eLearning in the Philippines

WILBEN CHRISTIE R. PAGTACONAN

Board of Trustee

The Philippines has been cited as one of the top 10 countries

in the world with a high growth of e-learning.

The most significant impact of e-learning in the Philippines is

in the domain of education.

Potential Users

• HEIs, Primary and Secondary institutions/schools

• Private companies for their training needs

• Business outsourcing companies • Language centers • Government entities

Challenges for e-learning in the Philippines

• Internet connectivity

• Availability of locally developed content and curriculum online

• Training and professional development

eLearning Trends

• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

• Gamification and Game-based Learning

• Adaptive Or Personalized Learning Customized to Specific Learning needs

• Microlearning

• Mobile Learning

Philippine eLearning Society http://elearning.ph

Vision

PeLS aims to be recognized as the premiere organization that spearheads the advancement of eLearning in the Philippines.

Mission

PeLS exists to lead the development of eLearning competencies through education and training and to promote collaboration among eLearning practitioners.

PeLS Activities

• International Conference on eLearning

• National eLearning Conference

PeLS Activities

• ICE Talks

• PeLS Kapihan

Mariano Marcos State University

Virtual Learning Environment http://mvle.mmsu.edu.ph/

Thank you. WILBEN CHRISTIE R. PAGTACONAN

Board of Trustee, PeLS Director, Information Technology Center Assistant Professor Mariano Marcos State University