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SPUP Herald
The Official Publication of St. Paul University Philippines
Maiden Issue
ChildProTECT
Response to Poverty Alleviation and Community Transformation
Vol. I, No. 1
AY 2020-2021
Message
Contents
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Vol. I, No. 1
President’s
5 NEWS
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Prex discusses educ’l
innovations in new normal
SPUP secures copyright for SDGs
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SPUP holds first-ever Virtual Commencement
Exercises, Moving-Up Ceremonies
SITE offers new IT
specializations
Message
and Laudato Si’ primer
Prex dialogues with world-renowned Sr. Merceditas shares on SPUP’s community
7 20 extension services with Region 2 HEIs
cybersecurity leadership expert
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HERO Brainshare Series features SPUP’s educ’l CDC expands community ll of us are affected by the Covid-19 programs, interventions, innovations, creative
8 24 service amidst Covid-19 evangelization, digital transformation,
innovations in new normal pandemic causing unprecedented
disruptions in education, healthcare, research collaboration, webinars conducted,
economy, and travels. Likewise, it is impacting and the learning continuity roadmap
25 FEATURES the way we live, study, work, think, and interact.
During this global crisis, we consider the health
and wellbeing of people as most important. In fact,
that we have crafted during the Covid-19
pandemic and beyond. Various aspects of
SPUP’s survival and adaptive strategies are
Health Protocol for Employees and the medical doctors, nurses, and other healthcare captured in the write-ups, reflections, and
25 Other Stakeholders professionals and clinicians who are frontliners in pictures. Today’s educational landscape is
the fight against the coronavirus are now lauded as quite bumpy and fraught with uncertainties.
Christian Formation: A Pastoral-Care Program the new heroes in the coronial era. In the education Yet, we persevere with unceasing prayers and
26 for Families during Covid-19 Pandemic sector, online learning has catapulted into the courage to survive and thrive even in adverse
forefront due to the restriction of face-to-face situations.
28 Green Technology classes. Learning modalities have changed and In coping with the disruptions,
education is transforming into the new normal. calamities, and crises during these
Hopefully, we can move forward with open minds, challenging times, we can fall… we bounce…
29 Morphing into Digital positive perspectives, and steadfast faith that with we rise.
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God’s grace we can make it. The SPUP Herald brings the loving
31 Packing Information in Codes St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) message of hope that this pandemic will be
is trying to keep afloat and to navigate through an opportunity to change for the better and
Technology Integration in these difficult times with a roadmap of positive improve our programs and services towards
32 the New Normal convergence of Quality, Technology, and deeper relevance, profound quality, and
Sustainability. Accordingly, we are challenged to bottom-line sustainability. We dwell on these
SPUP is delivering HEI of CHED’s Developing better prepare, re-imagine, re-think, re-design, glad tidings as we resound, “Hark! the herald
10 Global Filipino Teachers Program transform, and future-proof our educational angels sing, glory to the newborn king… joyful
ecosystem because the learning modalities have all ye nations rise…”
11 FrontLearners train faculty on new LMS changed and will never be the same. We are called We thank God for the gift of life, good
to practice resiliency, strategic agility, and to health, and for His generous blessings. Let us
advance and set our eyes towards attaining high cherish the gift of each other, as we journey
SPUP joins consortium of educ’l
12 institutions, adopts Labster
quality and effective learning outcomes. Moreover, in faith and in solidarity with the poor, the
we focus on our students’ holistic human sick, and the needy. Kudos to the editors and
BEU releases Primer on development and God-centered value system, the writers who made possible this first issue of
15 Flexible Learning Scheme job readiness of graduates enhanced by technology the SPUP Herald.
innovations and strong industry linkages, and A blessed Christmas and a grace-filled
ensure the sustainability of the relevant and New Year to all!
SPUP Herald forward-looking educational developments and
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learning models that SPUP has initiated or adopted.
is published by St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) At this point of time, we deem it
opportune to launch the maiden issue of the SPUP
Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC
Mabini Street, Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
University President
Philippines 3500 ▪ Tel. (078) 396 1987 to 1994, loc. 201 Herald. This issue of our new magazine features the
www.spup.edu.ph
SPUP Herald
4 Editorial News 5
Time to Ponder About the Cover Prex discusses educ’l
God is a God of surprises! The Bible abounds
with this message. The “new normal” (new paradigm
shift) we are in now, has offered us a lot of surprises,
SPUP Herald, an apt name for this official publication
of St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP), captures the
university’s primary mission of proclaiming the Good
innovations in new normal
though at this stage, it is still unfolding. News, as heralded by the Angels when Jesus was born in
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay
Covid-19, an unprecedented health crisis, of great Bethlehem.
magnitude, of enormous proportion, has struck the
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whole world, with the people quite unprepared, The Logo indicates SPUP’s affinity with all the St. Paul PUP’s educational innovations
unaware of the great devastation caused by this Institutions in the Philippines. were featured in a webinar
invasive virus. The coronavirus came as a surprise organized by the Commission
to the whole world, sowing so much chaos, so much The university’s Our Lady of Chartres Chapel, a replica on Higher Education (CHED)
fear, so much anguish to the inhabitants of this of Our Lady of Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France, is Region II on 29 May 2020. The said
beautiful planet Earth, created by God, which Pope symbolic to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of virtual convergence bannered the
Chartres (SPC), whose foundation is rooted in Chartres, theme ‘Flexible Learning in Higher
Francis calls “Our Common Home,” in his Encyclical
France, in 1696. Education: Embracing the New
Laudato Si’.
Normal.’
