Explore a flexible learning environment where you can choose how you learn best – engage in face-to-face discussions, participate online, or take control of your education by progressing at your own pace. Mapúa College, a premier institution in the Philippines for engineering and technology, is revolutionizing education through its innovative Triple Expertise framework, which embodies HyFlex learning and teaching methodologies.
This groundbreaking partnership with Cisco marks the debut of the country’s pioneering digital classrooms, revolutionizing education through innovative AI-powered and collaborative tools. Because of Cisco’s Nation Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, this is all happening.
“As we forge ahead in the realm of education, Mapúa’s innovative approaches to learning are shattering barriers, unlocking a vast array of personalized and accessible study options that empower students to reach new heights.” We’re thrilled to embark on the next stage of our collaboration with Cisco, empowering students to achieve greater academic success through increased flexibility and personalized learning experiences in our state-of-the-art virtual classrooms. “It’s a monumental stride towards realizing our vision for fostering sustainable socio-economic growth through innovative applications of technology, digital disruption, and continuous learning opportunities,” declared Dr. Dodjie S. Dr. Maestrocampo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mapúa University.
As the landscape of training continues to evolve, hybrid learning models are unlocking new pathways to increased accessibility and fostering sustained interactions with students. Knowledge is a powerful facilitator in building bridges that transcend borders and enable seamless learning without constraints.
To facilitate seamless communication and collaboration, we’ve developed a suite of innovative tools that leverage artificial intelligence to deliver exceptional, secure, and equitable virtual meeting experiences with Cisco Webex Assembly. Webex Boards: A modern, high-performance iteration of the classic blackboard, empowering collaboration and innovation in the digital era. Additionally, Meraki’s Good Cameras provide seamless access to real-time information, bolstering overall security and enhancing physical spaces.
By leveraging cutting-edge knowledge, educators can effectively integrate an array of innovative instructional methods that were previously unimaginable, including online seminars, immersive exercises, and virtual field expeditions. As a result, educators have developed an innovative student-centred approach, enabling them to craft lessons that cater specifically to each individual student’s unique needs and interests.
What defines these virtual classrooms uniquely? Let’s break it down:
Interactive boards enabling college students and academics to collaborate via video conferencing, digital whiteboarding, and real-time annotation on shared content, while facilitating seamless communication across a vast linguistic spectrum of over 100 languages through instant translation capabilities.
Background noise elimination technology enhances audio clarity, allowing instructors’ voices and students’ contributions to stand out, while advanced video processing mechanics zooms in on distant participants to ensure their faces are visible with greater detail, thereby fostering a more engaging and interactive hybrid learning environment.
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These cameras capture live or pre-recorded classroom footage from multiple angles, giving remote students a truly immersive experience as if they were physically present in the room.
Webex guarantees enterprise-grade security through built-in encryption and compliance features, thereby securing all interactions.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Philippines, training and development are key drivers of national growth and prosperity. In the midst of rapid adaptations and uncertainty, a pioneering collaboration between Cisco and Mapúa College emerged under the auspices of UGNAYAN 2030, Cisco’s Nation Digital Acceleration (CDA) initiative in the Philippines. This partnership signifies more than just technological advancements; it’s a groundbreaking endeavour that paves the way for the country’s leading digital institution.
Mapúa College has enhanced its educational infrastructure by establishing five state-of-the-art digital schoolrooms across its Intramuros and Makati campuses, with ambitions to expand its reach to Laguna and Davao in the near future. These state-of-the-art classrooms will serve as versatile spaces for lectures, extracurricular activities, and intercampus planning sessions. As Mapúa embarks on its path towards transformation, a comprehensive campus overhaul becomes a tangible reality. The following section? Establishing global access to training opportunities and fostering a unified, internationally recognized training expertise among university students.
Cisco’s Corporate Development Associates (CDA) program fosters a strategic, long-term partnership with prominent nationwide entities comprising top-tier management, businesses, and academic institutions. Through rapid nationwide digitization, the country’s GDP is expected to surge, yielding a substantial increase in job opportunities, while simultaneously catalyzing innovative developments and comprehensive training initiatives across both private and public sectors. Within the Philippines, this initiative is known as UGNAYAN 2030, aiming to build enhanced digital resilience through a collaborative framework involving government agencies, private businesses, strategic partners, and academic institutions. For Cisco, the imperative is clear: to craft a beacon of digital resilience that illuminates every organization, no matter what catastrophe may befall it.
The UGNAYAN 2030 initiative prioritizes its efforts across three interconnected core areas:
- Fostering seamless connectivity: Building a robust digital infrastructure for rapid and reliable information exchange.
- Fostering a culture of collaboration: Building a comprehensive and inclusive environment that empowers diverse perspectives.
- Cybersecurity: Protecting networks and safeguarding sensitive data with robust defense strategies.
Together, Mapúa and Cisco won’t just revamp training; they’ll forge a path forward for the Philippines.
As Cisco embarks on its next chapter, its mission evolves beyond pioneering transformative learning experiences. Aspiring to shape the Philippines’ evolution into a sagacious, secure, and interconnected society—a shining exemplar of advancement and creative thinking.
Cisco’s digital classrooms won’t just serve a purpose; they’ll help the Philippines realize its vision for 2030. The application of cutting-edge technologies significantly enhances the academic prowess and global competitiveness of Mapúa College, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in innovative education alongside the Philippine training sector’s elite.
Collectively, Mapúa and Cisco will revolutionize the entire landscape of the Philippines in their training initiatives, transcending mere rework to shape a brighter future. This isn’t even close to what we know; it’s about the future, and the long-term consequences are already here.
Here’s to overcoming barriers, forging innovative paths, and propelling long-term progress. The future of training is unfolding with clarity, and it’s happening right before our eyes. Thanks to the innovative (CDA) program. Will you join me in this journey of discovery? Let’s explore the art of collaborative storytelling together.
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