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Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Philippines

● Redesigning syllabi from traditional face-to-face delivery to a remote
teaching and learning modality, following the Outcome-Based Education

(OBE) framework by Spady (1994). Syllabus must be vertically aligned to

institutional standards and horizontally aligned to intended learning
outcomes (ILOs), teaching learning activities (TLAs), and teaching

assessments (TAs) for both face-to-face and online modes; and

● Creating a MSU-IIT Online Learning Environment (MOLÉ) classroom
utilising appropriate technology tools to support in achieving learning

outcomes considering the diversity of learners. The training leverages the
use of technology e ectively to cater the needs and preferences of varied

learners.

To enrich the training experience, visiting professors were invited as guest

speakers and trainers. These professors are experts in the field of ODL, possessing
considerable experience and knowledge. They gave lectures and workshops on

various topics, including inclusive learning design, instructional material
development with an emphasis on Open Educational Resources, and open

pedagogies.

In planning the training topics and activities, the design framework
employed was REACH, which stands for Relevant, Engaged, Active, Connected, and

Holistic. This framework, developed by Dr. Amelia Buan at MSU-IIT, ensured that
the training content and activities were meaningful, engaging, interactive,

connected to real-world scenarios, and holistically designed to address the diverse

needs of the participants.
Before the actual training took place, the training team prepared the

following important components in the capacity building tasks:

● MOLÉ Training Classroom - To facilitate the smooth flow of training
content delivery, a MOLÉ classroom was developed for the training. The

topic and activities were sequenced thoroughly to ensure the clarity of

contents and coherence of content delivery;

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