The third and latest Encyclical of the same Pope
The Cover Photo depicts the university’s flagship
As the speaker, Sr. Merceditas
is Fratelli Tutti (Brothers All), on Fraternity and Social
Ang, SPC highlighted the
Friendship. In this new Encyclical, the Pope declared, advocacy, the ChildProTECT Project, funded by
innovations instituted by SPUP
“God created all human beings in equal rights, duties, ChildFund, in partnership with SPUP, in response to
in response to the new normal.
and dignity, and has called them to live together as poverty alleviation and community transformation for
She began her discussion by
brothers and sisters.” the indigenous people (IP) in Apayao, particularly, in the
presenting the practices of SPUP in
“Nothing happens by coincidence, or by chance.” two municipalities of Flora and Luna.
the implementation of its flexible
Could it be that this pandemic is God’s hidden way learning management system
of visiting His people, the dwellers of “Our Common The Green Background of the Cover signifies SPUP’s (LMS) comprising synchronous
Home”? God, being our Father, loves us and takes hope for a new beginning – a renewed and empowered and asynchronous learning, online
good care of us, but if we do not behave as His life for all families and communities affected by the and offline activities, and learning Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC (University President) serves as a resource speaker
children, sometimes He allows crisis to happen, to Covid-19 pandemic, through the implementation of packets. Accordingly, these are all discussing SPUP’s educational innovations amid the Covid-19 pandemic in a CHED
remind us we are off track, veering away from the the university’s community extension programs, in the contained in the published SPUP webinar on 29 May 2020.
right path He has set for us. service of God and humanity. Learning Continuity Plan (LCP).
Crisis usually brings the best in people. This is Sr. Merceditas also covered towards flexible learning, namely: for teachers through seminars and
well demonstrated during the pandemic, with strong SPUP’s journey in the realization the SPUP Moodle (eDIS) as an trainings.
collaboration among nations, among communities, of its e-learning system through alternative learning platform for Sr. Merceditas added that SPUP
among families; government and civic leaders, the various undertakings of the instructional delivery beyond is also currently utilizing online
various organizations, business sectors, companies, university such as the distance classroom for the graduate school; registration at all levels, online
private organizations, individuals pouring in so much education program, automated the Genyo e-Learning platform placement examination for college,
of their resources to help the victims of the virus; transactions, digitized library of the basic education unit (BEU); and online viewing of grades.
scientists, medical doctors, nurses lending hands to and online access, e-books and the LMS for the college level; The webinar culminated
robotics, transnational education the SPUP Student Information with an open forum and sharing
help the sick, the dying. Some are even contracting
(TNE), offering of coding education, and Accounting System (SIAS) of insights. Participated in by
the disease, and eventually, they succumb to death.
use of augmented and 3D designed to automate transactions academicians in the region, the
We could allude that the Covid-19 pandemic did
simulations, artificial intelligence, in the student services, registrar, event was conducted through
not happen by coincidence, or by chance, but rather,
and the LMS. cashiering, accounting and zoom conference and streamed
it is a wake-up call for all of us, to fall on our knees, live on the Facebook page of CHED
She also explained that teachers, parents and student
and beg God for mercy and compassion. Surely, God, SPUP employs innovative and access; and the virtual capacity- Region II.
our loving Father, would come to our aid, if we but adaptive educational strategies building program of the university
call upon His name.
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SPUP secures copyright for SDGs, Laudato Si’ Prex dialogues with world-renowned
primer; obtains same for disaster preparedness/
emergency response manual cybersecurity leadership expert
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay
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Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay
r. Merceditas Ang, SPC “Technology and
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t. Paul University Philippines engaged in a dialogue cybersecurity leadership
(SPUP) acquired from the with Dr. Mansur Hasib, are intertwined, for without
Intellectual Property Office (IPO) award-winning global leadership, technology
of the Philippines last 5 August 2020 the education leader, author, has no absolute value,” Dr.
copyright for its Primer on Engaging and speaker, in his online Hasib said.
in the Sustainable Development Goals program ‘Conversations In closing their
Through Laudato Si’ and another for its with #DrCybersecurity’ last discussion, the two
Manual on Disaster Preparedness and 2 September 2020. educational leaders agreed
Emergency Response. Highlighted in on the idea that it is the
The Certificates of Copyright their discussions on leader who decides the
Registration were issued to the Cybersecurity Leadership appropriate technologies
university through the authors, Sr. were ethical leadership, for the mission of the
Merceditas Ang, SPC and Dr. Allan Dr. Mansur Hasib talks with Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC on issues people engagement, and organization.
Peejay Lappay. and innovations related to Cybersecurity Leadership in a
perpetual innovation.
virtual session on 2 September 2020.
The Primer on Engaging in the
Sustainable Development Goals
Through Laudato Si’ presents the
endeavors of SPUP along the The Primer on Engaging in the Sustainable Development Goals Through Laudato SPUP participates in webinar of Indonesian
Embassy, Manila
Sustainable Development Goals Si’ (left) presents SPUP’s efforts in responding to the challenges of the SDGs and to
(SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) in the call of Laudato Si’ while the Manual on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
Response (right) outlines the university’s management of disaster and emergency
the lens of the Laudato Si’ of Pope
situations.
Francis. It outlines the efforts of SPUP, Dr. Jeremy Godofredo C. Morales individual persons on the
On the other hand, the Manual Specifically, the manual sets the use of social media.
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as a Catholic and an international
university, in responding to the on Disaster Preparedness and procedures to foster the protection of t. Paul University Dr. Hernadez also
challenges of the SDGs and to the call Emergency Response outlines human life, health, and well-being; to Philippines (SPUP) was posited the acronym
of Laudato Si’. SPUP’s management of disaster and minimize damage to the environment a major participant RESPECT which stands
Moreover, with the impact of the emergency situations. It enables and the university facilities, resources, in the Webinar on Mental for Reduce time online,
CoViD-19 pandemic to the world, the processes, actions, and the exchange and operations; and to provide Health Problems and Encourage self, Spend
primer also shows the educational and of critical information into an efficient analyses and other information Social Media Exposure more time with family
service programs of SPUP to respond response that alerts and informs the crucial to controlling the situation and during Covid-19 Outbreak, and friends, Practice
to the pressing health crisis. university stakeholders. preventing future injury and loss. organized by the Education mindfulness, Enliven a
The primer and and Culture Attaché of the culture of awareness and
the manual present the Embassy of the Republic support, Change focus,
commitment of SPUP’s of Indonesia, Manila, on 4 and, Take time to listen to
leadership along the November 2020. others as springboard in The webinar was
As a participating moderated by Dr.
thrust of the university discussing the topic. Other
Jeremy Godofredo
towards deepening quality institution, Dr. Anna Marie speakers were from the Morales (center
and sustainability. They A. Hernandez, Program Manila Ventral University, above), Director
are also dedicated to the Coordinator for Psychology Panakkukang Institute of of International
fifth anniversary of the and Biology, under the Health Sciences, Makassar, Relations of SPUP.
promulgation of Laudato School of Arts, Sciences Indonesia, and Tanawali
Si’ by Pope Francis and the and Teacher Education, Persada Institute of Health
adoption of the UN SDGs. delivered a lecture focused Science, South Sulawesi,
on the responsibility of Indonesia.
