PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telecommunications company, called for innovative solutions that would address threats to the well-being of students and teachers as they pursued e-learning in the next normal.

During the recent eBossing online course hosted by PLDT Enterprise, dedicated to members of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) and their 3,000 university and college directors, faculty members and administrators, Dick Perez, Assistant Vice President and Corporate Relations of PLDT Enterprise. The CEO of the Academy and the FMCG, said the toll of the increased workload for teachers and other associated effects of the pandemic should not be underestimated.

A study by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) found that more than 28 million students, educators and parents are grappling with the impact of the pandemic of COVID-19, which is also affecting their health and well-being.

Perez pointed out that a good way to reduce stress in online learning is to create a pedagogy based on fun, interaction and collaboration.

“Including collaborative activities in an online course leads to positive performance results. Collaborative group interaction facilitates active learning, knowledge sharing and fosters social interaction and a supportive online learning community, ”said Perez.

“In addition, the value of teaching through play is compelling. The games draw students into the learning process, promote a healthy sense of competition, and encourage them to refrain from chess as a springboard to greater success.

However, when using a game-based learning approach, Perez advised educators “to avoid games that offer arbitrary rewards, but rather those that trick students into making difficult choices that lead to interesting and significant results ”.

Meanwhile, John Combalicer, Deputy Vice President of PLDT Enterprise and Head of Education, FMCG, SMBiz Enterprise Strategic Solution Group, added that higher education institutions should prioritize accessibility of consulting services. academic and medical online to students.

“We need to address educational wellness for the next normal. PLDT is your partner in helping your educational institution in your role of creating more online learning experiences that will help educators, students and parents deal with this pandemic, ”noted Combalicer.

During the program, CHED Commissioner Dr Aldrin Darilag, CRHA, RHT, RN listed the institution’s different programs and goals for the sector and spoke about the institutionalization of e-learning and e-learning. other relevant policies aimed at “renovating the education system into the new normal.” and empower both educators and learners.

Darilag spoke about PHL CHED Connect, a platform launched by CHED that contains over 1.6K of educational content and has already engaged over 60K unique users.

PLDT Enterprise has been a partner of PACU in providing connectivity plans and e-learning services to its member schools. The group has also worked with global technology companies to create more meaningful connections and immersive online learning experiences for students and educators.

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