The Mapúa University is set to revolutionize education in the country with the launch of its first-ever digital classrooms. In partnership with Cisco, the leading technology company, the university aims to redefine the learning experience for students through the integration of AI-led collaboration tools.
As part of Cisco’s UGNAYAN 2030 program, the digital classrooms align with Mapúa’s Tri-X (Triple Experience) framework, offering students flexibility in choosing between face-to-face, synchronous, or asynchronous learning.
“The future of education is here, and our learning modalities at Mapúa 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 towards our vision to foster sustainable socio-economic growth through innovation, digital transformation, and lifelong education,” according to Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mapúa University.
UGNAYAN 2030, Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program, aims to bolster the Philippines’ digital resilience by focusing on connectivity, collaboration, and cybersecurity.
“Technology is transforming the way we work, learn, and live. We are excited to support Mapúa 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 tools in the classroom, we are closing the learning divide, enhancing student access, and ensuring quality education for every student nationwide so that no one gets left behind,” said Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Managing Director of Cisco Philippines.
Equipped with Cisco’s AI-powered collaboration tools and Meraki smart cameras, the digital classrooms provide an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Webex Boards serve as digital canvases for collaboration, while AI-driven features like noise reduction, people focus, and real-time closed captions enhance accessibility. Students can also benefit from AI-generated meeting summaries for efficient learning.
The university has established five (05) digital classrooms across its Intramuros and Makati campuses, offering a wide range of courses. These classrooms will be fully operational starting August 2024. Mapúa envisions expanding digital classrooms to other campuses and eventually creating a fully-fledged smart campus.