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HERO Brainshare Series
features SPUP’s educ’l
innovations in new normal
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay or technology; it is more of a culture and
community.” He guided members of the SPUP
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t. Paul University Philippines’ Digital Transformation Team through a series
(SPUP) educational innovations of relevant, reflective, and practical learnings
relevant to the new normal on digital transformation.
were featured through a series of In the webinar series, Mr. Prodigalidad
webinars by HERO Brainshare. The facilitated SPUP’s navigation through
virtual convergence was undertaken a currently disrupted educational and
through a collaborative learning space economic landscape powered by the fourth
where current issues on leadership, industrial revolution (FIRe) technologies.
innovation, research, and education This instigated the institutionalization of the
amidst the Covid-19 crisis were shared university’s moonshot and breakthrough:
and discussed. The webinar series SPUP eDucation 5.0.
was spearheaded by Dr. Bryce Fabro, The said innovation advances creativity
founder of HERO Summit Series. and problem-solving ability, value-
The first sessions on 23 May innovation, resourcefulness, flexibility,
2020 focused on ‘Revolutionizing the resiliency, enthusiasm, faith, and mission.
Future of Education’ and highlighted It envisions every Paulinian graduate as
SPUP’s engagements and innovations a change-maker for a better tomorrow,
on sustainable, quality-based, and responsible and job-ready, value creator and
technology-driven learning during the innovator for a sustainable quality of life for
Covid-19 pandemic. the people and planet in peace and progress,
In her presentation, Sr. Merceditas and an advocate of service-oriented lifelong
Ang, SPC, emphasized the necessity to learning. The learning series culminated in a
rethink and redesign learning models virtual graduation ceremony on 4 July 2020.
to adapt in the transforming world The collaboration between SPUP and
today. She presented the Sustainable HERO Brainshare highlighted the capability
Quality-based and Technology- of SPUP to create and design its future as
driven Education (SQTE) framework a leading university – strong in quality
as SPUP’s educational model in the stakeholders. education, technology-driven in research and
New Normal and beyond. In SPUP, the In all Saturdays of June 2020, Richard innovation with concrete outputs that have
SQTE paradigm is the convergence Prodigalidad, Director for Technology and Innovation, market value and relevant solutions to the
and integration of quality pedagogy, OneSchoolPH, featured SPUP as a model school for needs of people, industry, and multi-sectoral
technology as a learning modality, and digital transformation. According to him, “Digital communities.
sustainability through networking with transformation in schools is not just about innovation
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SPUP is delivering HEI of CHED’s
Developing Global Filipino Teachers Program
Dr. Jeremy Godofredo C. Morales
SASTE faculty participate in a FrontLearners training-workshop on 9-11 July 2020 at the SPUP Computer Laboratory.
FrontLearners train
mechanisms are very crucial. The LMS
has the capability to monitor or track
faculty on new LMS
students’ completion of activities and
their scores. This allows teachers to
catch early on the students’ individual
Dr. Pilar B. Acorda progress, so they can coach them
appropriately – either to provide
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he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) virtually competent and reflective practitioners in an intercultural and ommitted to continue delivering on navigating the e-LMS, issuing an intervention, to provide enrichment/
launched the Developing Global Filipino Teachers diverse environment. quality education in the new assignment, creating a forum, uploading more challenging activities, or to
Program on 23 October 2020 through a Signing Ceremony It is noteworthy that SPUP has been delivering the normal and beyond, St. Paul different types of files, creating accelerate them to the next tasks.
of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between CHED Certificate Program for Non-Specialist Teachers which University Philippines (SPUP) has assessments, and analytics. FrontLearners, Inc. believes that
and the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with transitioned into Global Teacher Education Certificate partnered with FrontLearners as its Also, a series of students’ virtual quality education can be made accessible
St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) as a delivering higher Program, to qualify Filipino teachers to take the Licensure learning management system (LMS) orientation for both college and senior to all through e-learning. It is the
education institution (HEI), together with the Philippine Examination for Teachers. SPUP will likewise deliver its GTEC service provider for AY 2020-2021. high school (SHS) was conducted on 1-3 company’s mission to deploy ready-
Normal University (PNU) Manila, and Cebu Normal University program in fulfillment of this CHED program. With the onset To strengthen the faculty’s September 2020. FrontLearners’ CEO Ms. to-use, curriculum-aligned e-learning
(CNU). of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Developing Global Filipino competency on content and pedagogy De Velez and her training manager Ms. content. FrontLearners is SPUP’s LMS
The said program, to be delivered by the three Centers Teachers program has become an even more important with the new LMS, a training-workshop Khrisma Soliven facilitated the sessions. and content provider for the nine
of Excellence (COEs) in Teacher Education, seeks to pilot an component in ensuring transition of overseas Filipino teachers through blended delivery was The orientation focused on teaching general-education (GE) courses and SHS
education and training to equip, capacitate, and enhance to a new normal. spearheaded by the couple and CEOs the students to log in, self-enroll, access subjects. Their content is aligned with
competencies of Filipino teachers abroad, through Certificate The said event was participated in by the Secretary of Mr. Leo and Elaine De Velez last 9-11 and resources and activities, monitoring the Commission on Higher Education
in Teaching, Master’s Degree, or Certificate of Teaching English Foreign Affairs, Honorable Teodoro Locsin, Jr., CHED Chairman 27-29 July 2020 at the SPUP Lorenzo Ruiz processes employed by teachers, and (CHED)-recommended syllabi for the
to Speakers of other Languages, to qualify them for better J. Prospero de Vera III, Charge de Affaires of the Philippine (LR) Building’s computer laboratory. analytics. nine GE courses as well as with the
teaching career positions, as well as in fulfilling the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh, Honorable Myca Magnolia Fischer, Moreover, a Teachers’ Refresher In today’s virtual-learning Department of Education’s (DepEd)
Government’s thrust in bringing services closer to Filipinos all and CHED OIC Executive Director Atty. Lily Freida Milla, while Training was conducted via zoom last 4 environment, proper feedbacking curriculum guides.
over the globe, at the same time, continuously elevate the level the Presidents and Representatives of SPUP, PNU and CNU September 2020.
of Filipino teachers as truly Global Filipino Teachers who are attended as witnesses to the ceremony. Said training consisted of modules
Optimum Access to Remote Learning Faculty handling
LMS coordinator conducts System and Management.
