Making learning personal, reimagining learning design and empowering educators with data. These are just a few of the transformations happening in the education and EdTech landscape. Google for Education’s global report draws from 24 different countries, working with 94 educational experts.

Speaker – Bernadette Nacario, Country Director, Google Philippines

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Former Undersecretary of the Department of Education Philippines addresses the audience at EDUtech Philippines 2023. Mr Ablan shared more about the concerns surrounding the technology gap between public and private but also the steps they are undertaking to make sure no child gets left behind.

Speaker – Kristian R. Ablan, Former Undersecretary for Administration, Department of Education

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Educators need to be supported when moving into new modes of lesson delivery. Now that schools are returning to a stable state, how can leaders continue to motivate staff to pursue professional development and leverage technology to enhance upskilling?

Moderator – Via Puyat, Product Marketing Manager, Brand & Reputation, Google Philippines
Panellists – Estela L. Carino, Regional Director – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Department of Education; Dr Lyna Basri, Secondary School IV, Basilan National High School; Prof Edizon Fermin, Teacher Education and Curriculum Innovation Specialist, Vice President for Academic Affairs, The National Teachers College; Jasthyne Cates Salazar, Assistant School Principal II, Don Alejandro Roces Sr., Science-Technology High School, SDO-Quezon City

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Educators share their innovative takes on engaging activities to encourage active learning. From allowing students to take on personalised projects to blended learning opportunities, here are some interesting ideas you might want to try out.

Moderator – Dr Hilda N. Garcia, Principal III, Dr Clemente N. Dayrit Sr. Memorial High School
Panellists – Abygail Magbag, Subject Head, JHS English Department, PAREF Woodrose School; Dr Dary E. Dacanay, Director for Academics, St. Patrick School of Quezon City; Shella Mae Pareja, Senior Educational Technology Specialist, Educational Technology Unit, Department of Education; Ramil Sanchez, Director III, Philippine Science High School – Caraga Region Campus

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Learn more about the pedagogical changes, new forms of assessments, and competency-building public and private schools in the Philippines have adopted to ensure effective and engaging hybrid learning environments.

Moderator – Mark Sy, Chief Academic Officer, APEC Schools
Panellists – Maria Louella M. Tampinco, Director of Basic Education, Miriam College, Quezon City; Dr Jeremy Cruz, Secondary School Principal, Legazpi City National High School – Department of Education; Dr Gina Juanitez Tolledo, Principal IV, Deparo Elementary School, SDO Caloocan City; Dr Alyanna Tobias, Instructional Design Head, STI Education Services Group

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What role do leaders and policymakers assume when it comes to digitalising institutions? This panel of school leaders and local government officials discuss the programs they have been working on to introduce and drive hybrid education.

Moderator – Leah Marie Tumlos-Castillo, Junior High School Vice Principal, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Panellists – Dr Ferdinand B. Pitagan, ICTS Director IV, Department of Education; Dr Jay-Arr Tayao, Education Program Supervisor. I, Schools Governance and Operations Division, Department of Edcation-Schools Division, Office of Bulacan; Dr Wilma C. Manio, Principal IV, SDO-Quezon City

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How can educators understand students as digital natives and their take on what the ideal learning environment is? This panel of students share their experience dealing with online lessons, how they like technology to be used in their classroom, and the increasing importance of wellbeing and mental health in schools today.

Moderator – Margarita C. Ballesteros, Director of International Cooperation Office, Department of Education
Panellists – Daniela Ricci A. Quiambao, Grade 12 Student, APEC Schools; Alaina Kyra A. Ferrer, Grade 12 Student, Miriam College, Quezon City; Xynder Craig Ranwiltz C. Manio, Grade 12 Student, San Francisco High School; Roi Christian Padua, STEM Class Grade 11, San Juan City Academic Senior High School

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Former Department of Education Undersecretary for Administration Kristian Ablan discusses the future of Philippine education with Google Philippines’ Public Sector Head – Google Cloud, Bobby Khan. Find out how the Philippine education system is evolving to meet the needs of learners and the steps to prepare them to achieve success in the 21^st century.

Speakers – Kristian Ablan, Former Undersecretary for Administration, Department of Education Philippines; Bobby Khan, Public Sector Head – Google Cloud, Google Philippines

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This panel of school leaders share their perspectives on technology investments and why they may be taking a more cautious and prudent approach to ensure real value is extracted from this shift towards tech-enabled curriculums. Much emphasis is placed on profiling teachers and students on their digital skill level, choosing tools that compliment current classroom practices and continuous review of investments.

Moderator – Nino Proded Ponce, President, Ponce Gold School of Learning
Panellists – Joel Bautista, Chief, Knowledge Innovation Division, DOST – Philippine Science High School System; May Revecho, Remote Learning Head, PAREF Southcrest School; Andrew Fulo, Head of Department and Ib Computer Science And Itgs, Brent International School Manila; Lady Bernadette Didi Dolandolan, School Director, Canadian American School

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Looking to achieve greater collaboration and engagement? Discover how technology drives the blended learning model. Our speakers share how they are flipping their curriculum and classroom practices to blended and the importance of such a model in these uncertain times.

