REPUBLIC ACT 10650

Open and Distance Learning Act

Rationale

The recent pandemic has required educational institutions to adopt remote teaching and learning to ensure learning continuity. In the new normal, the education sector is expected to build upon its recent experiences in flexible learning to make  academic programs more accessible, interactive, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners.

Conference Theme: Reimagining Education Futures

This year’s conference shall cover the following aspects and components of open and distance e-learning (ODeL):

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Flexible models in education

  • Remote teaching and learning
  • Blended hybrid learning
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Innovating technologies in eLearning

  • Immersive learning and the metaverse
  • Artificial Intelligence in elearning
  • Mobile learning tools
  • eLearning models and tools in health education
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Flexible learning pathways for lifelong learning

  • Accessible education for sustainable development
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion in education
  • Gender consideration in online learning
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Open educational resources

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Ensuring quality in online and distance learning

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Reskilling and upskilling the workforce in a shifting work environment

  • Microcredentials
  • Telecommuting
  • Education for agile work environment
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Wellness and mental health in virtual learning environments

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Foresight and strategic governance in education