The participants comprised all
laboratory classes
engage in laboratory
iTransform, Labster training teachers handling laboratory subjects
from the School of Arts, Sciences and
simulations through
Labster, a virtual
laboratory platform
Mrs. Josephine P. Bariuan Teacher Education (SASTE), School
integrated into
of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
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r. Roldan C. Bangalan, Learning and is one of the university’s LMSs. iTransform.
(SNAHS), and shared faculty from the
Management System (LMS) This is where Labster, the virtual science laboratories.
Coordinator, conducted a hands- laboratory platform, is integrated During the training, Dr. Bangalan concepts and theories without stepping a hands-on experience in using
on training on the use of iTransform to and is used in teaching science with introduced virtual lab simulations, into a physical science laboratory. They iTransform to download simulations
faculty members teaching laboratory laboratory classes. iTransform means which are learning experiences that also allow students to work through from Labster, import simulations to
Dr. Roldan C. Bangalan facilitates the training subjects in the different departments, Immersing in SPUP’s Technology- mock up authentic laboratory activities. engaging stories, interact with lab iTransform, enroll students in the
on iTransform and Labster among faculty with on 21 October 2020 at the LR Computer Based Education through Relevant, equipment, perform experiments, and course, create and organize activities,
Through the virtual laboratories,
laboratory classes on 21 October 2020 at the Laboratory. Adaptive, and Noble Strategies students conduct laboratory learn with theory and quiz questions. as well as assess, grade, and monitor
LR Computer Laboratory. iTransform is powered by Moodle towards Holistic Formation and experiments online and explore Moreover, the participants had students’ performance.
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SPUP joins consortium of educ’l SBAHM faculty pass international tourism,
hospitality certifications
institutions, adopts Labster Dr. Charito M. Guillermo Calagui. The certification
recognized her competence
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Mrs. Wilma F. Udanga fter hurdling a in business management,
series of online industry functions, and
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t. Paul University Philippines examinations strategy development
(SPUP) has joined the consortium on 6-7 November 2020, pertinent to tourism
of educational institutions three faculty members of enterprise.
that are members of the Philippine the School of Business, The global assessment
Association of Colleges and Accountancy and is given to qualified faculty
Universities (PACU). Hospitality Management and industry practitioners
The consortium aims to find ways (SBAHM) successfully in the hospitality and
by which the member institutions can passed the Certification tourism sectors to assess
deliver quality laboratory experience Examination for Tourism their competencies required
to their students in the absence of and Hospitality by the by the industry after the
actual hands-on learning. This has Global Professional DR. GLEN C. MS. ELAINE M. MS. MARIE KRIZYA completion of an online
brought the consortium to partner Advancement (GPA) and the CAGURANGAN, CHP AVILA, CHP M. CALAGUI, CTP learning program delivered
with Labster, a Denmark-based Institute of Tourism and by the GPA and ITHP in the
company specializing in the creation Hospitality Professional were recognized as Certified and management relevant to UK.
of augmented virtual laboratory (ITHP) based in London, Hospitality Professionals. hospitality industry. The results of the
simulations used by renowned United Kingdom. The certification Awarded as Certified certification examinations
universities like California State Dr. Glen C. Cagurangan acknowledged their Tourism Professional were released on 10
University, Stanford University, and and Mrs. Elaine M. Avila technical skills, leadership, was Mrs. Marie Krizya M. November 2020.
the University of New England. Labster simulates laboratory activities, such as in this sample lesson on light
Through Labster, the students of
member-institutions can access world-
class virtual laboratory simulations
microscopy.
They also expose students to real-life equipment, including those not
SITE trains faculty on MS Teams
that are highly interactive and support case stories and allow them to explore usually performed in a face-to-face Mrs. Sheena G. Gumarang the delivery of learning creating a team/class through the Meet Now
open-ended investigations. With the sciences at the molecular level by environment. modules at the basic and channel, adding and online teleconferencing
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gamification elements such as 3D interacting with virtual laboratory These simulations may be ommitted to education, undergraduate, removing students in/ feature.
animations, storytelling, and scoring equipment and apparatuses. integrated in a learning management SPUP’s mission of and graduate levels. from a team, creating and Moreover, the faculty
system, the simulations are designed With Labster, the students can system (LMS) or accessed directly providing quality Mrs. Sheena G. uploading assignments also learned how to
to lead the students to learn science access multiple laboratory courses from Labster. In SPUP, Labster is education despite the Gumarang, SITE faculty with MS Word, creating use other applications
in an engaging and efficient way while and perform an array of simulated integrated into iTransform, one of the pandemic, the School of and Microsoft Education assessments with MS integrated into MS Teams,
stimulating their natural curiosity. experiments with cutting-edge university’s LMSs. Information Technology Ambassador of SPUP, Forms, using Polly App for such as Flip Grid, Sway,
and Engineering (SITE) served as the resource instant polling data, and One Note, Share Point,
conducted a training- person of the said training- managing online classes PowerPoint, among others.
workshop on Microsoft workshop. Mrs. Gumarang
(MS) Teams on 17 July 2020 showed how MS Teams
for graduate school faculty integrates Office 365 and is
and 10-22 August 2020 for designed to connect faculty
college and basic education and students remotely
faculty. to enhance collaboration
The faculty- – in synchronous and
development activity aimed asynchronous modes.
to orient teachers with the During the hands-
features of Microsoft (MS) on sessions, each faculty
was given their Office 365 Mrs. Sheena G.
Teams, a flexible learning
account, and through MS Gumarang, SITE
management system
Teams they performed faculty, gives a quick
(LMS) newly adopted by overview of MS
An interactive lesson on microbiology the following activities: Faculty pay attention and perform
Through Labster’s simulations, students could perform the university to enhance
and parasitology through Labster. Teams. different activities on MS Teams.
laboratory experiments.
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CRINT sets new paths, Kalesa, tricy drivers Cyber Summit 2020 highlights tech innovations
directions for new normal receive goods from Ms. Jezarene C. Valiente, Information Security Analyst).
