University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. explored opportunities for collaboration on online and immersive learning during their courtesy call to Dr. Peter Arnade, Dean of the College of Arts, Languages…
UP Cebu Bachelor of Science in Computer Science interns showcased virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) projects designed to advance science communication and immersive learning during their final presentation, “Spatial Shift: Immerse into the Next Generation of Computing,” held at the Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory (ISCOLab) of the University of the Philippines…
FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. (center) joins UPOU and UP Cebu students as they conclude the 13-week virtual exchange program with the presentation of their Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) application proposals. Innovative language-learning technologies developed through international collaboration took center stage as students from the University of the…
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) warmly welcomed a group of Immersive Science Communication Open Laboratory (ISCOLab) interns in the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition). As part of their internship program, the interns…
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) formally opened the World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2026 on 4 March 2026 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium in Los Baños, Laguna, bringing together international scholars, institutional leaders, and innovators in immersive education. The symposium’s mission of exploring cutting-edge developments in…
The Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) made a strong impact at the Tri-Conference 2025, held from February 24-28, 2025, at UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. As part of their participation, they set up an interactive exhibit titled “OpenXR: Immersive Learning Without Borders”, showcasing how extended reality (XR) can revolutionize education…
The Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) initiative, in partnership with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management (INREM), conducted a workshop titled “Immersive Applications of H5P” on November 28, 2024, at the UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The…
The Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) program of UP Open University (UPOU) in partnership with the Center for Open and Distance Teaching and Learning (CODTL), and Immersive Spatial Technologies and Realities (ISTaR Labs) conducted a 3-day workshop on First Workshop for the Collaborative Development of UPOU’s Digital Twin for the Metaverse…
On October 22, 2024, the pioneering Metaverse Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGO) Philippines Forum took place at the UP Open University’s Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) in Los Baños, Laguna, as well as virtually via Zoom. This groundbreaking event, initiated by Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP), was a collaborative…
On October 22, 2024, the UP Open University (UPOU) unveiled the highly anticipated UP OUverse during the inaugural Philippine Metaverse Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGOs) Forum, marking a significant milestone in metaverse collaboration among ASEAN universities. The event, held virtually, also represented the first-ever forum in any country dedicated…