Globe Celebrates National Teachers’ Month with Ongoing Support for Digital Education and Empowerment

Every year, National Teachers’ Month (September 5 to October 5) and National Teachers’ Day (October 5) serve as a heartfelt tribute to educators whose dedication shapes the future of our nation. Teachers play an essential role in guiding young minds, fostering growth, and building communities that value knowledge and compassion. This year, the celebration takes on even greater meaning as Globe continues to champion teacher empowerment and digital education under the advocacy theme, “Together 4 Teachers.”

Globe, a steadfast advocate for education, was recognized as a long-term partner of National Teachers’ Month for its consistent and meaningful contributions over the years. The company’s unwavering support highlights its deep commitment to helping teachers adapt to the demands of the digital age, ensuring that both educators and learners can thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Central to Globe’s advocacy is the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP)—a flagship initiative designed to promote digital citizenship among students and educators. Since its launch in 2016, the program has provided free learning modules that focus on media literacy, responsible online behavior, and digital wellness. These materials equip teachers and students with the tools they need to navigate the online environment safely and responsibly.

To date, the Digital Thumbprint Program has reached nearly 2 million students and over 115,000 teachers nationwide. Through workshops, seminars, and digital training sessions, the program empowers teachers to become advocates of responsible digital practices and encourages them to integrate these values into their classrooms.

More than just a program, DTP represents Globe’s larger mission to bridge the digital divide and ensure that educators are not left behind in the fast-evolving landscape of education technology. By giving teachers access to digital literacy tools and resources, Globe helps them build more inclusive, informed, and future-ready learning environments.

As the country celebrates National Teachers’ Month and National Teachers’ Day, Globe’s message remains clear—teachers are at the heart of progress. Their guidance not only shapes young learners but also drives the nation toward a brighter, more connected future. Through continued collaboration and advocacy, Globe stands Together 4 Teachers—honoring their legacy while empowering them for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Globe, TM customers get free data access to TESDA online courses

 Globe and TM subscribers may now sharpen their technical skills or learn more online while staying at home without worrying about data connectivity costs.  

With the partnership between Globe and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), all Globe and TM subscribers are given free data access to the TESDA Online Program (TOP) at https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/.  They can visit the site anytime they want using their Globe or TM - powered mobile device even without load and without incurring any data charges.

TOP is an open educational resource that aims to make technical vocational education and training (TVET) more accessible to Filipino citizens and widen their chances of employment or sources of livelihood. It offers free online courses such as Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate (NC) II, Food Processing NC II, Bread and Pastry NC II, Housekeeping NC II, and other courses from sectors such as automotive, agriculture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, among others. 

 

TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña expressed his gratitude to Globe for helping TESDA reach more Filipinos in need of the agency’s services. “We are glad to have this opportunity of serving more Filipinos in line with our guiding principle, “TESDA Abot Lahat”. Now, our services can reach even our kababayan without having to pay for data costs. Indeed, this is a very special milestone,” he said.

 

On the other hand, Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications said:  “With the uncertainties that we are facing, we need to be prepared to take on new challenges, making it important to continuously learn and explore new ways of doing things.  By making TESDA’s online courses more accessible through free data, our Globe and TM customers will have another opportunity to improve their skills.”

 

Earlier, Globe also provided free data access to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) online learning platform called DepEd Commons, to encourage educators and learners to take advantage of supplementary online instructional materials. It contains online review materials and Open Educational Resources authored by public school teachers who are subject matter experts. Teachers can retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute the content by blending it with a learning management system to deliver a distance learning modality.

 

Globe is a strong advocate of quality education which is one of the 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that the company has committed to supporting. In line with the new normal, Globe is pushing for digital learning by providing connectivity to learners and teachers. 

 

*Free access does not cover the materials, courses, and other resources that may be accessed through links outside the TOP website such as videos uploaded on video-sharing platforms and courses and links by partners and other organizations.

 

To learn more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html

Level up the virtual classroom experience with Epson’s ELPDC21 Document Camera

July 2020 - PHILIPPINES - As a way to make the remote learning experience more engaging and efficient, educators can use Epson’s cutting-edge ELPDC21 - an advanced document camera, for use alongside Epson education projectors, which can easily capture and display on-hand learning materials in crisp HD 1080p resolution images.

This is especially beneficial now, given the new study-from-home set-up encouraged by the Department of Education. With safety measures set in place as a response to the government’s mandate to transition the learning experience from on-ground to online, educators have turned to virtual communication technologies to create virtual classrooms that allow them to best present physical materials in detail to facilitate and engage in activities ideal for learning.