BEU faculty, alumni Ms. Wardita Marie R.
Agustin & Ms. Precious
Concurrent sessions for
the engineering program
Angel M. Talamayan provided platforms for the
Dr. John Kit S. Masigan discussion of STAAD Software
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“Titigil ang hanapbuhay pero PUP’s School of by Engr. Jove Revocal, DPA
hindi dapat tumigil mabuhay,” said Information Technology (Engineer II, DPWH Region
BEU teacher Mr. Robert Fugaban as and Engineering’s (SITE) 2) and EPA.NET by Engr.
he, together with a team of Paulinian showcased the convergence Evangeline R. Mellano
teachers and alumni, distributed relief of technological innovations (General Manager, Calapan
goods to members of the Balzain towards sustainable Waterworks Corporation
Tricycle Operators and Drivers development through its Tabuk Waters). On the other
Association (TODA), Don Domingo Cyber Summit 2020 held on hand, the IT group focused on
TODA, Diversion Road TODA, and 4-6 March 2020, before the Machine Learning Application
Kalesa drivers around the city. lockdown. by Dr. Jake Maggay (Professor,
The team was able to gather over Student-delegates from all over Region 2 converge at one of CSU-Lasam) and Hybrid
The annual regional
Php200,000 worth of donations to the plenary sessions of the Cyber Summit 2020 held at the Programming by Mr. Robert
CRINT Team holds Operational Planning and Goal-Setting on 16 September 2020 via zoom. conference of IT and SPUP Global Center on 4-6 March 2020.
come up with food packs containing engineering students, Soriano (Programmer III,
Dr. Jesus B. Pizarro Jesus B. Pizarro, held its 1st Virtual rice, noodles, canned sardines, and professionals, practitioners, DOST-MIRDC).
Brainstorming Meeting via zoom hygiene kits. educators, and enthusiasts by Mr. Charles Angelo D. Region 2), Green Building Competitions in
These drivers who depend on Duran (Field Application Technology by Engr. Manny programming, infomercial,
I n a move to reposition the for the CRINT Team to do its own bannered this year’s theme
localized operational planning and daily wage have been affected by the “Connect and Innovate Executive, Hytec Power Corp.), Anthony Martin Taguba (CEO, infographics, and the first
University to a higher level of
goal-setting activity. The CRINT team enhanced community quarantine to Empower the Future Technopreneurship and Intense Engineering Review ever Mobile Legends (ML)
research engagement and technology
members initially did an objective (ECQ) which left them none to scarce Generation on the Trends and Sustainable Development by Center), and Cyber Security tournament were held. The
integration that is responsive to the
evaluation of the University’s research amount of income in a day. Technologies for Sustainable Mr. Charles Irvin P. Tagarino by Mr. Francis Al Victoriano recognition of winners and
challenging needs and demands of the
and innovations accomplishments, and Alexis Bosi, an alumna of batch Development.” (Senior Trade Industry (Chief Technology Officer, expression of gratitude capped
learners and teachers brought about
later, collaboratively set new goals, 2006, mentioned that while the least The preliminary activities Development Specialist, DTI Application Developer, and the three-day conference.
by the Covid-19 global pandemic, St.
discussed new plans and creative thing she could do was to stay at of the convention included
Paul University Philippines (SPUP) has
created a new office to address these projects, and identified more engaging home, she “might as well participate the Eucharistic Celebration, BEU releases Primer on Flexible Learning Scheme
concerns. activities that will be implemented in charitable causes that can mobilize acknowledgement of
concerned citizens to act even in the locations, and technological that will enable them to manage
For academic year 2020-2021, the during the current academic year and participants, and the Mrs. Glenda P. Caronan limits and advantages; 2) the complexities of 21st-century
Center for Research, Innovations and beyond, to spark and heighten greater safety of their homes.” presentation of the objectives to develop among learners life; 3) to provide meaningful
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New Technologies (CRINT) was created interest, enthusiasm, passion and Such donation drive for Covid-19 of the program. The opening o provide students, resiliency and adaptability skills and quality learning
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so the University can leverage on its commitment to quality and excellence ceremonies were highlighted
and other stakeholders to share and other stakeholders with a
research and technology resources, along the University’s three-fold by the welcome remarks of practical guide on preparing for
and come up with more innovative functions of instruction, research and take action, in the spirit of bayanihan Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC, the the school year 2020-2021, SPUP’s
and cost-effective strategies and community extension services to all its amidst the pandemic lockdown. inspirational message of Basic Education Unit (BEU)
approaches, to meet the much stakeholders. Engr. Joven Jacinto (CHED released its Primer on Flexible
Some of the plans slated for Representative), and the Learning Scheme (PFLS) on 29
challenged students’ learning and August 2020.
teachers’ pedagogical requirements the current year include gradual keynote speech of Mr. Mars The PFLS details a
appropriate for the new normal. automation of the University’s Cacacho (Founder and CEO, comprehensive framework for
The newly created center is the research activities, along ethics and HacktheNorth). the BEU’s learning modalities
peer review process, conduct of Plenary sessions included in the new normal towards a
convergence of the University’s
training workshops on the use of new flexible, appropriate, balanced,
team of experts on Research and the following: Sustainable
and collaborative learning
Creative Works, Publication, Artificial and emerging tools and technologies Environmental Management experience. It also re-envisions
Intelligence and New Technologies, for teaching and learning, digitization and ICT in Achieving SDGs Paulinian basic education as the
Research Ethics and Stem Cell Training of journal publications, accreditation by Dir. Dionisio C. Ledres academic community seeks to
of the University’s Research Ethics (Regional Director, National break barriers amidst the digital
Program. The Center, too, is a hub for
divide.
innovators and inventors from the Board, significantly increasing the staff Economic Development
The flexible learning
University’s Basic Education to its and faculty’s journal publication and Authority [NEDA]), Artificial scheme (FLS) has the following
Graduate School Units. citation productivity and impact, and a Intelligence and Robotics objectives: 1) to ensure delivery
In September of this year, the lot more. Basic Education Unit (BEU) teachers by Mr. Art Polo Gabriel of quality basic education to all The Basic Education Unit’s (BEU) Primer on Flexible Learning
CRINT, headed by its director, Dr. distribute relief goods to kalesa and (Chief Technology Officer, types of learners by catering to Scheme (PFLS) guides parents, students, teachers, and other
tricycle drivers of Tuguegarao City. their diverse needs, contexts, stakeholders on learning in the new normal.
