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Massive Open Online Courses are free online courses for anyone. It is designed for large numbers of learners. It is purely online with an emphasis on asynchronous learning. Some courses are also offered with a component of synchronous modality.

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These virtual rooms supplement community and extension programs and service-learning in the classroom. Virtual rooms of our conferences, conventions, workshops, seminars, fora and related professional gatherings are also found here.

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These are courses designed for a specific certificate, short and crash courses including board review for specific and identified learners.

Featured courses

MICRO1: Introduction to Micro-credentials

MICRO2: Implementing Micro-Credentials and Silliman Open Online Courses in Education

MICRO3: The Basics of Micro-learning

FIGHT1: Misinformation, Disinformation, Mal-information and Social Media

FIGHT2. Architects of Networked Disinformation

PCS1: Office & Workplace Productivity

UOT1: The Synergy of Technology with the Basic Learning Theories

SUSTAIN1: Techno-pedagogical Integration in the Post-Pandemic Learning

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14 November 2025, 9:37 AM

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

February 4–6, 2026

Hybrid Conference: In-person at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines

Online via Zoom

Theme: “Bringing Global Perspectives”

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨:

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Digital Technologies in Research and Publication

Digital Technologies in Community Extension and Service-Learning

Digital Preservation of Local Knowledge

Transformations in School Leadership and Management

Ethical Considerations in Education

Submit Abstract here: http://tinyurl.com/SillimanICETI2025

Organized by: Silliman University – Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, Dumaguete City, Philippines

Be part of this global dialogue on shaping the future of education through technology and innovation!

Invitation to Seminar on Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research Writing – Oct. 15, 2025

9 September 2025, 10:52 AM

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from Silliman University!

We are pleased to invite you to a special seminar on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research Writing, organized by the Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, Silliman University.

📅 Date: October 15, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 NN | 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, 5th Floor, Portal East Building, Silliman University
🎓 Lecturer: Dr. Dave E. Marcial – Director, Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, and Silliman University’s Most Productive Faculty Awardee (2015–2020)

This in-person seminar will equip participants with the skills to effectively and responsibly integrate AI into academic and research work, with highlights on:
✔ Problem Conceptualization
✔ Literature Writing
✔ Formulating Survey Questionnaires

💰 Early Bird Rate: ₱3,500 (if paid on or before October 1, 2025)
💰 Regular Rate: ₱4,500

For inquiries and registration, you may reach us at (035) 420-1901 loc. 418 or email us at global@su.edu.ph. You may also scan the QR code in the attached poster for quick access.

We look forward to your participation in this timely and relevant seminar.

Invitation to Seminar on Generative AI in Office Management – Sept. 26, 2025

9 September 2025, 10:41 AM

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from Silliman University!

We are delighted to invite you to a timely and relevant seminar on Generative AI in Office Management, organized by the Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, Silliman University.

📅 Date: September 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 NN | 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, 5th Floor, Portal East Building, Silliman University
🎓 Lecturer: Dr. Dave E. Marcial – Director, Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, and Silliman University’s Most Productive Faculty Awardee (2015–2020)

This in-person seminar will explore practical applications of Generative AI in enhancing office management processes—streamlining workflows, improving communication, and supporting decision-making.

💰 Early Bird Rate: ₱3,000 (if paid on or before September 12, 2025)
💰 Regular Rate: ₱4,000

For registration and inquiries, please contact us at (035) 420-1901 loc. 418 or email us at global@su.edu.ph. You may also scan the QR code on the attached poster to register quickly.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful seminar.

𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙎𝙊𝙊𝘾 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: "𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤-𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜"

30 August 2025, 4:41 AM

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Gain essential skills and knowledge through our 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙎𝙊𝙊𝘾 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: "𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤-𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜". Explore three comprehensive micro-courses designed to equip you with innovative strategies and practical insights for the future of education.

𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑹𝑶1: 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐-𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔

𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 9 hours (Self-paced, fully online)

𝘌𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘒𝘦𝘺: micro1

𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑹𝑶2: 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐-𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 6 hours (Self-paced, fully online)

𝘌𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘒𝘦𝘺: micro2

𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑹𝑶3: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐-𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈

𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 6 hours (Self-paced, fully online)

𝘌𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘒𝘦𝘺: micro3

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