Engage with students online like never before  

The ELPDC21 is an advanced document camera used alongside the Epson education projectors, which can seamlessly capture and display books, 3D objects, and even experiments in full HD 1080p resolution. Teachers can use the ELPDC21 to demonstrate the view from a microscope, a live experiment in science class, or display fine prints from an architectural drawing onto the bigger projected screen.

Zoom in on intricate details and let students get up close and personal with the subject at hand. The ELPDC21 delivers a unique perspective on any subject with up to 12x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, bringing lessons alive without having to physically pass around a microscope or photograph.

Discover amazing image quality

Epson’s powerful ELPDC21 document camera has a large, highly efficient imaging sensor that captures a high volume of light pixels, and delivers bright images with incredible quality and detail—helping you achieve high-quality images virtually anywhere. 

Grab the students’ attention with an output resolution of 1080p and watch your presentation come alive at 30 frames-per-second (fps) for an ultra-smooth video performance with minimal delays.

Maximum versatility 

Shed light on a subject using Epson ELPDC21’s built-in rotatable LED lights which make it easy to direct light on any object and effortlessly capture it. Its versatile rotating camera head with intuitive 16x digital zoom and microscope adapter allows students to examine items in sharp detail and clear magnification. Teachers can also demonstrate scientific processes and complex math problems in full HD resolution, bringing the familiar classroom blackboard experience in today’s virtual classrooms.

Compatible with the Epson EIT (Easy Interactive Tools) software, users can take advantage of features such as split screen mode, video recording with audio, image capturing, and save recordings to an SD card or computer.

With easy one-touch autofocus, getting a sharp, and clear image in a snap is easy. Users can even use it as a webcam to capture and share their current background or environment. The split-screen capability enables the projection of a live video and still images from an SD card. Using the split-screen lets viewers enjoy both still and moving images.

On-the-go education

The document camera also has a clean, compact design, making it ideal for small storage spaces. The Epson ELPDC21 comes with a carrying case, and its lightweight foldable design makes it easy to transport and store when not in use.

With PC connectivity, users can use the Epson Interactive Tool (EIT) to annotate on the live image. It is even easier with the Epson interactive projector, which allows users to annotate using the interactive feature. The advanced document camera also comes with remote control for easy access and operation anywhere within your setup.

Epson’s ELPDC21 document camera offers a unique approach to virtual learning and provides the convenience that educators need in the current setup. Expertly designed with Epson’s meticulous attention to detail, the device enables an efficient, engaging, and exciting learning experience for students in the new normal.

The Epson’s ELPDC21 document camera is priced at Php28,690 SRP and is available at Epson’s authorized dealer stores nationwide.

PLDT Enterprise, De La Salle Lipa partners to enable e-Learning

(Manila, Philippines – July 2020) PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s leading ICT and digital services provider recently turned over 665 units of pocket WiFi devices with Smart GIGA Study plans for the use of the Lasallian Associate Partners of De La Salle Lipa in Batangas.

The SMART pocket WiFi devices will augment the school's ‘BorderFree Education’ system by connecting teachers and students online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SMART’s Giga Study plans are specially developed prepaid packages that cater exclusively to the academe.  Giga Study includes daily data allocations for online learning tools essential to today’s new normal of learning.  It also provides open data allocations that can enable both learners and faculty members to access information vital to furthering their expanded online needs.

“We have not stopped teaching. Even before March 15, we already had approximately 15 kilometers of fiber optic cable on the whole campus, linking all our classrooms in a Local Area Network. So we were prepared for this emergency. Through PLDT, we are extending our virtual infrastructure beyond the physical campus into the homes of our teachers. Thus the name ‘BorderFree Education’," said Ms. Dfezie Torres-Tipan, Chief of Strategic Services of De La Salle Lipa.

The school has nearly 800 academic and administrative staff and over 9,000 enrolled students. The fortified partnership with PLDT Enterprise provides the necessary connectivity for the faculty to conduct their educational activities for the benefit of their students who are safely studying at home.

“We hope to reinforce this the fortified partnership further in the future by also providing the students of De La Salle Lipa with stronger internet connectivity at home.” “Our students, faculty, and staff can access our digital educational infrastructure even as they are working from home," Tipan added. 

This initiative is only one part of PLDT’s ongoing efforts to enable schools like De La Salle Lipa, to leverage on technology and continuous learning for its students even while at home.

"Our stance with the government to help combat this current crisis and help cope with the guidelines of quarantine has been the echoing mandate not just for us in PLDT, but of the entire MVP Group of companies," said ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups Jovy I. Hernandez.

"We hope to expand our partnerships with the other schools and academic institutions to make e-learning not just as the band-aid solution today but instead, the catalyst to elevate our education system to the next level of learning," he added.

