Mapua, Cisco launch first PH digital classrooms

MAPUA University and tech giant Cisco Philippines launched the «first truly digital classrooms» in the country, unveiling how artificial intelligence (AI)-led collaboration and connectivity tools will be leveraged to redefine the classroom experience for students beginning the academic year 2024-2025.

Ugnayan 2030, part of Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program in the Philippines, supports Mapua's Tri-X (triple experience) teaching and learning framework, which gives learners the power to choose their mode of participation for every lesson, whether it is face-to-face, synchronous or asynchronous.

«The future of education is here, and our learning modalities at Mapua are breaking barriers by creating limitless opportunities for personalized, accessible learning. We are excited for this next chapter of our partnership with Cisco to enable students to achieve better learning outcomes with greater flexibility and personalized learning with our digital classrooms. This is a big step toward our vision to foster sustainable socioeconomic growth through innovation, digital transformation and lifelong education,» Mapua University President and CEO Dodjie Maestrecampo said during the launch in the Intramuros, Manila campus on July 18.

(From left) Mapua University President and CEO Dodjie Maestrecampo, Cisco Philippines Managing Director Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Mapua University Center for Teaching and Digital Learning Director Ericson Dimaunahan, Mapua Institute for Lifelong Learning and Global Competencies Director Eira Camus, and Eric Cachuela. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A strategic partnership with government leadership, industry and academia to accelerate countries' national digital agendas, the CDA program aims to build greater digital resilience for the country by addressing the gaps it faces under the key pillars of connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity.

«Technology is transforming the way we work, learn and live. We are excited to support Mapua University's transformative journey to become a leading innovation hub that utilizes cutting-edge teaching and learning methods under Ugnayan 2030. By helping the university leverage AI and inclusive collaboration