{"id":837,"date":"2021-07-19T00:32:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T00:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/?p=837"},"modified":"2024-05-17T13:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T05:01:04","slug":"online-bridge-program-closing-ceremonies-a-celebration-of-completers-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/?p=837","title":{"rendered":"Online Bridge Program Closing Ceremonies: A Celebration of Completers\u2019 Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e7e4e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>\ud83d\udd0a Listen to this<\/span><\/button>\n<script>\n    listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n        if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n            responsiveVoice.cancel();\n        }else{\n            responsiveVoice.speak(\"The Ugnayan ng Pahinung\u00f3d UP Open University (UPOU) live-streamed its Online Bridge Program Closing Ceremonies on 17 July 2021 at 2 PM via Facebook. It was a virtual gathering that recognized the completers of the second offering of the Bridge Mathematics and English courses. Attendees included the students themselves, their respective families, and the Course Coordinators.  The Masters of Ceremonies were Mr. Jabez Flores and Ms. Zoe Yra Aluag, both from the Faculty of Education.In her opening remarks, Ms. Rhonna Marie R. Vene\u00f1a, Director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, asserted that the closing ceremonies celebrate two accomplishments. First, for her, the Bridge Program has once again contributed to the fulfillment of UPOU\u2019s mission of providing broader access to quality education to learners across the regions and nations through distance learning. Second, she noted that the very persistence and desire to learn that the Bridge completers have shown despite the pandemic are worthy of celebration. Director Vere\u00f1a commended the volunteer teachers for their selfless service, specifically their generosity to share their expertise and time. She said that she hopes students bring what they\u2019ve learned to their studies.UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pe\u00f1a Bandalaria, in her message, described the closing ceremonies as giving special attention to celebrating the milestones of learners in as much as being a celebration of opening opportunities through open, online education. She emphasized the significance of digital literacy as learners and teachers alike thrive in what has been dubbed as the VUCA world \u2014 volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Moreover, she reminded every attendee that grit is needed in order to be successful as independent learners. She said that although most of those who belong to the generation alpha are tech-savvy, the spirit of volunteerism must continually be ignited for it allows the disadvantaged members of our society to have a space in the lifelong learning ecosystem.The Bridge Program Documentation video was played right after the Chancellor\u2019s message, noting that 562 and 393 students participated in the Mathematics and English courses, respectively.During the Presentation of Completers, three topnotchers shared their experiences. Kirstie Nicole Paglinawan recalled \u201chaving fun in answering the modules.\u201d At the same time, Dianne Angeline Inofre underscored the value of re-taking assessments and learning from mistakes. As for Mariella Louise Limpin, who was recognized as a Topnotcher for both Bridge Mathematics and English courses, understanding contexts and assuring mutual respect when communicating were two of the many lessons she learned in the entirety of the Online Bridge Program.Some of the Course Coordinators were able to share their congratulatory messages to the completers. For one volunteer teacher, Peter Lutes, there are many barriers to studying this pandemic, but open education can help break down barriers.Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education, concluded the virtual gathering with his closing remarks. He thanked everyone involved in making the Online Bridge Program possible. He hoped that the completers \u201cwill continue to strive for excellence as online learners\u201d and that their Bridge experience will inspire them to pursue higher education.The Online Bridge Program courses for Math and English are offered for free and open to all interested learners, specifically the senior high school and undergraduate students. The courses, which usually run for four to five weeks, are accessible via UPOU\u2019s Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL).For more information about the Bridge Program and to receive updates about the upcoming offering, visit the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod\u2019s website and Facebook page.\");\n        }\n    };\n<\/script>\n<p>The Ugnayan ng Pahinung\u00f3d UP Open University (UPOU) live-streamed its Online Bridge Program Closing Ceremonies on 17 July 2021 at 2 PM via Facebook. It was a virtual gathering that recognized the completers of the second offering of the Bridge Mathematics and English courses. Attendees included the students themselves, their respective families, and the Course Coordinators.\u00a0 The Masters of Ceremonies were Mr. Jabez Flores and Ms. Zoe Yra Aluag, both from the Faculty of Education.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-1 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-1\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-1 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1.png\" width=\"1372\" height=\"507\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot (301)\" aria-label=\"Screenshot (301)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1-200x74.png 200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1-1200x443.png 1200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-301-1.png 1372w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 0px) 1280px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>In her opening remarks, Ms. Rhonna Marie R. Vene\u00f1a, Director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, asserted that the closing ceremonies celebrate two accomplishments. First, for her, the Bridge Program has once again contributed to the fulfillment of UPOU\u2019s mission of providing broader access to quality education to learners across the regions and nations through distance learning. Second, she noted that the very persistence and desire to learn that the Bridge completers have shown despite the pandemic are worthy of celebration. Director Vere\u00f1a commended the volunteer teachers for their selfless service, specifically their generosity to share their expertise and time. She said that she hopes \u201cstudents bring what they\u2019ve learned to their studies.