Globe myBusiness powers Ateneo de Davao’s digital school year

Industries are developing ways to thrive amid the new normal brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the coming school year, educational institutions are transitioning to online learning to allow students to complete their requirements while staying safe at home. 

Strengthening its position as an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning, Globe myBusiness has partnered with Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) by providing tailor-made internet plans for the next school year. Through the partnership, the university secured 7,000 Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi units for instructors and students. The kits are equipped with a WiFi modem with a LAN port, free 10GB of data allocation upon modem activation, and access to a customizable suite of apps to aid the learning process.

 

“Technology plays an important role in this global pandemic, as it connects us while keeping us safe in our homes,” shares Bernie Jereza, Institutional Communications, and Promotions or ICOMMP Office Head of ADDU.  “We are making the transition more seamless by providing students their own WiFi kits to stay connected. What started out as an order for 2,000 units quickly became 7,000 to better serve the students of the basic and higher education units.”

 

Jeremy Eliab, Executive Vice President at ADDU cites how technology can open new doors for Ateneo de Davao University, with the possibility of admitting students from other parts of the country and in the future, the world. He also advises other schools to prepare for crises using connectivity and other innovations: “We’re forced to shift. For small schools that don’t have the proper IT infrastructure, use limited resources. Do classes by email or phone, or what your bandwidth can accommodate. Deal with the limitations and shift online.”

 

 #Recreate. The way we learn.

 

In line with partnering with different schools, Globe myBusiness is helping educational institutions integrate technology through the new mySchoolSURF, a lineup of internet promos specifically designed to help students and instructors in online learning. Plans start at P199, which comes with 34GB of data allocation valid for 7 days.
 

All plans come with 4GB daily data allocations for pre-defined apps useful for learning. This includes video conferencing tools like Zoom, and research and productivity platforms such as Office 365, Canva, Blackboard, and Course Hero. It also comes with access to messaging apps like Viber, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.

 

By bridging teachers to information and technology that enable continuous learning, especially during times of crisis, Globe myBusiness continues to prove itself an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning and improving resilience in education.

 

Learn more about this story via https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom.html. 

Introducing yet another new way of learning. Let your child learn at home with Galileo Online Learning.

Galileo launches Galileo Online Learning (GO Learning) for kids

Parents have full-time jobs, lots of things to do both at work and at home. On the other hand, the kids need to be educated and they have a lot of time in their hands for this. What is a win-win solution to this? Here is one suggestion.

The Galileo Enrichment Learning Program has turned to online learning for kids with the recent launching of GO Learning. Through the use of modern technology, GO Learning can connect the Galileo community online and provide them with teacher-guided tasks and self-learning activities.

Rowie Matti, CEO of Galileo explains that online learning does not require parents to drive their kids to school. “And since this requires minimal parental supervision as well, the parents can now focus on their jobs and daily household routine. On the other hand, the kids can choose the time and pace by which they can plunge into Go Learning. Thus, they can still do other things that interest them. This flexibility gives them control of their education!”

She adds that GO Learning was designed to encourage interaction and active engagement through the use of online games, assignments, and personalized activities. “This builds the kids’ confidence and lessens frustrations as they are encouraged to contribute solutions and answers in a fun way. The kids want a classroom ambiance once in a while? No problem! Video conferencing through the Google Hangouts allows real-time teacher-student interaction that is intended to build the kids’ confidence, both in and out of the classroom. So we can practically say goodbye to passive or shy students!”.

Studies have shown that nowadays, kids are tech-savvy and can easily navigate the internet and find their way through various apps. Rowie adds that GO Learning allows them to do just these, at their own time and pace to boot! “However, there are final deadlines to be met, time limits for accomplishing certain activities, and responsibility for online content used. This promotes time management, self-discipline, independence, and a sense of responsibility. These are traits that will serve the kids well as they go offline after finishing the GO Learning Program”.

For more information about Galileo Online Learning, you may call them at 0917 -8130674 or visit our website at https://galileoenrichment.com/programs/galileo-online-learning/

Galileo Offers 50% Off Back To School Promo!

Manila, Philippines -- Another school year is upon us again. Galileo Enrichment Learning Program is here to help your children get ready for the school and transition from the summer vacation to the upcoming school year. Galileo offers core programs that provide innovative teaching strategies that not only develop the learners understanding of Math and English concepts but also create meaningful and fun learning experiences for them. 

Enroll now to not only get the students back into the learning grind but also avail of a 50% discount on Galileo learning fees. Register in our Math, English, or Singapore Math subjects for only PHP 930.00 from May 29 to June 9, 2017.