The faculty evaluation of the recently concluded webinars' series acquired a very high appreciation from the faculty, but it does not mean that everything is sufficient.  

Many lessons can be drawn for the current context, now that distance learning is a key mode of education delivery, rather than just an add-on to face-to-face learning. In the context of what transpired in the current school year where most higher education institutions have been forced to close, still, the pandemic brought about by the COVID-19 virus has not interrupted students' learning even in Bulacan State University.  Thanks to the virtual learning platforms that existed before the crisis.  Despite these, we cannot deny that many students in rural areas are mostly could not access online virtual classrooms, and those who are not well off to purchase gadgets or laptops.

To obtain a solution, there has recently been an increased in the use of distance teaching systems, technologies, and pedagogies in different universities even without a distance education heritage and has enabled them, including BulSU, to provide flexible learning opportunities.  All of these were done in place of face-to-face instruction.  Still, the fundamental pillar of higher education development is that quality assurance has to remain an integral part of the remote flexible learning process.  Most importantly, it must influences reforms in higher education institutions, especially in BulSU.

In this context, a second wave of webinars that would enlighten everybody to ensure quality assurance is much needed.  Besides, there is no doubt that there are many challenges to implement and ensure quality assurance in a remote, flexible education set up.  To downsize the adverse effects, it would be beneficial to look at the outcome of the first set of webinars and what transpired and become apparent in the university's preparation for the opening of classes.  There is a need for the university to address not only the available resources but also to have a broader vision of what flexibility of learning can provide.

      It is within this context and based on Sec. 2.11 of CHED’s Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Learning stating: “HEIs shall implement or explore grants and/or support capacity building programs for administrators, faculty, and staff on transitioning to flexible learning,” that the following webinars are being proposed with the following general objectives:

Please see the attached file for the Web1 Evaluation and complete copy of the Web 2 Proposal.

 EVALUATION-WEB1 AND TRAINING PROPOSALS FOR BulSU FACULTY in the “NEW NORMAL LEARNING SET-UP” (PART 2)