility and inclusivity.
The construction of ISCOLab is projected to conclude by 2024.
Meet the Team
Introducing our vibrant community of learners and mentors dedicated to shaping the future of education through immersive approaches.

Roberto Figueroa Jr, PhD
Program Director

Lorena Jean Saludadez
Program Development Associate

Roel Cantada
Program Development Associate

Blancaflor Arada
Program Development Associate

Eric Hawkinson
Collaborating Researcher
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Hiroshi Taniguchi
Collaborating Researcher
UP Open University

Jayson Petras, PhD
Collaborating Researcher
Sentro ng Wikang Filipino

Lexter Mangubat
Collaborating Researcher
MINTED Lab / UP Open University

Jessa Perez
University Research Associate
UP Open University

John Alain Orbe
Junior Project Officer
UP Open University

Hannah Gabriella Macaldo
Student Assistant
BA Multimedia Studies, UPOU

Phoebe May Apostol
Student Assistant
BA Multimedia Studies, UPOU

Join us!
Alumni

Christine Faye Pesimo
Student
BA Multimedia Studies, UPOU

Joseph Isaiah Chan
Student
BA Multimedia Studies, UPOU
Shaping Futures through Immersive Education
Contact Us
Whether it be collaborations, inquiries, feedback, or any other topics you’d like to discuss, feel free to reach out to us.