Megatech FX), Automation situations, geographical
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SPUP holds first-ever Virtual Commencement
Exercises, Moving-Up Ceremonies
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay
“the gift to be for others and to Moreover, the virtual
become agents of good news.” ceremonies included the
He also urged the community presentation and confirmation
to be “in touch with the of graduates and completers,
fundamental calling that God the tributes by outstanding
has given us, our vocation graduates and completers,
rooted in the desire to follow the pledge of loyalty, and the
Jesus, through the discipleship induction of the graduates to
that we all share.” He reminded the SPUP Alumni Association
everyone that the call to by Ms. Esperanza Laguitao
service is a call to celebrate in (Chapter President, SPUP-
SPUP launches Virtual Thanksgiving Mass 2020 thanksgiving to God the gift of
Paulinian education and the
gift to be of service to others.
BEU Alumni) and Mr. Miguel
Lim (President, SPUP Alumni
Association).
Mr. Moises G. Calucag & Mrs. Jessievic T. Pico In her graduation message, Furthermore, the
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Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC said: virtual celebrations amidst
omplying strictly with the minimum class to take time to remember those do. It invites us to look at our home as a “During the pandemic, we the Covid-19 pandemic,
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requirements and protocols set by the who walked along with them in the living Church – a domestic Church. This s the entire world braces 16 July 2020 and for Grade 10 are called to be proactive and viewed at the respective
government, SPUP administrators journey towards the achievement of their opportunity invites us to profess our faith for the imperatives (Junior High School) on 7 August resilient to see a silver lining, homes of the graduates and
gathered to celebrate the Eucharist through educational goals: those who shared with together with our family, neighbors, and of health and safety 2020. and be hopeful in bouncing their families, also served
the first-ever Virtual Thanksgiving Mass at them their mature grasp of wisdom and friends.” He as well encouraged everyone protocols pertinent to the The 103rd Commencement back to create a better future. as an acknowledgement
the Our Lady of Chartres (OLC) Chapel on truth in their own great or simple way. to face this challenge and opportunity by Covid-19 pandemic, SPUP has Exercises for grade 6 were Your Paulinian education has to the parents, teachers,
20 June 2020. Further, he emphasized that the looking at and rediscovering one’s family, adopted innovative ways to shown on 30 July 2020 while the imbued you with spirituality administrators, and all
Participated in by the candidates candidates’ graduation is a celebration of where God is praised and honored; to respond and remain relevant 3rd Graduation Exercises for and values to embrace the who, in one way or another,
for graduation and their parents or their commitment to serve others, and of follow protocols as expression of love, care, on the delivery of its academic senior high school sets A and New Normal with hope and contributed to the educational
guardians, and covered via drones by the their role as agents of good news in line and concern; and to make one’s family programs. As the academic B were on 17 August 2020 and courage… Your Paulinian success of the Paulinian
Star Broadcasting Network (SBN), the said with the Paulinian vocation rooted in the a Church, a home for everyone which year 2019-2020 concluded 18 August 2020, respectively. education has prepared you learners, graduates, and
virtual mass was held in gratitude of God’s desire to follow Jesus. The Archbishop transmits virtues not virus, where everyone during the imposition of The 78th Commencement holistically to cope with the completers.
gifts to SPUP for the school year 2019- also challenged the would-be graduates to shares the hopes, problems, and sufferings community quarantine (CQ), Exercises for college, medicine, challenging times.”
2020 and to implore His protection from look back at the lessons their alma matter of others and where one learns God’s love. the university honored its and graduate school were
the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) taught them, lessons they acquired to The liturgy highlighted the graduates and completers by broadcasted on 28 August 2020.
pandemic. help change life for the better. “How can commissioning of the graduating class holding the historical Virtual Incorporated earlier in
His Excellency Most Reverend Ricardo you now serve the world? How can you be by Sister Merceditas Ang, SPC (University Commencement Exercises and the virtual graduation and
L. Baccay, DD (Archbishop of Tuguegarao agents to a world that awaits you in time of President), followed by the Blessing and Moving-Up Ceremonies. moving-up ceremonies was the
City) presided the celebration, assisted by the pandemic?” he asked. Mission Sending of Archbishop Baccay. The virtual celebrations, Thanksgiving Mass presided by
Rev. Father Dennis Jake Ordillos (Chaplain He also reminded them that the In closing his homily, the Archbishop which bannered the theme the Most Reverend Ricardo L.
of the SPC Local Community of Sisters). pandemic has posed challenges which are echoed the Gospel of Matthew 5:16: “Let ‘Embracing the Challenges Baccay, DD (Archbishop of the
The celebration was themed “Embracing also great opportunities. “How can you go your light shine! Be signs of God’s presence and Opportunities in the New Archdiocese of Tuguegarao).
Challenges and New Opportunities in the out into the world as graduates? It is not a in a world that has tremendously changed, Normal,’ were streamed through In his homily, Msgr. Baccay
New Normal.” challenge but an opportunity. It is opening full of uncertainties, restrictions. Let your the social communication challenged the SPUP
Through the Eucharist, the to us a horizon, a new way of looking light shine now in the new world, in the channels of SPUP. The Moving- community, especially the
academic community brought to God at each other – parents relating to their new environment. Be bearers of hope in Up Ceremonies for Pre-school graduating class, to embrace
its thanksgiving as the university children, teachers and their students… a today’s difficult world: to the desperate, (Kindergarten) were held on their commitment to service –
celebrates its accomplishments. In his new life,” the Archbishop added. to those who feel alone. Be Paulinian for
homily, Archbishop Baccay reminded the He continued with his admonition: others! Be Paulinian at home!”
community especially the graduating “Staying at home is the safest thing to
SPUP administrators convene for the first-ever Virtual Thanksgiving Mass for the graduating class of 2020 at the Our Lady of
Chartres Chapel on 20 June 2020.
