Posts tagged COVID-19 Response
Teaching Technopreneurship in the New Normal for a Better Normal

If we are to give a grade for 2020, most, if not all, would probably give it an ‘F’ for obvious reasons. Now an ‘F’ can mean many things -- Failure, Frustrating, or simply Forgettable. 2020’s series of hurdles was unprecedented, but it showed how much work still needs to be done to ensure that no one is left behind. How can educators in technopreneurship keep their students engaged in a virtual learning environment?

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21 Filipino Social Enterprises Receive $215,000 Support for COVID-19 Innovations

In May 2020, the Innovation for Social Impact Partnership (ISIP) project launched the RISE UP initiative as a response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine, particularly on social enterprises (SEs). Learn about the innovations of the social enterprises that received grant support from ISIP.

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Perspectives on the Current State of Philippine Higher Education Institutions

One of the primary goals of learning institutions is to deliver instruction to their students. This was gravely affected by the ensuing lockdowns and closing of schools. If the goal is to deliver quality education that is sensitive to the current situation, the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must be innovative in performing their roles.

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Rise of the HEIs: How Philippine Universities Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis

The Education sector has been immensely affected by the crisis with the disruption of classes due to the implementation of the ECQ. To mitigate the spread of the virus, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) resorted to alternative modes of instruction through online classes. Eventually, HEIs completely suspended academic activities indefinitely.

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Impact-first: Social Enterprises in the Philippines Innovate to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

Despite this crisis, social enterprises continue to innovate to respond to the health emergency whether by developing new products and services, providing alternative means of delivery, or hacking the current systems in place. Here is a list of social enterprises in the Philippines who are not only sustaining their operations but also spearheading support to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic.

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