In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the DOST has opened its scholarship program for students wanting to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Sen. Lito Lapid has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry to determine the feasibility of mandating telcos to provide free Internet access to online learning websites during times of disaster and emergency when physical classes cannot be conducted.
Under the proposed measure, the newly created office will institutionalize online and distance learning in all colleges and universities by developing the necessary policy guidelines and quality standards for its extensive implementation.
The Covid-19 outbreak has caused not only economic downturn around the globe, but also educational disruptions, as most governments were forced to close schools to stop the spread of the virus.
PSHS executive director Lilia Habacon said a new curriculum is now being prepared that would offer two options or modes -- flexible learning and online learning.
Project SPARTA offers free online education to equip interested individuals with essential data science and analytics knowledge and skills to efficiently manage, analyze, and interpret data.
The UPOU Executive Course on Remote Teaching and Learning targets university administrators who have the task of planning and putting in place an enabling environment so their schools or universities can transition from face-to-face (F2F) to Remote Teaching and Learning.