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SPUP partners with Indonesian institution SITE offers new IT specializations
in online health forum, international seminar Dr. Marifel Grace C. Kummer
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay
St. Paul University Philippines In its effort to offer relevant and Internet of Things (IoT) is used to
(SPUP) collaborated with Polteknik responsive academic programs, the describe the network of physical objects –
Kesehatan Kemenkes Palangka Raya, School of Information Technology and ‘things’ – that are embedded with sensors,
Indonesia in conducting an online Engineering (SITE) has opened new IT software, and other technologies for the
Health Forum and International specializations for academic year 2020- purpose of connecting and exchanging
Seminar (HFIS), on 9 November 2021. data with other devices and systems over
2020, to address the issues on Starting in the said school year, the internet.
communication barriers in virtual students can choose from these fresh
learning. fields of expertise which include Artificial
Dr. Dhini M. Kes (Director, Poltekes Intelligence (AI), Coding and Robotics, Data
Kemenkes Palangka Raya) welcomed Analytics, Smart Technologies, Internet of
the speakers and the more than 900 Things, and Blockchain Technology. Data Analytics is the science of
participants comprising students analyzing raw data in order to make
and professionals from Canada, conclusions about the given information.
Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Philippines, Many of the techniques and processes of
Malaysia, Germany, and Indonesia. data analytics have been automated into
The roll of speakers and their mechanical processes and algorithms Blockchain Technology is a
respective topics included: Prof. Adrew On the other hand, Dr. Sri speakers. that work over raw data for human structure that stores transactional
J. Macnab (Editor in Chief, Global Suryawati (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Highlighting the theme “The consumption. records, also known as the ‘block,’ of the
Health Management, Canada) on “Why Indonesia) talked on “Discussing New Normal: Creating a Pleasant public in several databases, known as the
and How to Write up Your Research Sensitive Issues in Virtual Virtual Communication,” the virtual ‘chain,’ in a network connected through
as a Scientific Paper,” Dr. Yeyentimalla Forum”while Sr. Merceditas Ang, academic convergence was sponsored peer-to-peer nodes.
(Poltekes Kemenkes Palangka Raya, SPC (President, St. Paul University by Kementerian Kesehatan Republik The aforementioned career paths have
Indonesia) on “Emotion Awareness Philippines) discussed “Positive Indonesia, Gerakan Masyarakat been conceived in view of IT innovations
for Fun Digital Communication,” Convergence of Quality, Technology Hidup Sehat (GERMAS), Global Health AI refers to the simulation of steadily increasing as evident in cutting-
and Ms. Eva Tallutondok (National and Sustainability of Learning in the Management Journal (GHMJ) and human intelligence in machines that are edge online products, services, and
Taipei University of Nursing and New Normal.” An interaction between Indonesian Scholars Alliance. It was programmed to think like humans and platforms. They have also emanated from
Health Science, Taiwan) on “Learning the speakers and the participants was streamed live on Poltekes Kemenkes mimic their actions and be applied to any the university’s awareness of industries,
Effective Communication from Taiwan ensued in the open forum. Closing Palangka Raya Facebook page and machine that exhibits traits associated including those empowered by AI and
Government to Combat Covid -19.” statements were also given by the YouTube channel. with a human mind such as learning and machine-learning algorithms, quickly
problem-solving. transitioning citizens from an analog to a
WCCI PH holds first virtual general assembly
Smart Technologies are innovations digital economy.
that adjust naturally and alter conduct In these new specializations, SITE
to the fit condition, detect things aims to make students stretch themselves
Said event marked the first WCCI Philippines Chapter) on with innovation sensors, thus giving beyond traditional academic pathways,
time that the program was held the “Updates on WCCI 50th information to investigate and deduce grow intellectually and creatively, expand
virtually. Over 200 officers and Anniversary Celebration,” the from and making determinations from their problem-solving capabilities, and
members (professionals and discussion of Dr. Teresita Pedrejas rule. become prepared to affect a complex world.
students) participated in the on “WCCI Philippines Chapter Also, the courses along each of these
virtual convergence via zoom Student-Teachers Network,” and fields allow students space for honing their
and was streamed live on the the talk of Dr. Stella Galang on critical- and creative-thinking skills as they
organization’s official Facebook “Community Extension during prototype innovative solutions and receive
page. Pandemic.” first-hand experience through seminar-
The online assembly The program, hosted style and project-based learning.
highlighted the keynote address of by Ms. Vanessa Vandevoort, Coding is essentially written Hence, these curricular innovations
Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (President, also consisted of the WCCI instruction that a robot or computer help students forge a unique path that will
St. Paul University Philippines) on Philipppines Chapter President’s program can read and then execute. change the way they investigate and create
Dr. Allan Peejay M. Lappay “Education in the New Normal: Report by Sr. Merceditas Ang, Robotics allows students to see throughout their lives. They also illustrate
Ways Forward,” lecture of Dr. SPC and acknowledgement their thinking in a real way as they go SPUP’s rigorous academic approach
The World Council for Curriculum and Instruction Brenda Fortun (Washington, USA) of participants, apart from through trial and error until the task is that goes beyond developing scholarly
(WCCI) Philippines Chapter held its annual general on “Thriving at Home with Mental the discussions on the accomplished and the robot’s motions are knowledge to help students uncover and
assembly on 24 October 2020, bannering the theme: Soundness,” presentation of Mrs. aforementioned topics and performed as originally intended. actualize their passion and vision.
‘Education in the New Normal: Ways Forward.’ Emerita Garon (Past President, presentations by the speakers.
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Sister Merceditas Ang, SPC, SPUP President (lower-right) presents the university’s community extension services in a webinar organized by Sr. Merceditas also discussed SPUP’s efforts
CHED among HEIs of Region 2 on 18 September 2020. in promoting health and well-being as a response
to the Covid-19 pandemic. The CDC, working with
Sr. Merceditas shares on
ChilFund Philippines, initiated the SPUP Community
Action Responding to Emergency Situation (SPUP
CARES) Program as the university’s Covid-19 response
SPUP’s community extension
intervention. SPUP has also initiated and instituted
programs, projects, activities, and advocacies relevant
to the implementation of the United Nation’s (UN)
services with Region 2 HEIs
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Moreover, Sr. Merceditas explained that the
university’s community extension services forged
partnerships with communities to address their need of
service and the students’ need of learning through active
engagement. Through these, the academic units of SPUP
Mrs. Noemi T. Cabaddu The SPUPCDCFI, in partnership with ChildFund Philippines, Initiated are able to serve the community and integrate students’
the “SPUP Community Action Responding to Emergency Situation learning into their particular academic discipline.