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-2 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-2\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-1 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_2]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1.png\" width=\"1369\" height=\"761\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot (303)\" aria-label=\"Screenshot (303)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1-200x111.png 200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1-400x222.png 400w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1-600x334.png 600w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1-800x445.png 800w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1-1200x667.png 1200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-303-1.png 1369w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 0px) 1280px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pe\u00f1a Bandalaria, in her message, described the closing ceremonies as giving \u201cspecial attention to celebrating the milestones of learners\u201d in as much as being a \u201ccelebration of opening opportunities through open, online education.\u201d She emphasized the significance of digital literacy as learners and teachers alike thrive in what has been dubbed as the VUCA world \u2014 volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Moreover, she reminded every attendee that \u201cgrit\u201d is needed in order to be successful as independent learners. She said that although most of those who belong to the \u201cgeneration alpha\u201d are tech-savvy, the spirit of volunteerism must continually be ignited for it allows the disadvantaged members of our society \u201cto have a space in the lifelong learning ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-3 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-3\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-1 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_3]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1.png\" width=\"1372\" height=\"773\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot (302)\" aria-label=\"Screenshot (302)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1-800x451.png 800w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1-1200x676.png 1200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-302-1.png 1372w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 0px) 1280px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>The Bridge Program Documentation video was played right after the Chancellor\u2019s message, noting that 562 and 393 students participated in the Mathematics and English courses, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>During the Presentation of Completers, three topnotchers shared their experiences. Kirstie Nicole Paglinawan recalled \u201chaving fun in answering the modules.\u201d At the same time, Dianne Angeline Inofre underscored the value of re-taking assessments and learning from mistakes. As for Mariella Louise Limpin, who was recognized as a Topnotcher for both Bridge Mathematics and English courses, understanding contexts and assuring mutual respect when communicating were two of the many lessons she learned in the entirety of the Online Bridge Program.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the Course Coordinators were able to share their congratulatory messages to the completers. For one volunteer teacher, Peter Lutes, there are many barriers to studying this pandemic, but \u201copen education can help break down barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-4 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-4\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-1 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_4]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1.png\" width=\"1363\" height=\"765\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot (304)\" aria-label=\"Screenshot (304)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1-800x449.png 800w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1-1200x674.png 1200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-304-1.png 1363w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 0px) 1280px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education, concluded the virtual gathering with his closing remarks. He thanked everyone involved in making the Online Bridge Program possible. He hoped that the completers \u201cwill continue to strive for excellence as online learners\u201d and that their Bridge experience will inspire them \u201cto pursue higher education.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Online Bridge Program courses for Math and English are offered for free and open to all interested learners, specifically the senior high school and undergraduate students. The courses, which usually run for four to five weeks, are accessible via UPOU\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/model.upou.edu.ph\/\">Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-gallery-5 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-5\" style=\"margin:-5px;\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-1 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357.png\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_5]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357.png\" width=\"1894\" height=\"943\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot (357)\" aria-label=\"Screenshot (357)\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357-200x100.png 200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357-400x199.png 400w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357-600x299.png 600w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357-800x398.png 800w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357-1200x597.png 1200w, https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-357.png 1894w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 0px) 1280px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>For more information about the Bridge Program and to receive updates about the upcoming offering, visit the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/UgnayanNgPahinungodUPOU\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Wilzen Bermoy<\/p>\n<p>Edited by Joane V. Serrano and Anna Ca\u00f1as-Llamas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:75% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/837"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=837"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":861,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/837\/revisions\/861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pahinungod.upou.edu.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}