Moderator – Jazzy Buela, Academic Program Chairperson, Treston International College
Panellists – Ionell Jay Terogo, Director, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Cebu City; Alyanna Tobias, Instructional Design Head, STI Education Services Group, Inc.; Jason De Villa, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Asia and the Pacific; Redilyn C. Agub, Chief e-TESDA Unit, NITESD, TESDA; Eklavya Bhave, Senior Director, Coursera

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Whilst it’s good to look ahead, Nikko Almazar recommends we take a step back and look at what we currently have. Discover key evaluation criteria you should be looking at to access your current situation before embarking on a digitalisation journey in your institution. Understand what avenues of transformation you can develop further and how partnerships help you along the way.

Speaker – Nikko Almazar, Key Account Manager, Lenovo Philippines

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Are you considering building a permanent virtual learning environment? Hear how some schools are evaluating their current EdTech toolkit options and scaling virtual learning possibilities to make them accessible to students, parents, and teachers.

Moderator – Jayson Bergania, Director, Global City Innovation College
Panellists – Randy Joseph Fernandez, Special Science Teacher/MIS Head, Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus; Camilo Gelido, ICT Supervisor, Saint Jude Catholic School; Abram Abanil, Director IV, Information and Communications Technology Service

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In a class of 20 or more it can be tough to teach and gauge student engagement at the same time. Hear how the use of student-centred language and setting learning targets can help both student and teacher estimate if learning objectives are met and if remote teaching has translated effectively.

Moderator – Emelita C. Baylon, Junior and Senior High School Faculty and EdTech Coach, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Panellists – De La Salle Santiago Zobel School: Marion Rojas, K2-12 Instructor; David Austria K2-12 Instructor

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It’s a new phase of learning and new teacher skills are needed. School leaders share how their CPD strategies have been adapted. Teacher associations are also ensuring standard training is made accessible.

Moderator – Steve Christopher Wong, School Head, Philippine Chen Kuang High School
Panellists – Sheila Dingcong, Dean, Thames International; Herman Lagon, Principal, Ateneo de Iloilo; Agenor Neil (Gino) Luayon, Head of High School, Everest Academy Manila; Anna Marie San Diego, Chief of Professional Development Division, National Educators’ Academy Of The Philippines

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These two universities share how their digital transformation journey includes taking stock of their role to their immediate community. Discover how they are understanding their environment, developing synergies with local business and partners to help both students contribute to the common challenges and gain a better understanding of their community.

Speakers – Jasmiene Domingo, Director – Center for Instructional Technology Services, Baliuag University; Jojo Castillo, Executive Director, Technical Services, Asia Pacific College

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Rethink, relearn and replan. Our panellists share how the pandemic has changed perspectives on what wellbeing is about. They share with us their definitions and practices currently being employed. These include senior management buy-in and participation, touching base with each individual through wellness check-ins and redefining achievements and success ideals in both students and parents.

Moderator – Delia Datuin, School Principal III, Casa-Tondo Elementary School
Panellists – Juan Lorenzo Flojo, Assistant Principal for Formation, Ateneo de Manila University – Junior High School; Sam Gipson, Head of Secondary, Nord Anglia International School Manila; Lope B. Santos, Executive Assistant IV OIC – Director IV, Bureau of Learner Support Services, Department of Education; Simon Mann, Principal, BVIS Hanoi

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It is tough to cater lesson delivery to each individual student. However, as digital learning grows the possibility to practice adaptive learning is becoming easier. Discover how LMS data and analytics can be channelled to produce personalised learning spaces that help amplify and enhance students’ performance.

Speaker – Jenielyn Padernal, Global Director of Education and Technology, Cypher Learning

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How can you develop a comprehensive technology roadmap to reap the full benefits and potential? Our panel of different stakeholders share how partnerships help to power greater enablement and built up an infrastructure system that bridges gaps.

Moderator – Nikko Almazar, Key Account Manager, Lenovo Philippines
Panellists – Samuel S. Chua Ph.D, Dean, LPU Manila Claro M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies Graduate School; Paolo Balinas, Enterprise Channel Manager for Education, Microsoft Philippines Inc; Ramaprasad Srinivasan, Director-Education & Public Sector, APJ, Intel

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Assessments that have real-world application and not just to test knowledge in the moment, that’s how Joane Serrano and the rest of the panel are envisioning future assessments. Hear how they are balancing summative and formative models and choosing appropriate digital tools.

Moderator – Joane Serrano, Director – Office of Public Affairs, University of the Philippines Open University
Panellists – Devy Galang, Director – Center for Technology-Enabled Education, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Manila; Aisa Hipolito, Vice President – Academics, STI; Galvin Ngo, Director, Ateneo de Manila SALT Institute

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Does your school have a data protection officer? Or cybersecurity leader? With increasing regulations applicable to educational institutions, the increased use of third-party applications and platforms heightened cybersecurity efforts and long-term plans should be top of mind.

Speakers – Alexandra Marie Calub, Data Protection Officer and Teacher, PAREF Woodsrose School, Inc.; Jessan De Castro, Teacher, Kalalake National High School

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