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he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) (SPUP CARES ) program” as the University ‘s Covid-19 Response In 2019, the Department of Social Welfare and
Region 2 organized a webinar via zoom on 18 Intervention. Development (DSWD) recognized the contribution
September 2020, in collaboration with St. Paul of SPUP in uplifting the quality of life of people in
University Philippines (SPUP) and Isabela State the community, particularly in helping the poor and
Along research-based extension program, Sr. Merceditas
University (ISU). It bannered the theme ‘Strengthening marginalized sectors. The agency conferred on the
introduced the Community Development Center’s (CDC)
the Research and Extension Capabilities of the university’s CDC the award ‘Best Non-Government
Child Protection Towards Enabling Childhood Development
Higher Education Institutions in Region 2’ and was Organization (NGO)’ in Luzon.
and Community Transformation (ChildProTECT) Program,
participated in by administrators, research and Sr. Merceditas capped her presentation with the
which is an offshoot of a research project.
extension coordinators, and faculty members of the acronym P.R.A.Y., which signifies the university’s
“The ChildProTECT, which is implemented in the
different HEIs in the region. continuing efforts to serve communities through its
province of Apayao particularly in the municipalities of
In the said webinar, Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (SPUP Luna and Flora, is geared towards child protection, enabling extension programs. P stands for People-oriented, Project-
President) discussed the university’s community extension childhood development, and community transformation of based process and system; R for Relevant, Responsive
services. She presented the various community engagements the IP communities. The said extension project is undertaken research and innovation; A for Active, Adaptive
of SPUP with the indigenous people’s (IP) communities in driven by quality, plan, strategy, and team spirit. Accordingly, both as a function and a mission of the University. SPUP assessment and evaluation; and Y for Yearlong and
the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the rural the extension programs of SPUP are based on data and hopes that through this project, the University is able to developmental.
communities in the province of Cagayan. She highlighted that are closely tied up with research which is integral to the contribute to the government’s thrust of alleviating poverty
SPUP’s community extension programs are project-based and processes and systems of the institution. and improving the lives of the IPs,” Sister Merceditas said.
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SOM, SNAHS gear up for
new normal, adopt Lecturio
Dr. Anunciacion T. Talosig
science-based and data- the concepts learned. The
driven teaching tools. Q-bank contains 20,000
It shares rich, world- recall questions and 4,000 PNP personnel assist
class digital education clinical-care questions in the validation of
resources including accompanied with in-depth documents presented by
comprehensive monitoring text explanations and video a food-pack recipient.
and assessment tools to lectures. Lecturio applies
continuously track students’ adaptive learning to ensure
performance. Lecturio has mastery of key concepts
SPUP engages IP communities
a comprehensive video before progressing to the
library, textbook articles, next concepts or lessons.
clinical cases, and questions SNAHS faculty
in response to Covid-19
bank (Q-bank). onboarding session on
Faculty and students Lecturio and a series of
can access more than Lecturio-demonstration
6,500 lecture videos and sessions for SNAHS students Mrs. Noemi T. Cabaddu & Ms. Cariza Natalie C. Ramos
interactive 3-D models and parents were conducted
prepared by a team of from August to September St. Paul University Philippines police station (MPS), Bureau of Fire
world-class educators 2020, in time for the opening (SPUP) engaged the indigenous people Protection (BFP), barangay officials, and
from world-renowned of the new academic year. (IP) communities in Apayao through community volunteers, SPUP was able
institutions like Harvard Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC various endeavors promotive of health to deliver food packs to 1,084 families in
Sister Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President) and instructors University, Johns Hopkins (University President) was and well-being, in response to the the IP communities of the municipalities
from SOM and SNAHS engage in a faculty-onboarding session on University, Brown present in the sessions. Mr. Covid-19 pandemic. of Luna and Flora, in the province
Lecturio facilitated by Mr. Thiemo Weiser last September 2020. University, University Thiemo Weiser (Director for The SPUP Community Development of Apayao during the community
College London, University Institutional Partnerships, Center (CDC), working with ChildFund quarantine (CQ) in February 2020.
of Ottawa, and many more. Europe & Asia) facilitated all
S t. Paul University Lecturio is a world- Philippines, initiated the SPUP Moreover, through the program,
About 60 clinical- of the sessions. Community Action Responding to home-based family activity kits (HFAK),
Philippines (SPUP) class all-in-one teaching case simulations based With SPUP Lecturio iOS
moves ahead and rises to engine that supports the Emergency Situation (SPUP CARES) which contained activity guides,
on real-life situations and and Android apps available, Program” as the university’s Covid-19 infographic materials, municipal Ms. Sharmaine Battulayan, SPUPCDCFI
the challenge of ensuring continuity of high-quality 1,300 textbook articles the students can now access Staff (center), together with a community
quality and excellence in medical and allied health response intervention. emergency hotlines, and vegetable seeds
provide resources that Lecturio learning materials volunteer (right), hands over a family-
Medicine and Allied Health sciences education using With the assistance of the local were distributed. The IP communities
guide the application of anytime, anywhere. food pack to an IP.
Sciences Education amid government units (LGUs), municipal were also given demonstration on the
the ‘new normal.’ Teaching proper ways of handwashing, as well
within the context of the as instruction on the risks of Covid-19
new normal becomes including activities to keep themselves
more challenging as safe, healthy, and productive while
teachers shift roles from staying in their respective homes.
being onsite lecturers Despite the restrictions and
to learning coaches and limitations due to CQ, the collaborative
manage blended learning efforts of SPUP and the LGUs of the
experiences effectively. said municipalities contributed to the
This academic year success of the program. The barangay
2020-2021, SPUP has officials were mobilized during the
engaged in an institutional packing of food items and activity kits,
partnership with Lecturio which were distributed house to house
to ensure quality teaching in far-flung areas.
and learning at the School The local health personnel, the
of Medicine (SOM) and the BFP, and the Philippine National Police
School of Nursing and Allied SOM/SNAHS faculty watch a sample video demonstration of a procedure during the faculty- (PNP) ensured the compliance of the
Health Sciences (SNAHS). onboarding session on Lecturio, in September 2020. Recipients line up for the distribution of family-food packs in Luna, Apayao.
activities with health protocols.
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